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Tastee Apple Acquires Art of Sucre
In an act of confectionery consolidation, candy apple maker Tastee Apple Inc. has acquired cotton-candy brand Art of Sucre, bringing a “social-first” next-gen brand under the stewardship of a legacy sweets manufacturer.
New Primal Invests In Supply Chain After Challenging 2025
New Primal is expecting significant growth in 2026 after co-investing in production and a solid foothold in poultry meat sticks.
What 2025 Revealed About CPG Capital: Northhall 2025 Annual Report
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.
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Smash Foods Closes Seven-Figure Round To Fuel Further Growth
Smash Foods has closed a seven-figure funding round to expand availability of its superfood spreads and snacks, according to co-founder and chief operating officer Steve Ford. The round was led by Eclair Partners with participation from Label Capital and The Family Fund, alongside a strategic supply chain partner.
Manna Tree Takes Minority Stake In Gummy Brand Plant People
PE firm Manna Tree has taken a “significant minority position” in wellness brand Plant People as competition enlarges in the gummy set.
Miyoko Schinner Wants Her Name, and the Food System, Back
Miyoko Schinner activated a campaign over the past week to buy back her namesake brand. While she did not place the winning bid, we caught up with Schinner to hear about her ideas for an “alternative” business model and what went wrong in the declining plant-based cheese space.
TreeHouse Foods Acquired In $2.9 Billion Deal
One of North America’s largest private label food and beverage manufacturers is set to become a private company. TreeHouse Foods will be acquired by an independently managed investment subsidiary of Investindustrial VIII in an all cash transaction for a total enterprise value of $2.9 billion, the companies announced today.
Inside Paperboy’s ‘Venture-Media Hybrid’ Fund I
Paperboy Ventures is readying its $2 million to $3 million Fund I, leveraging its platform as an unconventional “venture-media hybrid model.”
Miyoko Schinner Makes Bid To Buy Back Namesake Brand
Miyoko Schinner is working to buy back Miyoko’s Creamery, the vegan food business she founded in 2014 and led as CEO until she was ousted by her board three years ago.
CPG Week Podcast: Unpacking the Acquisitions of Caulipower and Justin’s
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard chat about the acquisitions of Caulipower and Justin’s by private equity firms, Keurig Dr Pepper’s new $7 billion investment, and new funding for popped sorghum startup Cob.
Doughlicious Receives Investment from Future Back Ventures by Bain & Company
London-based better-for-you cookie dough brand Doughlicious has received an investment from Future Back Ventures (FBV) by Bain & Company to fuel its continued U.S. expansion.
Oddball Lands $2M As It Enters Whole Foods
Jelly snack brand Oddball raised a $2 million seed round led by Springdale Ventures as it expands its retail footprint with Whole Foods.
The EVERY Company Nabs $55M to Support Nationwide Rollout of Animal-free Egg Proteins
Food tech ingredient platform The EVERY Company announced this week that it has closed a $55 million Series D capital round led by McWin Capital Partners through McWin Food Tech Fund.