Mikuna Wins On-Trend Award from KeHE Distributors — Clean Plant Protein Gains Momentum

Mikuna secured a coveted 'On Trend' Award in the Functional Wellness & Hydration from KeHE Distributors, reinforcing its position as a leader in the natural foods industry. Recognized for its innovative approach, ingredients, and mission-driven ethos, Mikuna stood out among numerous contenders at the Summer or Holiday Show by KeHe. This highlights Mikuna’s ability to meet evolving consumer demands for high-quality, conscious nutrition, boosting its visibility across KeHE’s network of over 31,000 retail locations in North America.

Mikuna Wins On-Trend Award from KeHE Distributors — What It Means for Our Mission

Being recognized by one of North America’s leading distributors is big — and for Mikuna, winning the On-Trend Award from KeHE Distributors confirms that our Chocho protein isn’t just a niche product, but a food-forward solution gaining traction across retailers and conscious consumers alike.

This win isn’t only about shelf space or sales — it validates the core values we’ve built Mikuna around: clean nutrition, regenerative sourcing, ethical partnerships, and plant-powered wellness.

🏆 Why the KeHE On-Trend Award Matters

KeHE partners with hundreds of natural- and organic-food retailers across the continent. Their On-Trend Award highlights products that stand out for:

• Emerging demand in retail and consumer interest

• Clean, authentic ingredients with transparent sourcing

• Nutrition and wellness relevance

• Market potential and scalable supply

Mikuna’s win signals to retailers, stockists, and food-minded shoppers that Chocho isn’t just another trend — it’s a rising standard for plant-based protein and sustainable food.

🌿 What Sets Mikuna Apart — Why Chocho Hits the “On-Trend” Mark

Clean-Label, Whole-Food Protein

Unlike many powders built from isolates or heavy processing, Mikuna uses our Andean legume Chocho in its natural form. That means minimal refining, no artificial fillers, and a profile that stays true to whole-food nutrition. Retailers today are looking for clarity and integrity — and Chocho delivers.

Ethical & Regenerative Sourcing

Chocho is grown thanks to ancestral farming practices high in the Andes — without excessive irrigation or synthetic fertilizers. By sourcing directly from smallholder Andean farmers, Mikuna supports regenerative agriculture, boosts rural livelihoods, and helps protect soil and biodiversity.

Growing Consumer Demand for Plant-Based Clean Protein

With dietary shifts, rising awareness of environmental impact, and a growing focus on wellness, shoppers are looking for protein that’s digestible, ethical, and functional. Chocho’s neutrality in flavor, high nutrient density, and adaptability across shakes, cooking, and baking makes it an ideal candidate to meet that demand — and evidently, retailers agree.

Scalability & Supply Chain Readiness

Receiving this award suggests that Mikuna is ready not just for niche health-food aisles — but for broader distribution. It speaks to our ability to meet demand without compromising on quality or values.

👥 What This Means for Customers & New Shoppers

• More access: As distribution expands through KeHE, Mikuna products may become more widely available — from independent grocers to national retailers.

• More confidence: An industry recognition like this reinforces the legitimacy of Chocho as a serious plant-based protein — not just a trend or fad.

• More impact: Choosing Mikuna continues to support regenerative agriculture, Indigenous farming communities, and clean-food systems.

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