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Featured Investment Content
Rivalz Nets $5M, Launches Puff Snack
Rivalz is raising a $5 million investment as the brand launches a Puff product and targets new foodservice and retail opportunities.
Stars + Honey Makes Retail Debut at Target Following $24M Investment
After tripling sales over the past year and securing a $24 million growth equity investment from VMG Partners, collagen protein bar brand Stars + Honey is making its brick-and-mortar debut with a nationwide rollout at Target.
Algae Cooking Club Nabs $11.6M
The brand touts its hero ingredient’s high smoke point of 535°F, a complete set of omega-9 fats and a low environmental footprint.
Additional Content
Barebells Parent Company Merges With Manufacturing Partner
Barebells parent company, Vitamin Well Group, has merged with Belgium-based nutritional bar manufacturer EMPWR.
Epicurean Butter Acquired By Manufacturing Giant Solina
Compound butter producer Epicurean announced today it has been acquired by global manufacturing powerhouse Solina.
Kroger to Acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65B
Kroger has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire regional grocery chain Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, marking its first major acquisition since its failed megamerger with Albertsons.
ACON Investments Acquires YumEarth, Partners With Fini to Fuel Next Growth Phase
YumEarth has built its business around organic, allergy-friendly candy made without artificial dyes, high-fructose corn syrup or the top nine allergens.
Frozen One Scoops Up $5.75M, Names Former Van Leeuwen Exec as COO
High-protein ice cream purveyor Frozen One announced this week it has raised a $5.75 million seed round led by Brand Foundry Ventures.
McCormick Maps Out Unilever Foods Integration as Deal Progresses
McCormick & Company executives underscored progress on the pending acquisition of Unilever Foods and outlined integration plans during the company’s second-quarter earnings call on June 25.
CPG Week Podcast: Tara Bosch’s Next Bet and Trade Dress Distress
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss Algae Cooking Club’s funding round and BRĒZ’s strategic pivot, plus SmartSweets founder Tara Bosch’s second entrepreneurial act and a legal battle between two electrolyte beverage makers.
Maxine’s Heavenly Raises Nearly $3M as Clean-Label Cookie Brand Scales Production
The better-for-you cookie brand has closed $2.86 million of a planned $3 million Series A round led by Blueberry Capital, with participation from Listen Ventures, Rocana Ventures, Village Super Markets and Paperboy Ventures.
Premium Hot Dog Startup Gleezy Raises $2M
Gleezy, a premium hot dog brand with roots in the golf world, has raised $2 million in seed funding as it looks to build on rapid retail and foodservice growth.
CPG Week Podcast: Nestle’s Goodbye to Fake Dyes And Hydration Litigation
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss how Nestlé USA nixed synthetic dyes across its food and beverage portfolio and why hydration brand LMNT is suing Oasis, a product ratings app. The hosts also break down new funding for collagen protein bar brand Stars + Honey and aguas frescas maker Bawi.