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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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Conagra Divests Van de Kamp’s, Mrs. Paul’s Seafood Brands
Conagra is selling off more brands, this time moving its Van de Kamp’s and Mrs. Paul’s frozen seafood brands to their co-manufacturer, High Liner Foods, in a $55 million cash deal. According to an announcement today, the deal only divests the intellectual property rights and inventory for the two brands, but does not include employees or manufacturing facilities.
Is Vegan Cheese In Crisis Or Just Finding Its Footing?
Are plant-based cheese alternatives having an existential crisis after one of the biggest cheesemakers refocused its approach to the category?
Ryan Trahan-Backed Joyride Raises $30M to Shake Up Sour Candy Scene
Creator-backed candy company Joyride (formerly Project 7) has raised a $30 million round, per a Form D filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday.
CPG Week: A Spirits Distributor Exits California. Plus, AG1 Hits Costco
This week, the podcast team discusses the merger of two legacy cheesemakers and the exit of a major beverage alcohol distributor from a key spirits market. Next, the hosts dig into the debut of digitally-native supplement brand AG1 in physical retail and explore why the news of an energy drink startup’s new investor brings fresh opportunities for its growth goals.
Reddy Family Expands Manufacturing With Trillium Foods, Backed by Bain Capital
There’s a new-ish manufacturer in town. After Flavor Reddy Foods grew its food manufacturing footprint via M&A in the past two years, the company is bringing the combined businesses together under one new entity, Trillium Foods.
Dr. Bronner’s Exits Chocolate Business, Sets Up New Parent Co.
Dr. Bronner’s has transferred ownership of its 10-SKU chocolate bar line to Magic Chocolate Inc., a new entity formed by the brand’s long-term partners to help scale the line independent of Dr. Bronner’s business.
Harvest Group Strengthens Costco Capabilities with Acquisition
Commerce agency Harvest Group is strengthening its position in the club channel with the acquisition of Next Step Club Solutions, a Costco-focused brokerage firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Sartori Expands Cheese Empire With Rumiano Acquisition
Fourth-generation cheesemaker Sartori announced its acquisition of organic cheese and butter producer Rumiano on Monday, bringing together two legacy, family-owned businesses.
Ahead of the Curve: Q2 2025 Food & Beverage Trends from the Spate Popularity Index
Discover the fastest-rising food and beverage trends of Q2 2025—powered by real-time search and TikTok data that reveal what consumers are truly craving next.
Inside Mondelēz’s New Sustainable Futures Investments in Regen Ag, Compostable Packaging
Mondelēz International announced today the newest recipients of funding from its Sustainable Futures Impact Investment Platform, spanning regenerative agriculture, inclusive financing and circular packaging ambitions.