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Smash Foods Raises $18M With L Caterton Backing
Smash Foods has secured $18 million in a Series A funding round led by L Catterton, with participation from The Family Fund and Eclair Ventures.
Peppertux Raises $2.35M to Fuel Retail Expansion
Can America’s appetite for pistachios extend beyond the viral Dubai chocolate trend? The founders of Southern California startup Peppertux – along with their new investors and retail partners – are betting on it.
Starco Brands Acquires Custom Bakehouse
Starco Brands announced today it has acquired manufacturing powerhouse Custom Bakehouse. The transaction will support the company’s vision to build an “fully integrated” CPG platform.
Additional Content
Partake Raises $11.5M To Scale Brand And Social Impact Goals
Allergen-friendly bakery brand Partake announced it has raised $11.5 million to expand distribution, continue launching new innovations, grow its team members and expand marketing efforts.
Following Bankruptcy, Buyk Assets Go Up for Sale
Rapid delivery service Buyk is seeking a buyer for its assets after declaring bankruptcy earlier this year due to funding issues.
Pat Brown Switches Roles Again To Lead Impossible Labs
Impossible Foods founder and chief visionary officer Pat Brown is leaving the c-suite to lead the company’s new research arm, tentatively dubbed Impossible Labs. This will be Brown’s second title change this year.
Unilever CEO Alan Jope To Retire
Unilever CEO Alan Jope will retire at the end of 2023. Jope has worked for the global CPG giant for 35 years, beginning as a trainee, and worked his way up to hold a range of senior leadership positions before being named CEO in 2019.
Delayed Ops: Beyond Meat Sees Chief Supply Chain Officer Depart
Just two days after Beyond Meat suspended its COO Doug Ramsey, the alt-meat company is losing another operations executive. The company said that chief supply chain officer Bernie Adcock announced on September 20 that he would be stepping down, effective September 30.
Stormberg Foods Maneuvers To Lead U.S. Biltong Category
South African meat snack manufacturer Stormberg Foods has acquired Ayoba Foods in an effort to directly compete against U.S. biltong category leader Stryve.
News Roundup: Brazi Bites Launches Latino Entrepreneur Accelerator; PepsiCo and ADM Team Up On Regenerative Ag
In this week’s roundup: Brazi Bites launches an accelerator programs for Latino business owners, PepsiCo and ADM team up on a new regenerative agriculture initiative, Kroger consolidates its low-price private label lines and Barkley acquires Smiths Agency.
Fertilizing Growth: Gotham Greens Raises $310M To Expand Reach and Portfolio
Indoor farming company Gotham Greens announced today it raised $310 million to expand the reach of its “decentralized agricultural” systems nationwide and expand its array of CPG products, with new launches set for later this month.
Solving The Problem Of Investment For Food And Beverage Brands
Ryan Williams, the former VP of Finance and Ops at RISE Brewing Co., has created a tool called the Food and Beverage Investor Database (FABID) which aims to help new entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry navigate the complicated world of fundraising.
Secret Sauce: Bachan’s Raises $13M, Will Hit Profitability This Year
Condiment brand Bachan’s announced yesterday it has raised $13 million in capital, impressing investors with its plans to hit over $30 million in revenue this year.