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The Buyer’s Perspective

We don’t pitch buyers.We are the buyers.

Most brokers pitch from the outside. Our team has been on the inside—as buyers and executives at the biggest retailers in the USA. That’s the Mana difference.

On shelf at

ADUSAAlbertsonsCostcoH-E-BKrogerSproutsThe Fresh MarketWalmartWhole Foods Market
$150M+
In CPG Sales Generated
101+
Years Collective Experience
25+
Brands Represented

Expertise forged from the aisles of Ahold Delhaize, HEB, Walmart & Whole Foods Market

We don’t just get meetings. We get shelf space.

Our team has managed category reviews, evaluated submissions, and approved new items at the retailers your brand is targeting. We know what buyers look for, how resets work, and what gets a brand pulled versus promoted.

That means smarter positioning, faster placements, and fewer wasted pitches. We represent 25+ food and beverage brands with active placements across America’s top retailers.

NMSDC Certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise

Retail produce display with Eat Colorful Everyday signage — grocery shelf placement by Mana Foods

“The difference between a broker and a partner is knowing what happens after the meeting.”

On shelf at America’s top retailers

Albertsons / Safeway
Costco
Giant Eagle
H-E-B
Kroger
Publix
Sam's Club
Sprouts
Target
Walmart
Whole Foods Market
Albertsons / Safeway
Costco
Giant Eagle
H-E-B
Kroger
Publix
Sam's Club
Sprouts
Target
Walmart
Whole Foods Market

From Introduction to Shelf

We handle the entire retail lifecycle. You focus on your brand.

Direct buyer outreach and account management at America's top retailers — from Whole Foods and Walmart to Albertsons and Central Market. We know these buyers personally because we used to sit in their seats.

Trusted by 25+ Food & Beverage Brands

Ardo VLM
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
Cheese Merchants
Dishaka
DJ's Boudain
Dry Water
Elevation Foods
Good Eat'n
KACE Tea
Latteria Soresina
Miceli's
Mother Parkers
My Better Batch
Ranieri
Schreiber Foods
Spark Organics
Stacked Farm
SunnyGem Oil
Ardo VLM
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
Cheese Merchants
Dishaka
DJ's Boudain
Dry Water
Elevation Foods
Good Eat'n
KACE Tea
Latteria Soresina
Miceli's
Mother Parkers
My Better Batch
Ranieri
Schreiber Foods
Spark Organics
Stacked Farm
SunnyGem Oil

Real Outcomes for Real Brands

From first meeting to full distribution.

What Our Partners Say

Mana brings experience, energy & focus as an extension of our team, partnering with our leaders on channel strategy, fresh ideas, and ultimately on delivering sales and customer relationships.

Kevin Yost

CEO, Elevation Foods

What happens next

01

Apply

Submit your brand details through our intake form.

02

Review

Our team evaluates fit within 2 business days.

03

Discovery Call

We discuss strategy, channels, and timeline.

04

Buyer Outreach

We start making introductions to retail buyers.

Who is Mana for?

We partner with food and beverage CPG brands doing $500K–$20M in revenue, with retail-ready products, and founders who want a broker that thinks like a buyer.

Frozen, refrigerated, shelf-stable, beverage, snacks, and prepared foods
Pre-revenue to $50M+ (sweet spot: $500K–$20M)
Retail-ready with UPC and production capacity

Categories

Frozen & Refrigerated
Beverages
Snacks & Specialty
Prepared Foods
Natural & Organic
Baked Goods
Category reviews don’t wait.

Let’s Get Your Brand on the Shelf

Our team of former retail buyers knows how to position your brand for the next reset.

Join 25+ brands already growing with Mana