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Q3 CPG Financing Deals – Northhall Report, October 2026
Investment activity in the food, beverage and CPG sectors rebounded in Q3 2026, but the headline growth figures tell only part of the story. Beneath the topline figures, the report reveals important shifts in deal size, funding distribution and investor activity.
Stride Closes $550M Fund II To Back ‘Passion Brands’
Stride Consumer Partners has closed its second fund at $550 million, bringing its total assets under management to about $1.3 billion.
Petit Pot Secures Seven-Figure Series A to Rethink Refrigerated Dessert Set
French-inspired dessert maker Petit Pot announced today that it has closed a seven-figure Series A funding round as it seeks to expand its retail footprint and carve out a larger role in the refrigerated dessert category. Specific financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The round was co-led by Eclair Partners and Terri and… Read more »
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‘The Era of The Empanada’: Inside Maspanadas’ New Production Gains
While COVID-19 may have pushed some businesses to the point of no return, Latin Goodness Foods, its pandemic-era pivot deeper into CPG is beginning to pay off.
Actual Veggies Adds New Cash, Doubles Door Count
Actual Veggies has brought in a bit of new cash as it readies itself to more than double the footprint of its plant-forward, veggie burger lineup via a slew of new retail partnerships over the next six months.
Meati Raises $100M, Locks In Kroger Deal As ‘Path to Profitability’ Accelerates
Meati announced a trio of big moves today, headlined by the closing of a $100 million investment led by Grosvenor Food & AgTech.
AWAKE Secures CAD $5M Investment and Ramps Up Distribution, Seeking to ‘Lead the Evolution of Chocolate 3.0’
On the heels of significant distribution gains in both the U.S. and Canada, caffeinated chocolate brand AWAKE has closed a CAD$5 million (approximately $3.6 million USD) follow-on funding round from Btomorrow Ventures.
Brynwood Partners Brings In $750 Million for 9th Fund
Now almost 40 years in, CPG focused private equity shop Brynwood Partners gave a clear signal today that it isn’t anywhere near done with its business model of buying and retrofitting well-known brands for a second run at success.
Tia Lupita Closes $2.6 Million Seed Round to Accelerate Household Penetration
Better-for-you Mexican food brand Tia Lupita has closed a $2.6 million funding round led by Santatera Capital and GBM Ventures to support product innovation and expansion into new markets. The entire round was raised by Mexican investment institutions.
Eat the Change Raises $14M as Tea Biz Grows
Eat the Change (ETC) has brought in another $14 million in growth capital to fuel its quest of changing consumers’ eating habits by widening distribution of Just Ice Tea and further testing its Cosmic Chews snacks.
On the Rise: Hero Bread Closes $15M to Grow National Distribution
Bakery brand Hero Bread announced today it has closed $15 million in funding to help the brand meet consumer demand and fuel future product innovation. The capital raise comes as the San Francisco-based brand shifts its focus to physical retail.
(Exclusive) Seas the Day: Scout Canning Raises $4M to Expand Tinned Seafood Platform
Tinned seafood may be having a moment, but Scout Canning believes it can give the category more than its fifteen minutes of fame. The Canadian company announced today the closing of $4 million in funding to fuel distribution growth and launch of new products designed for a broader audience.
NuAMP Crowdfunding Platform Launches, Designed For PoC Founders
Female PoC-owned sparkling water brand Droplet activated a crowdfunding campaign this month on NuAMP, a new platform dedicated to connecting PoC founders with various forms of capital. Created in collaboration with community fundraising platform NuMarket and AMP, a tech company connecting PoC founders with funding resources, the NuAMP program debuted with seven active crowdfunding campaigns to support diverse founders across the country