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Forward Consumer Partners Closes $500M Fund
The Connecticut-based firm said its Fund II, launched in December 2025, will continue to focus on majority equity investments in the range of $25 to $250 million.
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[Exclusive] Stellar Snacks Locks In Minority Investment From Main Post Partners
Better-for-you pretzel maker Stellar Snacks has secured a strategic minority growth investment from private equity firm Main Post Partners.
After Reformulation Struggles, Yough Breaks Through with Major Retail Wins
Greek yogurt-based frozen pizza maker Yough was nearing an almost deadly inflection point, until Target stepped in. Over the past six months co-founder and CEO Micheal Rolland went from questioning whether to continue, to buckling down the business and scaling up from 50 to a few thousand doors nationwide.
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DiCaprio Joins ‘Team Beyond Meat’ in Burger Battle
Plant-based burger company Beyond Meat announced yesterday that the A-list actor and environmentalist has invested in the company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Ganeden President Weighs In on Kerry Acquisition
Ganeden president Michael Bush explained to NOSH why he decided to trust his gut with his decision to sell the leading probiotic company to Irish global nutrition and food conglomerate, Kerry.
Backed by BFG, Caulipower Grows With New Stores
Today, the vegetable-forward, frozen pizza brand announced a $2 million investment from the Boulder Food Group (BFG) and the addition of more than 2,500 stores to its retail distribution.
CAVU Capitalizes on Crunch with Hippeas Investment
Hippeas continued its year long roll today, as the pulse-based salty snack brand announced it had received a $10 million investment from CAVU Venture Partners, the investment firm helmed by the CPG veterans Rohan Oza, Brett Thomas, and Clayton Christopher.
Fresca Foods Invests $3.4 million in Client 34 Degrees
It’s a relationship that both parties say has been unconventional from the start, but it’s still moving to the next level. This week Denver, Colorado-based cracker producer 34 Degrees and its erstwhile contract manufacturer, Fresca Foods, announced that Fresca was investing in the brand.
Mikey’s Takes $5 M in Funding, Launches Grain Free Tortillas
This week gluten-free, paleo baked good brand Mikey’s announced a $5 million investment from Factory LLC, an investment group that the brand’s founder, Mike Tierney, met in March while at Expo West.
Actress Garner, CEO Foraker Bagged by HPP Baby Food Biz Once Upon a Farm
The baby food world is about to experience a huge growth spurt. Today former Annie’s Homegrown CEO John Foraker and actress Jennifer Garner announced they are joining baby food brand Once Upon a Farm as co-founders and investors. Foraker will also assume the role of CEO and Garner will act as Chief Brand Officer.
Cookie Chips Raises Funds; Fenwick Brands on Board
Yesterday, Fenwick Brands, a CPG investor and operator, announced the closing of a round of investment in HannahMax Cookie Chips. Previous investor Alliance Consumer Growth also took part in the round; the dollar amount of the round was not disclosed.
Veggie Noodle Co Founder Talks $14M Investment & Produce Passion
Last week, produce-centric brand Veggie Noodle Co. announced a minority investment from Encore Consumer Capital. Today, the Austin, Texas-based company released more details surrounding the deal, which was revealed to be a $14 million investment closed in May.
R.e.d.d. Extends Round with Distribution Growth
Terms of the deal were not disclosed but, as previously reported on NOSH, an April 2016 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission indicated the company had closed roughly $850,000 of a $1.5 million round in May. Van Alstine told NOSH the round, which has now officially closed, was oversubscribed by more than 30 percent.