Lukas Southard
Posts by Lukas Southard
Honey Mama’s Adds $4M To Support Manufacturing, Distribution Growth
Honey Mama’s has secured about $4 million of new funding led by Northwest-based private equity firm Bochi Investments as it scales its manufacturing.
Frozen Waffle Brand Evergreen Begins Year With $15M
Frozen waffle company Evergreen reported a $15.2 million investment with new board members from Melitas Ventures and Critical Mass Group.
A Look Back On M&A Deals In 2025
In 2025, food companies, both big and small, restructured and acquired new brands to stay competitive amid a reframing of priorities.
Hoboken Farms Leveraging ‘Luck’ And Expertise To Scale Nationally
With a fresh $4 million, Hoboken Farms is building a veteran team of Italian food operators to help guide it deeper in retail grocery.
GroundForce’s Investment Allows Righteous Felon To Grow With ‘Conviction’
Righteous Felon prepares for its next phase of growth as the strategic partnership with GroundForce Capital takes effect.
Beyond the Shelf, Farmers Fear Hemp Regulations
The uncertainty surrounding the future cannabis regulations could impact the amount of hemp farmers plant in the coming year.
Hank Sauce Adds Jason Kelce As Investor
Former NFL player Jason Kelce has invested in New Jersey-based hot sauce brand Hank Sauce, to help expand distribution and build awareness.
Former Kellanova Head Takes Over Kraft Heinz Ahead Of Split
Former Kellanova CEO Steve Cahillane will be the new Kraft Heinz chief executive, and will lead one-half of the company’s planned split.
With Believer Meats Shuttered, Cell-Cultured Protein Faces Inflection Point
As Believer Meats abruptly shuts down just one month after completing its production facility, the cell-cultured meat category faces an uncertain path forward.
Inside The New Economics Of Ecommerce Grocery
Online grocery sales rose 29% year-over-year in November as buying behavior has shifted to smaller baskets among omnichannel shoppers.








