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Goodles To Be Acquired by Barilla Group
Better-for-you mac and cheese maker Goodles has agreed to be acquired by Barilla Group, the company announced on Wednesday evening.
Medici Brands Raises $250M To Scale David Protein, HallPass
David Protein’s Medici Brands has secured $250 million to scale its manufacturing and unveil a new salty snack later this year.
KDP Sells Back Chobani Stake, PA Facility
KDP has agreed to sell its full minority stake in Chobani back to the company for $800 million, as well as a 1.5 million sq. ft. PA facility.
Additional Content
Will Once Upon A Farm IPO?
Jennifer Garner and John Foraker’s kids nutrition brand Once Upon A Farm is rumored to be heading toward an initial public offering with a valuation at about $1 billion.
C&S Wholesale Grocers to Buy SpartanNash for $1.77 Billion
C&S Wholesale Grocers announced today it has agreed to purchase food solutions company SpartanNash for a total consideration of $1.77 billion, including debt.
Investment Firm KDSA Buys NW Regional Cold-Chain DSD House Williams
Food-and-beverage focused firm KDSA Investment Partners has acquired Spokane, Wash.-based direct-store-delivery house Williams Distributors, a significant provider of ice cream and other frozen foods throughout the Northwest.
CPG Week: UNFI SNAFU And Beckham’s Buzzy Business Bet
This week, the podcast team digs into the disruption caused by a cyberattack on wholesaler UNFI’s information technology systems last week. Next, the hosts discuss Taste Tomorrow Ventures’ first food investment and why sour candy is whetting investor appetites lately. Finally, the podcasters highlight a soccer star’s foray into the consumer packaged goods field and a beverage brand’s latest partnerships.
This Saves Lives Goes ‘All In’ On New Brand With A Fresh $4M
Kristen Bell’s snack brand, f.k.a. This Saves Lives, is now All In Foods. The company emerged with its new moniker this month alongside announcing a fresh, $4 million cash infusion.
Molly Baz’s Ayoh Secures $4.5 Million to Ramp Up Distribution, Announces ‘Dream’ Retail Partnership
Ayoh, the modern mayo brand created by cookbook author and food writer Molly Baz, announced today the closing of a $4.5 million funding round led by Imaginary Ventures.
Mealogic Raises $16 Million To Scale ‘Food As Medicine’ Delivery Platform
Mealogic, a white-label meal delivery platform, has secured $16 million in a funding round led by S2G Investments, with participation from Dohmen Company Foundation, U.S. Venture Partners and Unilever Ventures.
Taste Tomorrow Ventures Marks First Food Investment With Better Sour
Taste Tomorrow Ventures, the early-stage investment fund established by beverage incubator L.A. Libations, has taken a minority equity stake in better-for-you candy brand Better Sour. Financial terms were not disclosed; however, Better Sour’s founders confirmed the startup is raising a seven-figure round to support new product launches and expanded distribution.
Sustainability-focused Paine Schwartz Invests in Chex Finer Foods to ‘Deepen Impact’
Paine Schwartz Partners is deepening its footprint in the sustainable food chain, announcing today its investment in specialty food distributor Chex Finer Foods.
CPG Week: The Case Against David. Plus, Is Vegan Cheese In Crisis?
This week, the podcast team explores an antitrust lawsuit centered around protein bar David’s acquisition of its supplier Epogee. Next, the hosts look toward regulatory headwinds in hemp drinks and why there are signs of optimism despite retail setbacks. Finally, the team looks at candy maker Joyride’s new $30 million funding round before discussing the future of plant-based cheese.