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Tastee Apple Acquires Art of Sucre
In an act of confectionery consolidation, candy apple maker Tastee Apple Inc. has acquired cotton-candy brand Art of Sucre, bringing a “social-first” next-gen brand under the stewardship of a legacy sweets manufacturer.
New Primal Invests In Supply Chain After Challenging 2025
New Primal is expecting significant growth in 2026 after co-investing in production and a solid foothold in poultry meat sticks.
What 2025 Revealed About CPG Capital: Northhall 2025 Annual Report
The Northhall 2025 Annual Report captures a year defined by restraint at the surface and momentum beneath it. While full-year venture activity declined again in 2025, the story shifts meaningfully when viewed quarter by quarter.
Additional Content
Female-Led CPG Brands Nemi, Tuyyo and Todo Verde Merge
Cactus snack maker Nemi, seasoning blend producer Todo Verde and powdered beverage platform Tuyy have merged under the Tuyyo Foods name.
After Miyoko’s Meltdown, Nuts For Cheese Sees Fresh Opportunity in Premium Plant-Based Set
A turbulent year for plant-based cheese is opening unexpected doors for the category’s next wave of potential winners. As legacy players stumble and retailers lose confidence in the category, Nuts For Cheese aims to fill a hole for premium, artisanal brands that can deliver on taste, ingredients and trust with retailers and shoppers alike.
B&G Foods Acquires Soup Brands In Del Monte Foods Auction
Del Monte Foods has agreed to sell off various assets as part of a court-supervised auction process after entering Ch. 11 bankruptcy in July.
SPINS Braces For Agentic Shopping With MikMak Acquisition
SPINS acquired commerce intelligence and omnichannel orchestration platform MikMak this week, accelerating its capabilities for enabling and measuring consumer engagement throughout the shopping experience “across physical, digital, and agentic shelves.”
CPG Week Podcast: Inside The New Dietary Guidelines. Plus, Lemon Perfect Sours
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a leadership shakeup at Lemon Perfect, the acquisition of snacking platform The Good Crisp Company, and Koia’s entry into the modern soda category. The podcasters also share highlights from the Winter FancyFaire show in San Diego.
Good Culture Eyes $1B Future With Catterton-Added Capacity
As cultured dairy brand Good Culture comes under the wing of PE firm L Catterton, the opportunities that have been sitting on the horizon are now within reach.
SEMCAP Closes First Fund At $125M
Growth equity fund SEMCAP announced today its inaugural Food & Nutrition fund closed at $125 million, garnering commitments from a base that spans strategic investors and leading food brokers from across the industry.
The Good Crisp Company Acquired By Kroger-affiliated MPearlRock
Kroger-affiliated investment group MPearlRock has acquired better-for-you snacking platform The Good Crisp Company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Go Raw Sold to Indian Bank USK Capital
Organic seed snacks maker Go Raw is changing hands as private equity firm Juggernaut Capital Partners announced today that it has sold the brand to family office USK Capital for an undisclosed sum.
Impossible Foods, EQUII Partner Up
Plant-based meat maker Impossible Foods is partnering with high-protein, low-carb food tech company EQUII in a strategic partnership will expand the company’s innovation portfolio.