Investment

Gleezy, a premium hot dog brand with roots in the golf world, has raised $2 million in seed funding as it looks to build on rapid retail and foodservice growth.

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.

The brand touts its hero ingredient’s high smoke point of 535°F, a complete set of omega-9 fats and a low environmental footprint.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss how Nestlé USA nixed synthetic dyes across its food and beverage portfolio and why hydration brand LMNT is suing Oasis, a product ratings app. The hosts also break down new funding for collagen protein bar brand Stars + Honey and aguas frescas maker Bawi.

Multi-vertical private equity firm Hoffman Family of Companies announced today it has acquired Cedar Crest Ice Cream, a Wisconsin-based frozen dessert manufacturer.

Vertical farming company AeroFarms announced it has been acquired by an affiliate of Palm Ventures, an Austin- and Greenwich-based family investment office.

Diamond Brew closed an oversubscribed pre-seed round to fuel innovation and support an expansion into the military channel.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss why analysts are bullish on the meat snack category, plus a new premium coconut water brand founded by Tom Brady. The hosts also talk about the strategy behind Morinaga’s acquisition of My/Mochi and an investigation into Celsius Holdings over marketing to minors.

Gluten-free frozen waffle brand Superb Bakehouse is scaling as it moves into a new 10,000 sq. ft. production facility.

Huel Lite Hot and Savory Ramen is currently available only in the United Kingdom with a wider European launch planned for later this summer in four flavors