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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.
Additional Content
From Ocean Floors To Store Shelves: Seafood Accelerator Champions West Coast Groundfish Revival
West Coast seafood industry group Positively Groundfish has launched an accelerator to help rebuild a market for the fishery’s species.
How CPG Operators Are Hedging Against Tariff Turmoil And Cash Crunches
The CPG space is tough, and plenty of businesses are working to ensure they have plenty of cash on hand amid the ever-changing tariff situation, tight investment environment and whatever else is still to come. Some are bridging those gaps with lines of credit.
Climax Foods Rebrands As Bettani Farms, Raises $6.5M
Alternative dairy ingredient provider Climax Foods has rebranded as Bettani Farms amid new leadership and a $6.5 million investment.
CPG Week: Once Upon An IPO. Plus, Will A Food Health Score Influence Shoppers?
On this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery unpack Once Upon A Farm’s IPO announcement, a grocery retailer’s adoption of a food health scoring system, breakfast maker Seven Sundays’ step toward vertical integration, and Beckett Industries’ new food and beverage focused fund.
SPINS Expands With Marketing, AI Capabilities
SPINS today announced the debut of two new platforms for both CPG brands and retailers that will expand the market researcher’s capabilities into digital marketing and AI enablement.
Seven Sundays Acquires Longtime Manufacturer
Better-for-you breakfast brand Seven Sundays revealed it has taken a step toward vertical integration with the acquisition of its longtime manufacturing partner Birch Packaging. The transaction closed in June, and financial details were not disclosed.
Chickapea Secures New CAD $4.25M Investment as Protein Pasta Heats Up
Chickapea has secured CAD $4.25 million in a funding round led by food ingredient supplier AGT, as it seeks to expand its distribution footprint across North America.
Inside Springdale Ventures’ Playbook: How The Firm Backs CPG Disruptors
Springdale senior associate Mollye Santulli shared her insight on the current state of investing, what brands should focus on when fundraising and how to prepare for a pitch.
Loopini: Italian Entrepreneur Cooks Up Protein Pizza On A Spreadsheet
Loopini is gearing up to roll out to its first chain retailer and close its first round of funding after a year of building the business online and within NYC indie grocers.
Real Estate Developer Enters CPG With $50M Venture Fund
Real estate developer Beckett Industries is launching a $50 million venture capital fund that will target early-stage food and beverage businesses.