Carol Ortenberg
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Mars Agrees To Buy Snack Brand Trü Frü
Mars has purchased whole-fruit snack maker Trü Frü in a deal aimed at helping the strategic continue to build out its presence in the snacking aisle.
Back to Nature Sold to Barilla America
Back to Nature has traded hands, with BA Brussels, LLC, a subsidiary of Barilla America, acquiring the snack brand from B&G Foods as part of a larger strategy to diversify its U.S. portfolio.
Frozen Food Brand Red’s Sells to Bansk Group
Private equity firm Bansk Group today announced its majority acquisition of frozen food brand Red’s All Natural.
Bansk Group to Acquire Majority Interest in Red’s, a Clean Label Frozen Burrito and Breakfast Sandwich Brand
NEW YORK — Bansk Group (“Bansk”), a consumer-focused private investment firm dedicated to building distinctive consumer brands, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Red’s All Natural (“Red’s”), a rapidly growing brand of clean-label frozen burritos and breakfast sandwiches in the U.S. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded… Read more »
Good Eggs Launches First Nationwide Offering
Online retailer Good Eggs has launched a new storefront of products that can be ordered by customers nationwide, called Good Eggs Select (GES), as part of an ambitious plan to help the retailer once again expand beyond its home state of California.
Vernón Departs Amazon To Serve as The Honest Company CEO
Former Amazon and General Mills’ executive Carla Vernón is heading to supplement, baby, beauty and cleaning supplies company The Honest Company.
Misfits Market, Imperfect Foods Layoff 20% of Company
Weeks after closing its acquisition of online retailer Imperfect Foods, “ugly” food marketplace Misfits Market laid off over 80 employees last week as it moves to streamline operations.
Popchips Sold to From the Ground Up Parent Company
Powered by Real Food From the Ground Up has acquired Velocity Snack Brands Opco, LLC (VSB), the owners of puffed chip company Popchips. With the acquisition, and prior launch of sister brand You Need This, the company hopes to create a better-for-you snack platform.
Clio Snacks Raises Capital, Plans to Hit Profitability Next Year
Clio Snacks announced this week that it has raised a new round of capital from investment firms and several notable athletes which the refrigerated Greek yogurt bar brand believes will help it transition into profitability.
Strvye Reports Drop in Net Sales in Q3, CEO Sees “Renovation Opportunities”
Despite declining sales year-over-year, executives at meat snack brand Stryve said on the company’s third quarter earnings call yesterday that it is making progress in reversing losses and controlling expenses.