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Food, Beverage & CPG Financing Trends & Updates: Northhall Q2 2026
Beyond the top-line trends, the Q2 2026 Food, Beverage & CPG Financing report from Northhall explores how today’s investment activity reflects broader changes across the food, beverage, and CPG ecosystem.
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.
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TreeHouse Foods Acquired In $2.9 Billion Deal
One of North America’s largest private label food and beverage manufacturers is set to become a private company. TreeHouse Foods will be acquired by an independently managed investment subsidiary of Investindustrial VIII in an all cash transaction for a total enterprise value of $2.9 billion, the companies announced today.
Inside Paperboy’s ‘Venture-Media Hybrid’ Fund I
Paperboy Ventures is readying its $2 million to $3 million Fund I, leveraging its platform as an unconventional “venture-media hybrid model.”
Miyoko Schinner Makes Bid To Buy Back Namesake Brand
Miyoko Schinner is working to buy back Miyoko’s Creamery, the vegan food business she founded in 2014 and led as CEO until she was ousted by her board three years ago.
CPG Week Podcast: Unpacking the Acquisitions of Caulipower and Justin’s
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard chat about the acquisitions of Caulipower and Justin’s by private equity firms, Keurig Dr Pepper’s new $7 billion investment, and new funding for popped sorghum startup Cob.
Doughlicious Receives Investment from Future Back Ventures by Bain & Company
London-based better-for-you cookie dough brand Doughlicious has received an investment from Future Back Ventures (FBV) by Bain & Company to fuel its continued U.S. expansion.
Oddball Lands $2M As It Enters Whole Foods
Jelly snack brand Oddball raised a $2 million seed round led by Springdale Ventures as it expands its retail footprint with Whole Foods.
The EVERY Company Nabs $55M to Support Nationwide Rollout of Animal-free Egg Proteins
Food tech ingredient platform The EVERY Company announced this week that it has closed a $55 million Series D capital round led by McWin Capital Partners through McWin Food Tech Fund.
Spanish Co-Manufacturer Sets Roots In U.S., Acquires Fresca Foods
Spanish food company Cerealto has natural foods manufacturer Fresca Foods for an undisclosed amount, establishing its first U.S. foothold.
Taylor Farms Expands In U.K. With Acquisition
Packaged salad producer Taylor Farms is expanding its global footprint with the acquisition of Natures Way Foods, a fresh prepared food manufacturer based in Chichester, England. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Pizza Co-Manufacturer Urban Farmer Acquires Caulipower
Urban Farmer, a manufacturer of branded and private label specialty dough products, announced today its acquisition of gluten-free frozen foods brand Caulipower, best known for its cauliflower crust pizzas.