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Whole Foods Evolves As Natural Merges Into Mass
Amazon is planning to absorb all 100,000 Whole Foods employees, including frontline staff, into its core business structure, per a report this week from Business Insider.
BranchOut Food Gets $2.5M To Expand Production
BranchOut Food received $2.5 million in funding through a common stock sale as it moves to expand its production facility.
Smash Foods Closes Seven-Figure Round To Fuel Further Growth
Smash Foods has closed a seven-figure funding round to expand availability of its superfood spreads and snacks, according to co-founder and chief operating officer Steve Ford. The round was led by Eclair Partners with participation from Label Capital and The Family Fund, alongside a strategic supply chain partner.
Additional Content
Louisville Brands Acquires Louisville Vegan Jerky
Consumer holding company Louisville Brands has acquired Louisville Vegan Jerky Company from early-stage investment firm Render Capital. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
CPG Week: Have We Hit Peak Protein? Plus, A Private Brands Boom
In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery analyze the evolution of private label from off-brand to on-trend. The podcasters also discuss recent examples of the protein craze in Wandering Bear’s new latte line and Brami’s lupini bean-based pasta. Additionally, the hosts dig into British mixer brand Fever-Tree’s partnership with Molson Coors and an interesting new innovation in the frozen aisle.
Dynamic Diet Duo? Splenda Parent To Acquire SlimFast
Heartland Food Products Group, manufacturer of Splenda brand low-calorie sweetener and drink mixes, has acquired SlimFast’s U.S. operations from nutrition supplement maker Glanbia. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Khloud Names Jeff Rubenstein As CEO
Khloud named former Poppi president and chief growth officer Jeff Rubenstein as its CEO, just five months after launch and amid a slate of distribution gains.
Iris Raises $6.2M To Expand CPG-Focused Financial Platform
AI-powered financial planning and analysis platform Iris plans to accelerate growth after today announcing the closing of a $6.2 million funding round led by Glasswing Ventures.
Calbee Takes Majority Stake in Hodo, Targeting U.S. Plant-based Growth
Calbee, Inc. has taken a majority stake in sustainable tofu brand Hodo, Inc., marking its entry into the U.S. plant-based food market.
MBC Grows Frozen Capabilities With Second Pizza Acquisition
PE-backed frozen food platform MBC Companies has expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of Waller, Texas-based frozen pizza producer Alpha Foods.
CPG Week: Nutrabolt in Bloom and Money For Magic Mind
In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss recent investments in Bloom Nutrition, Tost and Magic Mind, plus meal kit makeovers and marathon-friendly food and beverage brands.
Charcuterie Artisans Acquired; Former Meatable Exec Named CEO
The parent company of Creminelli Fine Meats and Daniele has been acquired by an investment fund managed by IOP to accelerate growth in the specialty meat industry.
Breaking Down Barriers: Project Potluck Announces Inaugural Grant Program
Project Potluck, a nonprofit organization advancing diversity and inclusion in the consumer products industry, has launched its inaugural grant program supported by contributions from notable individuals and businesses.