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Forward Consumer Partners Closes $500M Fund
The Connecticut-based firm said its Fund II, launched in December 2025, will continue to focus on majority equity investments in the range of $25 to $250 million.
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[Exclusive] Stellar Snacks Locks In Minority Investment From Main Post Partners
Better-for-you pretzel maker Stellar Snacks has secured a strategic minority growth investment from private equity firm Main Post Partners.
After Reformulation Struggles, Yough Breaks Through with Major Retail Wins
Greek yogurt-based frozen pizza maker Yough was nearing an almost deadly inflection point, until Target stepped in. Over the past six months co-founder and CEO Micheal Rolland went from questioning whether to continue, to buckling down the business and scaling up from 50 to a few thousand doors nationwide.
Additional Content
Iris Raises $6.2M To Expand CPG-Focused Financial Platform
AI-powered financial planning and analysis platform Iris plans to accelerate growth after today announcing the closing of a $6.2 million funding round led by Glasswing Ventures.
Calbee Takes Majority Stake in Hodo, Targeting U.S. Plant-based Growth
Calbee, Inc. has taken a majority stake in sustainable tofu brand Hodo, Inc., marking its entry into the U.S. plant-based food market.
MBC Grows Frozen Capabilities With Second Pizza Acquisition
PE-backed frozen food platform MBC Companies has expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of Waller, Texas-based frozen pizza producer Alpha Foods.
CPG Week: Nutrabolt in Bloom and Money For Magic Mind
In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss recent investments in Bloom Nutrition, Tost and Magic Mind, plus meal kit makeovers and marathon-friendly food and beverage brands.
Charcuterie Artisans Acquired; Former Meatable Exec Named CEO
The parent company of Creminelli Fine Meats and Daniele has been acquired by an investment fund managed by IOP to accelerate growth in the specialty meat industry.
Breaking Down Barriers: Project Potluck Announces Inaugural Grant Program
Project Potluck, a nonprofit organization advancing diversity and inclusion in the consumer products industry, has launched its inaugural grant program supported by contributions from notable individuals and businesses.
What JPG Resources’ Acquisition of CuliNEX Means for Food Product Development
Food and beverage consulting group JPG Resources is expanding its capabilities and its West Coast presence with the acquisition of food product development consultancy CuliNEX.
Entrepreneurial Lessons In Focus For Big Food
Over the past few weeks we’ve witnessed several prominent portfolio restructurings across the industry: Big Food is trimming the fat, and this week, one of the market’s biggest mergers in recent memory officially unraveled.
CPG Week: Inside Kraft Heinz’s Breakup. Plus, Pepsi’s Energy Drink Plans
In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery dig into Kraft Heinz’s separation plans and PepsiCo’s increased investment in Celsius Holdings. The hosts also chat about Pepsi’s warning letter from an activist investor and Huel’s ready-to-drink foray into the red-hot greens category.
Red River Foods Invests $15.5M in Virginia Expansion
Red River Foods is poised to invest $15.5 million into its Henrico County, Va., headquarters, according to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office. The project is expected to centralize much of Red River’s processing capabilities in Virginia.