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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
Big Picture Foods Acquired By Atalanta Corp
Big Picture Foods announced today it has been acquired by the Atalanta Corp. for an undisclosed sum.
PB&J Wars: Why Is Smucker Suing Chubby Snacks?
Earlier last week, The J.M. Smucker Company filed a lawsuit against crustless sandwich producer Chubby Snacks, accusing the startup of false advertising, trademark violations and disparagement in “years of advertising designed to tarnish the name and reputation” of Smucker’s competing Uncrustables brand.
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Danone Makes $283M Offer to Purchase Lifeway Foods [Updated]
Danone SA is making a move to acquire leading kefir manufacturer Lifeway Foods, offering $283 million, or $25 per share, for the publicly traded company, according to a Schedule 13D form filed yesterday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
IWON Organics Founder Samuel Joins Siddhi Capital, Will License Snack Brand
As he prepares to hand over control of his protein snacks brand to a new licensee, IWON Organics founder and CEO Mark Samuel is taking on a new full time role at food and beverage growth equity firm Siddhi Capital. Samuel announced the move to Siddhi on LinkedIn this week, where he will work to support the growth of the firm’s portfolio brands.
Daily Crunch Snags $4 Million in Series A
Daily Crunch has scooped up $4 million in a Series A funding round led by Launch Tennessee with participation from various strategic investors.
General Mills Selling North American Yogurt Business for $2.1 Billion
General Mills announced today it has agreed to sell its North American yogurt business to French dairy companies Lactalis and Sodiaal in cash deals valued at an aggregated $2.1 billion.
Lil Bucks Raises $3 Million
Buckwheat-based snack company Lil Bucks announced today it has closed a $3 million Series A round led by Proterra Investment Partners.
How Big CPG Attracts A Cost-Constrained Consumer
Execs from big CPG food and beverage companies share their approach to the current state of consumer spending, or the lack thereof.
Our Home Acquires ParmCrisps From Hain Celestial
Better-for-you snack platform Our Home is seeking to accelerate growth with the acquisition of ParmCrisps from Hain Celestial Group, which the companies announced today.
Stuffed Puffs Acquired; Penn. Facility to Close
Contract and private label manufacturer Mount Franklin Foods’ confectionary portfolio is growing with today’s announcement that it has acquired the assets of filled marshmallow maker Stuffed Puffs for an undisclosed sum.