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Q3 CPG Financing Deals – Northhall Report, October 2026
Investment activity in the food, beverage and CPG sectors rebounded in Q3 2026, but the headline growth figures tell only part of the story. Beneath the topline figures, the report reveals important shifts in deal size, funding distribution and investor activity.
Bare Beans Launches Ready-to-Eat Bean Packs After $2.79M Seed Round
After years building in foodservice, Bare Bean is taking its ready-to-eat, vacuum sealed bean business to the consumer level.
Stride Buys Clio as Greek Yogurt Bars Scale to 60,000 Stores
Clio Snacks announced today it has been acquired by Stride Consumer Partners.
Additional Content
Meati Raises $50M “Economic Cushion” For Growth Trajectory
Mycelium-based food startup Meati is rumored to have raised a $50 million Series C extension round. Investors include Bond, Congruent Ventures and Revolution Growth, among others.
To Move Merger Forward, Kroger, Albertsons Unveil $1.9B Divestiture Plan
Kroger and Albertsons today announced they have entered into a $1.9 billion divestiture agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers intended to appease antitrust regulators reviewing the companies’ proposed $24.6 million merger.
Kroger, Albertsons Could Sell Over 400 Stores to C&S for $2 Billion: Report
Seeking to gain U.S. regulatory approval for their proposed $24.6 merger, grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons are in talks to offload 400 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers for nearly $2 billion, as reported by Reuters.
Momofuku Goods Raises $11.5M in Second Round This Year
Asian-inspired pantry staples maker Momofuku Goods has raised $11.5 million in a funding round led by Alliance Consumer Growth to further its national expansion strategy. This is the “restaurant-grade” brand’s second, eight-figure raise this year.
TreeHouse Sells Snack Bar Business To Strengthen Balance Sheet
TreeHouse Foods announced today that it will sell its Lakeville, Minn. manufacturing facility and snack bars business to global nut distributor John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. for approximately $63 million as it shifts focus to becoming a private label leader. The deal is expected to close in the next 30 days.
Cali’Flour Foods Goes Up For Sale
Cali’Flour Foods is heading to the auction block. According to a press release issued today, the cauliflower-based frozen food company will go to a public sale on September 8, conducted by GemCap Solutions, LLC, an asset-based lender that provides loans to low and middle market businesses.
The Urgent Company Acquired, Surperlatus Ramps Up Biz Plans
Animal-free dairy ingredient provider Perfect Day has sold The Urgent Company, its consumer business platform, to publicly traded TRxADE, which is currently also undergoing a reverse merger with food technology and distribution company Superlatus
Boxed Bought From Bankruptcy by Distributor
Boxed.com is getting a second chance, with regional distributor MSG buying up the beleaguered online bulk food and household goods provider, the company announced today.
“First Family of TikTok” the D’Amelios Launching Be Happy Snacks
Armed with a new investment from Fifth Growth Fund (FGF), social media stars the D’Amelios are hoping that their 200 million TikTok followers follow them into CPG with the launch of Be Happy Snacks this fall.
NOSH Podcast: For Better Or Worse, Treat Investment Like A Marriage
On this week’s NOSH podcast, the team discuss the recent acquisition of Sovos Brands by Campbells and a discussion with two NOSH Notable “Backers” on the current environment for CPG food investment.