Investment
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Featured Investment Content
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.
Bare Beans Launches Ready-to-Eat Bean Packs After $2.79M Seed Round
After years building in foodservice, Bare Bean is taking its ready-to-eat, vacuum sealed bean business to the consumer level.
Stride Buys Clio as Greek Yogurt Bars Scale to 60,000 Stores
Clio Snacks announced today it has been acquired by Stride Consumer Partners.
Additional Content
WILDE Raises $40M, Prepares To Enter Additional Snack Categories
Chicken chip and cracker brand WILDE Brands is preparing for its next growth phase with a $40 million investment from S2G Investments.
CPG Week: Poppi Founders ‘Jet’ To Next Act, Packaged Food’s Big Payday
This week, the podcast discusses Poppi co-founders’ new Jetty brand, several funding rounds and the state of the hemp industry.
Dan-O’s Raises $25M, Clears Cap Table As It Enters New Occasions
Dan-O’s announced today it has secured a $25 million investment from consumer-focused private equity firm The Newcastle Network, enabling it to buy out previous investors and begin taking the business in a new direction.
Doughlicious Receives Backing from Yasso Founders as It Scales U.S. Presence
London-born frozen snack brand Doughlicious has secured an investment from Foundership, the CPG holding company founded by Yasso creators Drew Harrington and Amanda Klane, as it looks to accelerate its U.S. expansion.
Report: Hain Celestial’s Turnaround Hits Crisis Point With Possible Ch. 11
Struggling natural products industry giant Hain Celestial is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections, according to recent reports.
Sunshine Buns Raising $7M, Launches At Target
Frozen cinnamon roll brand Sunshine Buns is in the process of raising a $7 million round as it enters 1,000 Target locations nationwide.
Inside the Clio Acquisition: Kids, C-Stores and 165M Yogurt Bars
Clio Snacks has been on a growth rocket ship over the past four years, quadrupling revenue, fixing its profitability plan, building a team and expanding distribution.
CPG Week: NACS News & Clio Gets New Owners
This week, the podcast goes through an M&A deal for Greek yogurt bar brand Clio and all the big news from the NACS trade show last week.
BOOM! Mexican Seasoning Brand EZ Bombs Raises $25M
Mexican seasoning and sauce brand EZ Bombs has raised a $25 million Series A round led by CAVU Consumer Partners as it scales further in retail.
New Boxed Brands Chase Goodles’ Recipe for Disruption
Shelf-stable meals used to be synonymous with commodity brands. But the category is modernizing with a handful of newcomers bringing bold flavors and clean label takes.