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Whole Foods Evolves As Natural Merges Into Mass
Amazon is planning to absorb all 100,000 Whole Foods employees, including frontline staff, into its core business structure, per a report this week from Business Insider.
BranchOut Food Gets $2.5M To Expand Production
BranchOut Food received $2.5 million in funding through a common stock sale as it moves to expand its production facility.
Smash Foods Closes Seven-Figure Round To Fuel Further Growth
Smash Foods has closed a seven-figure funding round to expand availability of its superfood spreads and snacks, according to co-founder and chief operating officer Steve Ford. The round was led by Eclair Partners with participation from Label Capital and The Family Fund, alongside a strategic supply chain partner.
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Forward Consumer Partners Buys Justin’s From Hormel
After nearly a decade under the ownership of massive protein company Hormel Foods Corp., Justin’s – the nut butter and confection company started by entrepreneur Justin Gold in 2004 – is coming back under private ownership, with Gold and former CEO Peter Burns returning to the company.
B&G Foods Sells Green Giant, Le Sieur Brands in Canada to Nortera Foods
B&G Foods announced today it has agreed to sell the Green Giant and Le Sieur frozen and shelf-stable vegetable product lines in Canada to Nortera Foods.
Woodland Gourmet Acquires International Spices
Specialty ingredient purveyor Woodland Gourmet announced today it has acquired International Spices, which creates “high-impact blends” for use in snacks, proteins and prepared foods.
After $20M Raised and Whole Foods Debut, Stockeld Dreamery Shutters
Over the course of six years in business, Stockeld Dreamery raised over $20 million and recently secured a spot in Whole Foods, but this month founder and CEO Sorosh Tavakoli made the decision to close up shop.
Sweet Deal: PNC Brands Takes Majority Stake in Ice Cream Factory
PNC Brands Group, the parent company of PNC Specialty Foods and Pivot North Consulting Group, has taken a majority stake in Ice Cream Factory, expanding its end-to-end commercialization capabilities.
Chobani Raises $650 Million From ‘Long-term Oriented’ Investors
Chobani has raised $650 million in new equity capital to support its continued growth and recent manufacturing investments.
Prices, Packs and Portfolio Reshaping: Inside General Mills’ Next Big Shift
Price-pack architecture, AI and continuous portfolio renovation were key themes during General Mills’ Investor Day Tuesday as it asserted its ability to meet changing consumer demands and produce “industry leading levels of margin management cost savings.”
Strategic Investment in CPG: Northhall’s Q3 2025 Report
As early-stage deal flow moderates and mid-sized rounds gain share, the quarter signals a market that is stabilizing at a more sustainable pace – one defined by disciplined capital allocation, selective growth, and investor confidence in category leaders.
Tender Food Rebrands, Expands Processing Technology With $6.5M In Fresh Funding
Tender Food is rebranding and expanding into additional categories following a new $6.5 million funding round. Under its new name Lasso, the Boston-based startup will commercialize its patented food processing technology for applications in high-protein snacks and pet food.
How Celebrity-Founded Smash Kitchen Aims to Transform American Pantries
Since its springtime debut, Smash Kitchen has expanded nationwide into Walmart, Sprouts Farmers Market and Erewhon and launched over a dozen items ranging from organic ketchup to pure avocado oil.