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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
GoodBelly Lands $12M Round, Led By 301 Inc.
Today NextFoods Inc, the producer of GoodBelly Probiotics, announced the close of a $12 million round of funding led by 301 Inc, the venture arm of General Mills.
Sfoglini Raises Round to Support Growth
Last week artisanal pasta company Sfoglini announced the close of a $2.5 million round of funding. Investment group Almanac Insights led the round, with Fresh Source Capital and several individual investors taking part.
Encore Invests in Tender Belly
Encore Consumer Capital has made an undisclosed investment in the premium bacon and pork product maker.
SnackNation To Expand Beyond Offices With $12 M Investment
SnackNation said it will use the new funds to expand into new distribution channels such as hospitality and transportation and scale its direct-to-consumer business.
PepsiCo to Buy Bare In Snacking Play
The addition of Bare Snacks will further expand PepsiCo’s portfolio of healthy and better-for-you snacks.
Hu Products Closes Round, 43 Investors Strong
Today Hu Products, a producer of paleo-friendly, vegan, organic chocolate, announced the close of a round of funding led by Sonoma Brands, the venture fund helmed by CPG veteran Jon Sebastiani.
Ample Foods Raises $2M
The new investment, announced on Tuesday, brings total funding for Ample to $4 million.
Mondelēz to Acquire Tate’s for $500 M
The confectionary giant announced today that it has agreed to buy crispy cookie maker Tate’s Bake Shop from private equity group The Riverside Company as well as other shareholders for approximately $500 million.
Pig Out Launches With Plant-Based Bacon Chips
Add another player to the plant-based fray. Pig Out, a line of plant-based, pork inspired chips launched this month.
Teton Waters Gets Cash, New CEO, Plans Growth
Executing a series of strategic moves, grass-fed beef brand Teton Waters Ranch this month signalled it is ready to expand. The sausage brand announced yesterday that it had brought on CPG veteran Mike Murray as its new CEO and, earlier this month, rolled out a new rebrand and package “reconfiguration.”