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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
Fueling the Fire: CAVU Invests $8M in Kettle and Fire
Can bone broth be the next kombucha? Investment group CAVU Venture Partners thinks so. The fund announced today an $8 million series A investment in upstart bone broth brand, Kettle and Fire.
Tosi Closes Investment to Grow Retail Presence
While the bar category may be a crowded set, Tosi Health thinks there’s room for one more leader at the front of the pack. And now, armed with new capital, the company has more gas in the tank to make this goal a reality.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Scoops Up Investment From Strand Equity
The artisanal ice cream brand announced today that it had closed a minority investment from Strand Equity. The capital will be used to help the company scale its presence in retail and to open scoop shops on the West Coast.
Bulletproof Raises $40 Million in CAVU-Led Series C
Nutritional supplement company Bulletproof 360, makers of Bulletproof Coffee and bar products, has raised $40 million to fund the company’s continued growth as an omni-channel lifestyle brand.
Bundle Acquired by 1908, Expands Product Portfolio
Boulder-based 1908 brands announced today that is has acquired prenatal and lactation nutrition brand Bundle Organics. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal comes as Bundle announces new products to take the company beyond teas and beverages and into other popular food categories.
UNFI to Acquire SUPERVALU for $2.9B
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced today that it will acquire grocery retailer and wholesaler SUPERVALU for $2.9 billion, including debt. Through this deal, the company said it expects to see combined net sales of more than $21 billion.
Fora Closes Funding to Bring Vegan Butter to Retail
Less than a year after its founding, vegan butter maker Fora announced today the close of a $1.4 million round of capital. New Crop Capital and Blue Horizon led the round, which closed earlier this month.
B&G Foods Acquires McCann’s Irish Oatmeal
B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) announced that effective today it has acquired the McCann’s brand of premium Irish oatmeal from TreeHouse Foods, Inc. for approximately $32.0 million in cash.
Conagra Acquires Pinnacle for $10.9 B
The merger of Conagra and Pinnacle makes the duo the second-largest U.S. frozen food company behind Nestle.
SnackNation Acquires EdgiLife for ‘Better Business Intelligence’
Today snack marketplace and delivery platform SnackNation expanded its consumer insights capabilities and direct-to-consumer presence with the acquisition of EdgiLife, a consumer-focused data analytics company.