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Oogie's Snacks, a Denver-based producer of all-natural gourmet popcorn, has announced that its products will now be sold at 225 Hy-Vee stores throughout the Midwest.

First established in 1930, Hy-Vee currently ranks among the top 30 supermarket chains in the nation, with sales of more than $5.6 billion. Hy-Vee stores are located across the Midwest in Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Illinois. Oogie's Gourmet Popcorn will be available at the entire network of stores in a full range of flavours including Spicy Chipotlé & Lime, White Cheddar, Sun-Dried Tomato & Parmesan, Smoked Gouda, Romano & Pesto, Caprese, and Asiago & Cracked Pepper.

"We determined that Oogie's was a quality product that would fill a niche in the snack category," said Todd Tetmeyer Specialty Foods Buyer at Lomar Distributing, the exclusive distributor for Hy-Vee stores. "It's unique, different and certainly fulfils Hy-Vee's commitment to providing great quality food products."

"I think our authentic ingredients and gourmet flavours will really help complement Hy-Vee's natural snack offerings," said Eric Thier, Oogie's President and CEO. "Although we're already in all 50 states, the added distribution with Hy-Vee will help with market penetration and introduce Oogie's to a whole new audience."

Darrin Foster, Oogie's Chief Operating Officer and Iowa native added, "I grew up shopping at Hy-Vee, so seeing Oogie's on the shelves there will really mean a lot to me."