Shauna Golden
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Monster Energy Execs Scoop Up Rite Aid’s Thrifty Ice Cream Brand
Amidst bankruptcy proceedings, Rite Aid has found a buyer for its Thrifty Payless subsidiary, which houses the Thrifty Ice Cream brand, as part of a $19.2 million transaction that also includes KPH Healthcare Services.
Something Old, Something New: Lancaster Colony Rebrands as The Marzetti Company
Specialty foods producer Lancaster Colony Corporation has rebranded as The Marzetti Company in an effort to honor its history while entering its next chapter of growth.
Del Monte Foods Seeking Buyer After Filing for Bankruptcy
Del Monte Foods, one of the country’s largest producers and distributors of branded food products, announced late Tuesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections and is seeking a buyer.
Shore Capital Partners Closes $450 Million Food & Beverage Fund III
Shore Capital Partners announced today the close of its third food and beverage fund with over $450 million in capital commitments.
Marubeni Corporation Enters U.S. Ice Cream Manufacturing With Bubbies Acquisition
Japanese trading and investment company Marubeni Corporation has acquired Phoenix, Ariz.-based Bubbies Ice Cream, marking its entrance into the U.S. ice cream market. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. As part of the transaction, Bubbies will join Marubeni American Corporation, based in New York City, while continuing operations out of Phoenix, per a press… Read more »
General Mills Seeks to Restore Volume-Driven Sales Growth After Mixed Q4
Against a “challenging consumer backdrop” and mixed Q4 earnings results, General Mills said it will spend fiscal 2026 investing in greater value for shoppers.
Luke’s Lobster Nets Equity Financing From Relentless Consumer Partners, Whole Foods to Scale CPG Business
Sustainable seafood company Luke’s Lobster has closed a minority growth equity financing led by Relentless Consumer Partners with participation from Whole Foods Market as it works to scale its CPG arm alongside its restaurant business.
SPINS Acquires Datasembly to Provide Pricing and Promotional Intelligence
SPINS announced today the acquisition of Datasembly, a retail data platform focused on hyperlocal, real-time pricing and promotion analytics.
Dr. Praeger’s ‘Ages Up’ Snack Line with Pizza Stars to Capture Untapped Audience
After working to turn the veggie burger from a niche offering into “something craveable,” Dr. Praeger’s is expanding its presence in the veggie-based frozen snacking space with the introduction of four new offerings aimed at broadening its reach.
C&S Wholesale Grocers to Buy SpartanNash for $1.77 Billion
C&S Wholesale Grocers announced today it has agreed to purchase food solutions company SpartanNash for a total consideration of $1.77 billion, including debt.