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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.
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ZEGO Buys Processing Facility To Support ‘Values-aligned Brands’
ZEGO has acquired a gluten-free and organic grains processing plant, land and equipment from Montana Gluten Free Processors (MGFP) in addition to launching a new venture known as the Collaborative Integrated Value Chain.
CPG Week: Keeping Up With Kardashian’s Snack Brand. Plus, A Co-Packer’s Abrupt Closure
On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the rise of Khloé Kardashian’s protein popcorn brand and the downfall of a co-manufacturer. Then, the hosts dig into the sale of a cult-favorite ice cream brand to unlikely buyers and the expansion of a bottled tea company into new snacking segments.
Lexington Bakes Raises $1M To Scale ‘Like A Media Company’
Lexington Bakes has raised $1 million in a funding round led by VC firm Rainfall Ventures. The new cash will support the business as it scales up with a new co-packing partner, pipeline of retail launches and growing team.
Snap, Crackle, Sell: Ferrero Reportedly Buying Kellogg’s Cereals
Italian confectionery company Ferrero is rumored to be on the verge of acquiring WK Kellogg, the cereal portfolio of Kellogg’s.
Meaty Deal: Monogram Reacquires Meat Snack Co-packer
Less than two years after selling a majority stake of meat snack maker Western Smokehouse to AUA Private Equity Partners, Monogram Capital has reacquired the co-packing business.
SEMCAP Food & Nutrition Invests In Canadian Meal Kit Company
Growth equity firm SEMCAP Food & Nutrition announced a “large minority investment” in Canadian meal subscription service Fresh Prep. Founded in 2015, Vancouver-based Fresh Prep delivers zero-waste meal kits across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec.
Sunnie Secures $1M From Santatera
Sunnie is on a hot streak. The clean label snack brand announced it has secured $1 million in funding from Santatera Capital, just weeks after hiring its first full-time employee.
Monster Energy Execs Scoop Up Rite Aid’s Thrifty Ice Cream Brand
Amidst bankruptcy proceedings, Rite Aid has found a buyer for its Thrifty Payless subsidiary, which houses the Thrifty Ice Cream brand, as part of a $19.2 million transaction that also includes KPH Healthcare Services.
Blue Sky Sells Hemp Division To Manitoba For Cannabis Arm Scale-Up
Blue Sky Hemp Ventures has exited the food business. The company has sold its hemp ingredients division to Fresh Hemp Foods, the parent company of legacy grower Manitoba Harvest, which is owned by Tilray Wellness, for an undisclosed sum.
Kervan USA Breaks Ground on $20M Candy Production Facility
Turkish-owned confections manufacturer Kervan USA is charging up its American production capabilities, investing $20 million into a new facility in Lehigh Valley, Pa.