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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
G.O.A.T. Foods Lands Strategic Investment, Eyes Wholesale Growth
G.O.A.T. Foods has secured strategic investment from LesserEvil’s former owner, Charles Coristine, and the Solomon family office.
Who’s Raising Money in Food? The Better-for-You Startups Winning Investors in 2026
Raising capital is never easy, even in the good times. However, as we head deeper into the year, there’s been no shortage of early-stage startup food brands reporting new funding rounds, showing that as the industry evolves, investment is following.
Rise Baking Bolsters Cookie Business With Jimmy’s Gourmet Bakery Acquisition
Rise Baking Company has completed its acquisition of wholesale supplier Jimmy’s Gourmet Bakery, expanding its cookie portfolio and adding manufacturing capacity in the Northeast as the commercial bakery company continues to grow through acquisitions.
Kodiak Doubles Business Under L Catterton, Reaches $580M in Retail Sales
Kodiak has taken the slow road to surging past its competitors, but with the backing of L Catterton, the protein-packed food company is quickly gaining ground on legacy competitors across an array of categories.
Sargento Acquires La Terra Fina
Cheese manufacturer Sargento announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire dips, spreads and quiches producer La Terra Fina.
Whisps Parent Company Names Former Dot’s Exec as CEO, Nabs $17M in Fresh Funding
The Farmer Companies has named Randy Johnson as CEO, marking a significant leadership transition as the cheese snack manufacturer seeks to accelerate growth across North America.
CPG Week Podcast: Freezer Burns, Bankruptcy and Food’s Biggest Changemakers
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the collapse of one of the nation’s largest beverage distributors, a closely watched false advertising dispute in the frozen novelty aisle, ongoing scrutiny surrounding regenerative dairy leader Alexandre Family Farm, Vita Coco’s latest acquisition, and the launch of Nosh Impact 50, the inaugural list recognizing the people shaping the future of the packaged food industry.
Vaca Chips Raises $1.5M On ‘Healthy Doritos’ DTC Strategy
Beef tallow-fried tortilla chip brand Vaca Chips has secured a $1.5 million funding round, led by Bam Ventures.
The Fame Game: How Celebrity Food Brands Are Evolving in 2026
Celebrity-backed food brands aren’t new. But in 2026, the playbook is changing. Founders, executives and investors consistently emphasize operational discipline, retail execution, product innovation and repeat purchase over star power alone.
Align Ventures Closes $125M Early Stage Fund II
Align Ventures has closed its early-stage Fund II at $125 million. The consumer-focused firm aims to allocate Fund II into 15 to 20 brands, with check sizes ranging from $2 million to $10 million.