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Goodles To Be Acquired by Barilla Group
Better-for-you mac and cheese maker Goodles has agreed to be acquired by Barilla Group, the company announced on Wednesday evening.
Medici Brands Raises $250M To Scale David Protein, HallPass
David Protein’s Medici Brands has secured $250 million to scale its manufacturing and unveil a new salty snack later this year.
KDP Sells Back Chobani Stake, PA Facility
KDP has agreed to sell its full minority stake in Chobani back to the company for $800 million, as well as a 1.5 million sq. ft. PA facility.
Additional Content
Western Smokehouse Acquires Junior’s
Better-for-you meat snack maker Western Smokehouse Partners acquired Texas-based hand-crafted jerky and meat products producer Junior’s Smokehouse this week.
CPG Week Podcast: A Chicken Feed Cockfight And Gummies Galore
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard tackle the recent controversy surrounding cage-free egg producer Vital Farms, the latest updates affecting the hemp beverage industry, and a beverage maker’s strategic expansion into functional gummy supplements. The hosts also highlight several recent funding announcements.
Odeko Acquires District Distribution, Partners With Union Kitchen
Odeko announced today it has acquired Washington, D.C.-based specialty food and beverage distributor District Distribution as it works to build an anchor in the Mid-Atlantic region to access local products and vendors.
Take-and-Bake Pizza Maker Great Kitchens Sold to Rich Products Corp.
Brynwood Partners is continuing its recent streak of M&A deals, selling private label take-and-bake pizza producer Great Kitchens Food Company to Rich Products Corporation.
Zing Bars Founder Buys Back Business From American Licorice Company
Zing Bars founder David Ingalls has reacquired his plant-based protein bar brand from the American Licorice Company with support from Dunedain Ventures, ending a multiyear strategic partnership with the maker of Red Vines and Sour Punch candy brands.
Crofter’s Organic Acquired By Power Sustainable Lios
Canadian jams, jellies, and spreads producer Crofter’s Organic has been acquired by food-focused private equity platform Power Sustainable Lios, with co-investments from Farm Credit Canada, BMO Capital Partners, and the Latka family, who founded the brand in 1989.
Updated: Humble Growth Acquires Minority Stake In simplyFUEL
Humble Growth, the growth equity firm founded by Andrew Abraham and Nick Giannuzzi, has acquired a minority stake in better-for-you snack maker simplyFUEL. Financial terms were not disclosed.
HighKey Cookies Owner Merges With REAL Cookies
HighKey Cookies parent company Creations Foods has merged with Get Real Foods, the maker of REAL Cookies, to create a vertically-integrated CPG platform “dedicated to healthier, better-for-you snacking across North America,” the company said.
Snoop Dogg Co-Founded Dr. Bombay Ice Cream Scoops Up Investment From Rising Tide Ventures
Early-stage venture fund Rising Tide Ventures has backed Dr Bombay, the ice cream brand co-founded by Snoop Dogg and The Happi Co. under Bosslady Foods.
Puratos Adds Nut-Based Innovation With Vör Foods Acquisition
Bakery ingredients manufacturer Puratos acquired Vör Foods, a producer of nut butter and nut-based fillings. Financial terms were not disclosed.