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The Good Bean

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The Good Bean
Company typeSnack Foods
Headquarters,
Websitewww.thegoodbean.com

The Good Bean is a snack food company founded by Sarah Wallace and Suzanne Slatcher in 2010, and based in Berkeley, California, USA,[1] specializing in chickpea-based snacks. Its Roasted Chickpea Snacks are "Desi" variety chickpeas, dry roasted and tossed in spices.[2] The Fruit & No-Nut Bar is a nut-free variation of the fruit and nut energy bar.

Acquisitions

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In December 2019, The Good Bean, Inc. announced its acquisition of Beanito's brand of plant-based, protein rich bean snacks. Beanito's is best known for its bean chips and vegetable chips.

Products

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Launched in 2010, The Good Bean Roasted Chickpea Snacks are available in the following flavors:

  • Sea salt
  • Cracked pepper
  • Smoky chili and lime
  • Sweet cinnamon
  • Mesquite BBQ

Launched in 2012, The Good Bean Fruit & No-Nut Bars are available in the following flavors:

  • Chocolate berry
  • Apricot and coconut
  • Fruit and seeds trail mix

Awards

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  • Graphic Design USA - "2011 American Graphic Design Awards" for Roasted Chickpea Snack package design[3]
  • Graphic Design USA - "2012 American Graphic Design Awards" for Fruit & No-Nut Bar package design[4]
  • Daily Candy – "Best Snacks Roundup 2012"[5]

References

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  1. ^ "About Us", The Good Bean
  2. ^ "Roasted Chickpea Trend - Berkeley Company Creates First Roasted Chickpea Snack". The Good Bean (press release). 20 April 2011 – via 24-7 Press Release Newswire.
  3. ^ "2011 American Graphic Design Awards". Graphic Design USA. September 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-01-09. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
  4. ^ "2012 American Graphic Design Awards". Graphic Design USA. September 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-01-09. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
  5. ^ "Best Snacks Roundup 2012". Daily Candy. March 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-05-29. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
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