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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
King’s Hawaiian Owner Adds Killer Brownie Co. To Portfolio
Irresistible Foods Group – the umbrella company behind King’s Hawaiian, Grillo’s Pickles and Shaka Tea – is adding The Killer Brownie Company to its portfolio after taking a majority stake in the baked sweets maker.
GrubMarket Acquires Good Eggs
Food tech company GrubMarket has acquired distressed online grocery platform Good Eggs in the latest example of a highly competitive market for ecommerce food delivery companies.
Insider Daily Briefing: Why Eat The Change Is Tossing Chews
Also in this edition: Treehouse Foods posts Q2 loss, inside the rumors around Kellanova’s acquisition by Mars, details on Agrovision’s $100 million raise and a roundup of new pumpkin products.
A Friendly Freezer: Frozen Food Startup Diversifies Via Cold Storage
Frozen sourdough grilled cheese startup A Friendly Bread is opening up access to its hottest asset: freezer space.
CPG Week: Oats Overnight And Unpacking The Ozempic Craze
On this episode of CPG Week, the podcast team teases their Nosh Notables honorable mentions, details the latest investment for a fast-growing food brand and discusses the different marketing approaches food brands are taking in the Ozempic Era.
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?