Chickapea One Pot Meals Rolling Out at Costco (COST) in Los Angeles and Hawaii

Costco expands Chickapea presence in Los Angeles and Hawaii

Costco Wholesale is taking on-trend protein-forward pantry items into its warehouses with a limited-time exclusive from Chickapea, the certified B Corporation. The company is placing a family-size One Pot Meals 3‑pack of its Creamy Garlic mac-and-cheese–style boxed meals in 46 Costco warehouses across the Los Angeles region and four locations in Hawaii beginning Feb. 2, 2026. The move marks Chickapea’s first One Pot Meals rotation in the Los Angeles Costco region and represents a targeted retail test of member demand.

The 3‑pack bundles three ready-in-under-12-minute boxed meals that use Chickapea’s pasta made from chickpeas and yellow peas. Each serving delivers about 15 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber, is certified gluten-free and kosher, and ships with pasta and seasoning so shoppers only add milk and optional butter. Costco’s large-format model and emphasis on value and family-sized packaging align with Chickapea’s positioning as a convenient, higher-protein alternative to traditional boxed macaroni and cheese.

Chickapea and Costco are using the limited run to collect member feedback and measure broader demand after a Los Angeles roadshow last year generated strong interest among families, busy professionals and health-conscious shoppers. The rotation gives the brand a chance to scale distribution on a regional basis and to assess whether the product can move into additional Costco regions or become a recurring SKU.

Product attributes and member appeal

Chickapea’s One Pot Meals emphasize simple preparation, family-sized value and cleaner ingredient lists, attributes that resonate with Costco’s core shopper base. The product’s nutrition profile and certifications cater to households seeking convenience without giving up protein content or dietary restrictions such as gluten avoidance or kosher requirements.

Brand strategy and growth testing

Founded by Shelby Taylor to make healthy eating accessible, Chickapea is extending North American distribution after a 2024 brand and recipe refresh. The limited-time Costco rotation reflects the company’s growth strategy of using major retail partners to validate product-market fit and gather on-shelf data in high-traffic warehouse locations.