CPG Week Podcast: Unpacking the Acquisitions of Caulipower and Justin’s
In this episode:
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard chat about the acquisitions of Caulipower and Justin’s by private equity firms, Keurig Dr Pepper’s new $7 billion investment, and new funding for popped sorghum startup Cob.
Show Highlights:
0:15 – Caulipower has been acquired by its longtime private equity-owned co-manufacturing partner Urban Farmer. Monica breaks down the details of the deal.
2:40 – Keurig Dr Pepper announced $7 billion in new investment and offered nervous investors a confident appraisal of its much-scrutinized plan to separate its coffee and refreshment beverage businesses.
4:35 – Hormel has sold its ownership stake in Justin’s to private equity firm Forward Consumer Partners. The hosts discuss what this means for the nut butter brand and its previous leadership.
6:55 – Game, set, match. Popped sorghum startup Cob netted $5 million in funding and added a tennis legend to its founding team.
8:20 – The podcasters discuss PepsiCo’s new corporate logo and an unusual seasonal offering from Kraft Mac & Cheese.
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