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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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Rainforest Distribution Acquires New England Distributor Associated Buyers
Rainforest Distribution Corp. has acquired New England natural and specialty foods distributor Associated Buyers, the companies announced this week. According to a press release, the companies will take roughly two months to transition the Associated Buyers’ network into the Rainforest system.
Danone to Divest Horizon Organic, Wallaby to Private Equity Firm
Danone has found a buyer for its premium dairy brands Horizon Organic and Wallaby, announcing today it has agreed to sell the businesses to investment firm Platinum Equity.
DayDayCook Acquires Yai’s Thai
Hong Kong-based DDC Enterprise, which operates the DayDayCook brand, announced today it has acquired Thai American foods brand Yai’s Thai for an undisclosed sum, further expanding its presence in the U.S. market.
Springdale GP: “Creator Space” and Authenticity Key to Investing Strategy
After announcing the closing of its $40 million Fund II yesterday, venture capital firm Springdale Ventures is looking to “double down” on its early stage CPG investment strategy in the new year.
Springdale Ventures Closes $40M Fund II
Founded in 2019, Springdale is a consumer products-focused firm whose portfolio includes over 40 brands, including food and beverage companies such as Better Booch, KOS, Mr. Beast’s Feastables, BEATBOX, and better-for-you snack brand GOODLES.
Chobani Acquires La Colombe in $900 Million Deal
Chobani has paid $900 million to acquire coffee roaster and retailer La Colombe, the company announced today, a move that sees Keurig Dr Pepper, a minority investor in La Colombe, become an equity stakeholder in the yogurt and dairy company.
Meati Beefs Up Investor Roster With Athletes Chris Paul and Aly Raisman
Meati has added two more world-class athletes to its investor group, announcing this morning former Olympian Aly Raisman and NBA All-Star Chris Paul as the latest names to get behind the mycelium-based food startup.
Martie, Ecommerce Discount Grocery Platform, Raises $7M
As it looks to expand its team to match its fast-growing footprint, discount grocery ecommerce platform Martie has raised $7 million in a new funding round led by Upfront Ventures, the company announced this week.
NOSH Live 2023 Replay: What’s On The Minds Of Next Gen Investors
Speaking at NOSH Live 2023, Elizabeth Brown, an investor at Vanterra Ventures, Patrick Schwarzenegger, a CPG investor and co-founder and CEO of MOSH, and Mel Li, investor at Offline Ventures discussed how they assess potential investment opportunities and the people behind those businesses.
The Question Of Open-Source Research In Lab Grown Coffee
The recent publication of a recipe for lab grown coffee using plant cell lines opens up a conversation about the balancing act of open-source research and intellectual property in food tech.