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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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Mondelez’s SnackFutures Invests In U.K. Donut Company
Mondelez International’s SnackFutures Ventures announced this week it has taken a minority stake in air-fried, low-sugar donut brand Urban Legend. Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed.
Once Again Acquires Almond Manufacturer
Once Again announced today it has acquired California-based, organic almond manufacturer Big Tree Organic Farms as it seeks to increase efficiencies and reduce its environmental impact for its West Coast industrial customers.
Mezcla Expanding, Rebranding Following Fresh Funding
Protein bar maker Mezcla is unveiling new branding as it enters its next phase of growth following a recent funding round that brings its total backing to more than $8 million. Additionally, the plant-based bars, which feature a puff-crispy texture, are rolling out to more retail shelves by year-end.
PepsiCo Acquiring Siete Foods for $1.2 Billion
PepsiCo, Inc. announced this morning it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
Big Picture Foods Acquired By Atalanta Corp
Big Picture Foods announced today it has been acquired by the Atalanta Corp. for an undisclosed sum.
PB&J Wars: Why Is Smucker Suing Chubby Snacks?
Earlier last week, The J.M. Smucker Company filed a lawsuit against crustless sandwich producer Chubby Snacks, accusing the startup of false advertising, trademark violations and disparagement in “years of advertising designed to tarnish the name and reputation” of Smucker’s competing Uncrustables brand.
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Danone Makes $283M Offer to Purchase Lifeway Foods [Updated]
Danone SA is making a move to acquire leading kefir manufacturer Lifeway Foods, offering $283 million, or $25 per share, for the publicly traded company, according to a Schedule 13D form filed yesterday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
IWON Organics Founder Samuel Joins Siddhi Capital, Will License Snack Brand
As he prepares to hand over control of his protein snacks brand to a new licensee, IWON Organics founder and CEO Mark Samuel is taking on a new full time role at food and beverage growth equity firm Siddhi Capital. Samuel announced the move to Siddhi on LinkedIn this week, where he will work to support the growth of the firm’s portfolio brands.
Daily Crunch Snags $4 Million in Series A
Daily Crunch has scooped up $4 million in a Series A funding round led by Launch Tennessee with participation from various strategic investors.
General Mills Selling North American Yogurt Business for $2.1 Billion
General Mills announced today it has agreed to sell its North American yogurt business to French dairy companies Lactalis and Sodiaal in cash deals valued at an aggregated $2.1 billion.