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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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Sweets From The Earth Poised For U.S. Expansion Following PE Deal
Sweets from the Earth, a Toronto-based manufacturer of vegan and allergen-free sweet baked goods, has been acquired by Canadian firm Fengate Private Equity. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Protein Brewery Raises $35.2M To ‘Springboard’ Global Expansion
The Protein Brewery announced today it has raised a $35.2 million (€30 million) Series B round as it aims to reach commercial scale for its fungi-based protein ingredient ahead of a launch with “several” U.S.-based CPG brands.
Meat Producers True Story, Fork in the Road Merge to Create Unified Brand Identity
Sustainable meat brand Fork in the Road has merged with “sister company” True Story Foods, creating a unified business under the True Story name, with Fork in the Road products to be integrated into the existing True Story line of meats. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Since their respective foundings in 2010 and… Read more »
Axum Capital Partners Announces $300M Fund for Health and Wellness Brands
Private equity firm Axum Capital Partners says it is looking to double down on health and wellness food companies with the announcement of its latest fund, targeting $300 million in committed capital.
Louisville Brands Acquires Louisville Vegan Jerky
Consumer holding company Louisville Brands has acquired Louisville Vegan Jerky Company from early-stage investment firm Render Capital. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
CPG Week: Have We Hit Peak Protein? Plus, A Private Brands Boom
In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery analyze the evolution of private label from off-brand to on-trend. The podcasters also discuss recent examples of the protein craze in Wandering Bear’s new latte line and Brami’s lupini bean-based pasta. Additionally, the hosts dig into British mixer brand Fever-Tree’s partnership with Molson Coors and an interesting new innovation in the frozen aisle.
Dynamic Diet Duo? Splenda Parent To Acquire SlimFast
Heartland Food Products Group, manufacturer of Splenda brand low-calorie sweetener and drink mixes, has acquired SlimFast’s U.S. operations from nutrition supplement maker Glanbia. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Khloud Names Jeff Rubenstein As CEO
Khloud named former Poppi president and chief growth officer Jeff Rubenstein as its CEO, just five months after launch and amid a slate of distribution gains.
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.