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Why Keep It REAL Is Building A New Business Model
Keep It REAL Foods is betting that vertical integration is the key to unlocking longevity for a quintet of founder-led companies that it recently brought together under the newly established moniker.
Hi-Chew Parent Co. Morinaga Acquires My/Mochi Ice Cream
Morinaga & Co., the holding company of global confectionery manufacturer Morinaga, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire My/Mochi Ice Cream for an undisclosed amount.
Tastee Apple Acquires Art of Sucre
In an act of confectionery consolidation, candy apple maker Tastee Apple Inc. has acquired cotton-candy brand Art of Sucre, bringing a “social-first” next-gen brand under the stewardship of a legacy sweets manufacturer.
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C&S Wholesale Grocers to Buy SpartanNash for $1.77 Billion
C&S Wholesale Grocers announced today it has agreed to purchase food solutions company SpartanNash for a total consideration of $1.77 billion, including debt.
Investment Firm KDSA Buys NW Regional Cold-Chain DSD House Williams
Food-and-beverage focused firm KDSA Investment Partners has acquired Spokane, Wash.-based direct-store-delivery house Williams Distributors, a significant provider of ice cream and other frozen foods throughout the Northwest.
Conagra Divests Van de Kamp’s, Mrs. Paul’s Seafood Brands
Conagra is selling off more brands, this time moving its Van de Kamp’s and Mrs. Paul’s frozen seafood brands to their co-manufacturer, High Liner Foods, in a $55 million cash deal. According to an announcement today, the deal only divests the intellectual property rights and inventory for the two brands, but does not include employees or manufacturing facilities.
Ryan Trahan-Backed Joyride Raises $30M to Shake Up Sour Candy Scene
Creator-backed candy company Joyride (formerly Project 7) has raised a $30 million round, per a Form D filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday.
CPG Week: A Spirits Distributor Exits California. Plus, AG1 Hits Costco
This week, the podcast team discusses the merger of two legacy cheesemakers and the exit of a major beverage alcohol distributor from a key spirits market. Next, the hosts dig into the debut of digitally-native supplement brand AG1 in physical retail and explore why the news of an energy drink startup’s new investor brings fresh opportunities for its growth goals.
Reddy Family Expands Manufacturing With Trillium Foods, Backed by Bain Capital
There’s a new-ish manufacturer in town. After Flavor Reddy Foods grew its food manufacturing footprint via M&A in the past two years, the company is bringing the combined businesses together under one new entity, Trillium Foods.
Harvest Group Strengthens Costco Capabilities with Acquisition
Commerce agency Harvest Group is strengthening its position in the club channel with the acquisition of Next Step Club Solutions, a Costco-focused brokerage firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Sartori Expands Cheese Empire With Rumiano Acquisition
Fourth-generation cheesemaker Sartori announced its acquisition of organic cheese and butter producer Rumiano on Monday, bringing together two legacy, family-owned businesses.
Ahead of the Curve: Q2 2025 Food & Beverage Trends from the Spate Popularity Index
Discover the fastest-rising food and beverage trends of Q2 2025—powered by real-time search and TikTok data that reveal what consumers are truly craving next.
CPG Week: David’s Goliath Raise and Big Papi’s Big Bet on Rum
This week, the podcast team discusses big moves by protein bar startup David, plus industry reactions to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission’s recent report on ultraprocessed foods, fermented foods maker Cleveland Kitchen’s recent capital raise, and a former slugger’s new spirits venture.