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CPG Funding Trends: Capital Gets More Targeted – FABID by Northhall Q1 2026 Report
The Q1 2026 funding report from Northhall paints a picture of a funding environment that is cooling, but not collapsing. Total investment in food, beverage, and CPG brands reached approximately $340M, marking a 13% decline quarter-over-quarter as deal volume also pulled back.
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.
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Ahimsa Companies Snaps Up Blackbird Foods
Private equity firm Ahimsa Companies is growing its portfolio of plant-based food brands. The company announced on Friday it has acquired frozen pizza and wings purveyor Blackbird Foods.
Food Funding Forecast Clouded By Uncertainty
The year is barely underway, and already several significant deals struck in the packaged food sector provide reason for optimism after a tough period on the financing front. While some industry watchers anticipate the pace of transactions to accelerate, others expect strategic acquirers and investors to remain prudent and disciplined. “We see investors are being… Read more »
Flowers Foods: Volumes Down, Income Up In ‘Mixed’ Q4 Results
Amid the impending acquisition of Simple Mills, Flowers Foods reported “mixed” Q4 and FY2024 earnings as it goes deeper in better-for-you baked goods.
Sweet Deal: Smucker Divests More Brands to Prioritize Hostess
J.M. Smucker is continuing to cull its portfolio, announcing on Friday it has agreed to sell its Cloverhill and Big Texas value-positioned brands, as well as certain private label products, to JTM Foods, LLC in a deal valued at approximately $40 million.
The Specialty Egg Space Is Consolidating, But Bird Flu Isn’t The Impetus
Top producers in the specialty egg space are consolidating at a time when the supply chain is increasingly strained and prices for consumers are on the rise.
Ferrero Bulks Up Snacking Portfolio With Acquisition of Power Crunch
Global confectionery giant Ferrero Group is venturing deeper into the better-for-you sector with the proposed acquisition of U.S.-based protein snack purveyor Power Crunch from Bio-Nutritional Research Group, Inc. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
CPG Week: New Year, New Acquisitions
In this episode, the CPG Week podcast team covers four acquisitions in food and beverage including Spindrift’s anticipated sale and the unexpected new owner of Simple Mills.
Misha’s Acquires Vertage: Dairy-Free Cheese Consolidation
Misha’s, Inc. is expanding its portfolio of premium dairy-free cheeses with the acquisition of Vertage in a deal that leverages Vertage’s partnership with Fresh Del Monte Produce, providing access to its comprehensive logistics network and capabilities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “By integrating Vertage’s expertise and leveraging Fresh Del Monte’s infrastructure, we’re not… Read more »
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[Exclusive] Bar Bakers, TruFood Unite As Tandem Foods
Snack industry co-manufacturers Bar Bakers and TruFood Manufacturing have officially combined operations, today debuting under a new unified identity, Tandem Foods.
Urgent Company Parent Co. Sued By Eat Well Investment Group
Eat Well Investment Group is accusing Superlatus Foods of fraudulently selling its plant-based food tech platform to avoid contractual obligations and scamming $10 million in cash and common stock.