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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.
Additional Content
Virginia’s Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches Secures ‘Much-Needed Expansion’
Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches is moving operations to a 29,000 sq. ft. facility with a $5.8 million investment in partnership with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership.
CPG Week: David’s Goliath Raise and Big Papi’s Big Bet on Rum
This week, the podcast team discusses big moves by protein bar startup David, plus industry reactions to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission’s recent report on ultraprocessed foods, fermented foods maker Cleveland Kitchen’s recent capital raise, and a former slugger’s new spirits venture.
Protein Bar Brand David Closes $75M Series A, Buys Ingredient Supplier
Peter Rahal’s new protein bar brand David has closed a $75 million Series A round and taken a step towards vertical integration with the acquisition of Epogee, one of its ingredient suppliers. The new tranche of funding was led by Greenoaks, with participation from Valor Equity Partners.
B&G Sells Off Italian Brands as Net Sales Keep Dropping Double-Digits
In a push to help pay off long-term debt, B&G Foods is selling two of its tomato products brands – Don Pepino and Sclafani – to Violet Foods LLC, a newly formed portfolio company.
FoodYoung Labs Acquires MeliBio to Scale Bee-Free Honey Technology
Swiss food group FoodYoung Labs has acquired California-based food tech company MeliBio, seeking to expand its plant-based honey technology. The transaction includes MeliBio’s consumer brand, Mellody, and its “Generation 1” technology, along with related IP.
Seal The Seasons Snags Strategic Investment, Promotes Key Team Members
Regionally-sourced frozen fruit producer Seal The Seasons is off to a hot start ahead of summer with three key team members promoted across the organization alongside a new strategic partnership with its longtime packaging supplier, Canada-based Farnell Packaging.
Birmingham Chocolate Eyes Sugar-Free With Acquisition
Michigan-based manufacturer Birmingham Chocolate announced it has acquired one of its customers – sugar-free, dark chocolate brand Macalat.
Emil Capital Relaunches As ECP Growth, Closes $100M Fund IV for Growth-Stage Investments
Longtime CPG investor Emil Capital Partners is now ECP Growth, as the private equity firm used the $100 million closing of its Fund IV yesterday to reveal its new name and strategy.
Fermented Funding: Cleveland Kitchen Raises $2.9 Million
Fermented foods slinger Cleveland Kitchen has raised $2.9 million in equity funding, according to a filing last week with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The brand is on track to hit $52 million this year, supported by new distribution and investments in marketing and operations.
CPG Week: Can Chobani Clean Up Daily Harvest’s Image? Plus, A Peek At Peak Protein
The CPG Week podcast dives into Chobani’s acquisition of Daily Harvest, Kettle & Fire’s new manufacturing plant and the surge of protein beverages.