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Consumers are fully aware of the increased prices they’ve been paying for groceries, prompting PepsiCo to commit to cutting its snack pricing this year by as much as 15%, the company announced today.

Family-owned candy manufacturer Primrose Candy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Northern Illinois last week after nearly a century in business.

Better-for-you consumer products investment vehicle CAVU announced today it has closed its fifth fund at $325 million. The firm’s total assets under management is about $1.4 billion.

Japanese barbecue sauce supplier Bachan’s has been acquired for $400 million by publicly traded food manufacturer The Marzetti Company.

After a decade on the market, seasoning company Dan-O’s is making its first foray into the dip category with a 4-SKU lineup of dry mix seasonings.

On the heels of its majority sale to L Catterton, Good Culture has locked in an additional $55 million from SEMCAP Food & Nutrition.

B.T.R. Nation launched Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Hearts and Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Hearts at Whole Foods Market nationwide for Valentine’s Day. Plus, the latest distribution news from Once Upon A Farm, The Only Bean, Quinn, Kindling Snacks and more.

Private equity firm Encore Consumer Capital closed its oversubscribed Fund V with $350 million in commitments from limited partners.

Peter Attia was, until Friday, a great name to have on your corporate cap table or advisory board. Over the weekend, things changed.

The Northhall 2025 Annual Report captures a year defined by restraint at the surface and momentum beneath it. While full-year venture activity declined again in 2025, the story shifts meaningfully when viewed quarter by quarter.