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Food, Beverage & CPG Financing Trends & Updates: Northhall Q2 2026
Beyond the top-line trends, the Q2 2026 Food, Beverage & CPG Financing report from Northhall explores how today’s investment activity reflects broader changes across the food, beverage, and CPG ecosystem.
Rivalz Nets $5M, Launches Puff Snack
Rivalz is raising a $5 million investment as the brand launches a Puff product and targets new foodservice and retail opportunities.
Stars + Honey Makes Retail Debut at Target Following $24M Investment
After tripling sales over the past year and securing a $24 million growth equity investment from VMG Partners, collagen protein bar brand Stars + Honey is making its brick-and-mortar debut with a nationwide rollout at Target.
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Phytolon Secures $23.6M to Commercialize Natural Food Colors in the U.S.
Israeli biotechnology company Phytolon has nabbed $23.6 million in fresh funding to commercialize its fermentation-based natural color solutions in the U.S. amid growing demand for alternatives to synthetic dyes.
Khloud Foods Lands $15M Raise
Khloe Kardashian’s protein snack brand Khloud Foods has raised $15 million, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
Heartland Food Adds To Sweetener Portfolio With Equal’s Parent Company
Heartland Food Products Group announced its intention to acquire the Americas business of Whole Earth Brands, makers of Equal.
Inside Bel’s Plans To Create A Healthy Snacking Powerhouse In The U.S.
Bel North America’s acquisition of Ingenuity Foods earlier this month represents a first step toward creating a better-for-you snack platform.
CPG Week Podcast: Big Bets on Beans and Bone Broth. Plus, Olipop Glows Up
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss Brami’s new funding, Olipop’s refreshed brand identity, Kettle & Fire’s leadership transition, and Danone’s plans to sell its stake in Lifeway Foods.
Ya Ya Foods Owner Wins Grant to Open Michigan Plant Milk Facility
Fenton Food and Beverage, a company formed by Yahya Abbas, the founder of Toronto-based Ya Ya Foods Corp., has secured a grant to begin building a roughly 100,000 sq. ft. plant-based milk factory in Fenton, Mich.
Brami’s Velocities Surge 58% As VMG, Legacy Pasta Makers Buy In
Brami’s lupini bean pasta is surging with velocities increasing 58% year-over-year, outpacing distribution growth by 30 points, according to Nielsen data for the year-long period ending April 18, 2026.
B-Sides Locks In Seed Round, Scales Upcycled Supply Chain
Snack brand B-Sides has secured a $500,000 seed round as it invests in distribution growth and integrates its upcycled ingredient supply chain.
Stone & Skillet Nabs $5 Million Series A
Stone & Skillet has closed a $5 million Series A round led by BFG Partners as it plans to grow its distribution footprint.
Better Butchers Eyes Public Markets Through Reverse Takeover Deal
The Better Butchers, a Canadian maker of plant-based meat alternatives, has signed a letter of intent to be acquired by Health Logic Interactive, a dormant public company, in a proposed reverse takeover transaction.