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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
Capital City’s Mambo Sauce Secures New Cash
Mambo Sauce maker Capital City is celebrating its first round of investment this week after securing a First Lien Term Loan Facility from middle market investment firm Lafayette Square.
Bad Bread? BetterBrand Claims ‘No Truth’ To Shutdown Rumors
BetterBrand rode the rumor roller coaster this week, and it’s only Thursday. The company was said by some media outlets to be in the process of shutting down, but the story that has unraveled is even more complex.
CPG Week: Siete Acquisition, BetterBrand Rumors, and C-Suite Changes
On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about the PepsiCo acquisition of Siete Foods, uncertainty about the future of a low-carbohydrate baking company and some high-profile beverage industry leadership changes.
Keychain Unlocks New Opportunities With Hershey’s Investment
Manufacturing B2B platform Keychain recently added $2.5 million from The Hershey Company, bringing the technology company’s total investment to $20.5 million in under a year.
NUGGS Parent Company Simulate Sells To Ahimsa
Simulate, the producer of alternative protein brand NUGGS, announced it has sold to The Ahimsa Companies via a combination of cash and equity at an undisclosed valuation.
Betting On Breast Milk: Is Lactoferrin CPG’s Newest Functional Ingredient Obsession?
Bioactive protein lactoferrin used in supplements and infant formula is usually derived from cow’s milk but a number of precision fermentation companies are using innovative processes to create a less expensive and more sustainably sourced ingredient.
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.