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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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Siddhi To Deploy New $135M Fund II For Growth Stage Investments
Siddhi Capital announced the closing of its second fund today at $135 million; the new vehicle marks the firm’s shift from startup to growth equity stage investments and a broadening beyond food and beverage.
Oats Overnight $35M Series B to Support Retail, Production
Oats Overnight announced today it has raised $35 million in a Series B funding round intended to help the high-protein oats brand continue to expand its manufacturing capabilities and grow its footprint in retail stores.
Above Food Outlines Path Ahead In First Public Co. Update
Regenerative ingredient platform company Above Food marked its first month trading on the Nasdaq with an update and overview last week highlighting that the overall business has grown at a CAGR of 34% since fiscal 2021.
Seeding Growth: Why CBD Giant Manitoba Harvest Is Hungry For Snacks
Canadian food producer Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods has acquired the IP, brand and formulations of grain free cracker company The Humble Seed.
Wedderspoon Acquisition Kicks Off New Kiwi Export Vehicle
Wedderspoon was acquired earlier this month and placed under Florenz, a new company that will house natural products brands hailing from down under. But who is behind it?
Pescavore’s Long Road To Scaling Tuna Jerky
For over 10 years, tuna jerky brand Pescavore has been positioning as an alternative to the on-the-go, meat snack category and is readying for national distribution with help from key investments and a fully operational production plant.
A Bite With… Morgan Zanotti, Summit Partners Executive In Residence
Morgan Zanotti has traversed the near entirety of the CPG landscape. We recently caught up with her to learn about her new role and glean business-building tips, tricks and exclusive insights that stand the test of time.
Alliance Consumer Growth Closes $160M Fund V
Growth equity investment firm Alliance Consumer Growth (ACG) announced today it has closed on a new, $160 million fund, the company’s fifth. The new fund brings ACG’s lifetime financing to over $1 billion in aggregate capital commitments, the firm said.
Lotus Foods Raises $22.5 Million To Grow More Regen Rice
Thirty-year-old Lotus Foods has weathered plenty of challenges with minimal outside investment. But today, the regenerative and heirloom rice, noodle and ramen producer is going after growth, announcing it has raised $22.5 million.
WSJ Global Food Forum: Ozempic, Inflation and Consumer Concerns Driving Health Trends
During the Wall Street Journal Global Food Forum this week, speakers ranged from government officials to private sector executives and investors who provided a bird’s eye view into key trends and the industry’s response. From our notes, here are some highlights.