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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.
A Year In Food Industry Upheaval: Trump, Tariffs and Titanium Dioxide
This year will go down in the history books as one marked by an unprecedented federal focus on the food industry, sparking strategic overhauls of, and a bit of panic within, Big Food operations; a flurry of state-level action against a plethora of synthetic ingredients; and the adoption of some new acronyms – UPFs and MAHA, just to name a few.
Foodbeast Backs Habiza Hummus in Debut Venture Deal
Gen Z-founded hummus brand Habiza this week became food media platform Foodbeast’s first investment, marking the debut of its new business arm: Foodbeast Ventures.
Additional Content
Splendid Spoon Buys Mosaic Foods In Deal Backed By Gather Ventures
Splendid Spoon has acquired Mosaic Foods, backed by an undisclosed investment from venture capital firm Gather Ventures. The deal brings together two direct-to-consumer, plant-forward meal delivery businesses with more than $190 million in combined revenue.
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.
The Top 10 Most Read Nosh Stories of 2025
From multimillion-dollar valuations to sudden shutdowns, the stories that resonated most with Nosh readers this year reveal just how dynamic the packaged food landscape has become. Our coverage spanned dramatic downfalls, blockbuster acquisitions, and legal battles that left founders, lenders and consumers in limbo. Here’s a look back at the 10 stories that captured the most attention.
CPG Week Podcast: MAHA, M&A And More – 2025’s Top Stories
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard reflect on the top stories of the year, including the rising influence of the Make America Healthy Again movement on the food and beverage industry, the biggest merger moments, and notable highlights of hemp’s uncertain future.
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.
Why ‘Strategic Capital’ Looks Different in Food’s Next Growth Era
At Nosh Live 2025, Brian Bernstein of Rich Products Ventures and Axel Malbrain of FF2032 – both backed by large, established food companies – outlined how their funds operate with a financial-return-first mindset, despite common assumptions about corporate venture capital.
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.
CPG Week Podcast: Jason Kelce’s Hot Investment And Other Year-End Funding News
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss a spate of funding news for a hot sauce brand, a hummus startup and a functional beverage company. The hosts also chat about what an executive order to reschedule cannabis could mean for the hemp drink market.
Laird Activates M&A-Driven Platform Strategy With Nexus Backing
Backed by a new investment partner, Laird Superfood has big plans for expansion. The Colorado-based brand is working with Nexus Capital to build a superfood platform.
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.