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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
Final Boss Sour Raises $4M to Continue ‘Tapping Into Something Bigger Than Just Snacking’
Gaming-themed sour snacks brand Final Boss Sour is leveling up after securing $4 million in a funding round led by Science Inc., the initial investor in Liquid Death.
Chobani Acquires Daily Harvest, Aims For ‘Every Home In America’
Plant-based smoothie and meal maker Daily Harvest has been acquired by Greek yogurt giant Chobani. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
More Beans: A Dozen Cousins Locks In ‘Manufacturing and Manpower’ Via Verde Valle
As Ibraheem Basir, founder and CEO of A Dozen Cousins, began to strategize his business’ next stage of growth, there was one major capability on his mind, and the route to secure it was poised to provide much more support than someone simply cutting a check.
CPG Week: Meati and Beyond Meat Go From Sizzle to Fizzle. Plus, Danone’s Latest Deal
On this episode, the CPG Week podcast team digs into the declines of two prominent plant-based brands before discussing the acquisitions of Mary’s Gone Crackers and Kate Farms. Next, the hosts highlight the latest celebrity to launch a coffee brand. (Maybe a hot sauce would have been more appropriate?).
A Dozen Cousins Acquired By Verde Valle Foods
A Dozen Cousins announced today it has been acquired by rice and bean manufacturer Verde Valle Foods, the U.S. subsidiary of Verde Valle.
VMG Partners Closes $1B Consumer Fund VI
VMG Partners closed its sixth fund at its “target and hard cap” of $1 billion, the growth equity firm announced today. VMG Partners VI, L.P. (VMG Consumer VI) is backed by returning and new limited partners, according to general partner Robin Tsai.
Specialty Chocolate Consolidates As Cocoa Costs Keep Rising
The chocolate category is consolidating. Today, branded and private label chocolate manufacturer Chocolate Works announced its acquisition of 150-year-old Thompson Chocolate, which produces specialty and foil-wrapped chocolate novelties.
Danone Agrees Deal for Plant-Based Nutrition Brand Kate Farms
Danone has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Kate Farms, makers of a range of plant-based nutrition products for both medical and retail channels.
Gluten-Free Pioneer Mary’s Gone Crackers Sold to Dare Foods Subsidiary
Mary’s Gone Crackers, a manufacturer of organic gluten-free snacks founded in 2004, has been acquired by Rosseau Incorporated, a U.S.-based subsidiary of Canadian food conglomerate Dare Foods Limited.
Beyond: New $100M Investment Amid ‘Disappointing’ Q1
Beyond Meat reported its Q1 earnings yesterday afternoon with sales slipping 9.1% year-over-year and volume down 11.2% as the company plots a path forward with a new $100 million capital infusion.