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Maazah Raises $2M As It Deepens Distribution
Afghan-inspired food company Maazah has raised a $2 million seed round with participation from existing investors as well as three family offices based in the brand’s hometown of Minneapolis.
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.
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Meati Trims Off Another 10% of Workforce
In a “incredibly difficult,” mycelium-based alt meat brand Meati has restructured its 300 person company, laying off 30 employees and moving another 30 into new roles as it seeks to prioritize profitability.
Get that Cheddar: Goodles Raises $13M to ‘Out Weird’ the Competition
Mac and Cheese and pasta brand Goodles announced yesterday a $13 million in new capital as it looks to take on its blue box and bunny competitors.
Meati Raises $50M “Economic Cushion” For Growth Trajectory
Mycelium-based food startup Meati is rumored to have raised a $50 million Series C extension round. Investors include Bond, Congruent Ventures and Revolution Growth, among others.
To Move Merger Forward, Kroger, Albertsons Unveil $1.9B Divestiture Plan
Kroger and Albertsons today announced they have entered into a $1.9 billion divestiture agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers intended to appease antitrust regulators reviewing the companies’ proposed $24.6 million merger.
Kroger, Albertsons Could Sell Over 400 Stores to C&S for $2 Billion: Report
Seeking to gain U.S. regulatory approval for their proposed $24.6 merger, grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons are in talks to offload 400 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers for nearly $2 billion, as reported by Reuters.
Momofuku Goods Raises $11.5M in Second Round This Year
Asian-inspired pantry staples maker Momofuku Goods has raised $11.5 million in a funding round led by Alliance Consumer Growth to further its national expansion strategy. This is the “restaurant-grade” brand’s second, eight-figure raise this year.
TreeHouse Sells Snack Bar Business To Strengthen Balance Sheet
TreeHouse Foods announced today that it will sell its Lakeville, Minn. manufacturing facility and snack bars business to global nut distributor John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. for approximately $63 million as it shifts focus to becoming a private label leader. The deal is expected to close in the next 30 days.
Cali’Flour Foods Goes Up For Sale
Cali’Flour Foods is heading to the auction block. According to a press release issued today, the cauliflower-based frozen food company will go to a public sale on September 8, conducted by GemCap Solutions, LLC, an asset-based lender that provides loans to low and middle market businesses.
The Urgent Company Acquired, Surperlatus Ramps Up Biz Plans
Animal-free dairy ingredient provider Perfect Day has sold The Urgent Company, its consumer business platform, to publicly traded TRxADE, which is currently also undergoing a reverse merger with food technology and distribution company Superlatus
Boxed Bought From Bankruptcy by Distributor
Boxed.com is getting a second chance, with regional distributor MSG buying up the beleaguered online bulk food and household goods provider, the company announced today.