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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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CPG Week Podcast: Big Bets on Beans and Bone Broth. Plus, Olipop Glows Up
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss Brami’s new funding, Olipop’s refreshed brand identity, Kettle & Fire’s leadership transition, and Danone’s plans to sell its stake in Lifeway Foods.
Better Butchers Eyes Public Markets Through Reverse Takeover Deal
The Better Butchers, a Canadian maker of plant-based meat alternatives, has signed a letter of intent to be acquired by Health Logic Interactive, a dormant public company, in a proposed reverse takeover transaction.
Laird Leadership Says Superfood Roll-Up Strategy Is ‘Just the Beginning’
Laird Superfood’s first quarter marked a “transformative milestone” amid efforts to build out a scaled positive nutrition platform, according to executives of the Boulder, Colo.-based business.
B&G Foods Says Portfolio Reset Is Driving ‘Transformational’ 2026
The Cream of Wheat and Ortega maker has completed major steps in reshaping its portfolio, including the offloading of its U.S. frozen Green Giant business and the acquisition of the College Inn and Kitchen Basics broth businesses.
CPG Week Podcast: Beyond’s Beverage Bet and Target’s THC Tactics
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the acquisitions of Brainiac and Van’s, Target’s expansion in hemp drinks, and Beyond’s big bet in beverages.
Cal-Maine Building Prepared Foods Portfolio with Van’s Acquisition
The nation’s largest egg producer, Cal-Maine Foods, announced today it will acquire certain assets of the Van’s Foods business from Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, LLC, a portfolio company of private equity firm Kohlberg. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
CPG Week Podcast: The ‘Carbone of Indian Food’ and Colostrum In A Can
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss the stateside debut of Gymkhana Fine Foods, a premium Indian sauce brand with fine-dining roots and fresh capital. The duo also details the launch of a functional beverage highlighting colostrum as a key benefit. Additionally, Monica outlines the acquisition of mocktail maker St. Agrestis by The Wine Group, and Brad talks about productivity drink startup Neutonic’s latest funding round.
Bel Group Snaps Up Ingenuity Foods’ Brainiac
Bel Group announced today its acquisition of Ingenuity Foods’ cognitive health brands, Brainiac and Little Brainiac, strengthening its position in the better-for-you snacking space.
Violife Parent Co. Up For Sale, Nears $10B Valuation
Flora Food Group, the spreads business spun off from Unilever in 2018, is potentially heading toward a sale.
CPG Week: Protein Ice Cream Brands Scoop Up Cash
This week on the podcast, Nosh senior reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard discuss the FMI’s online grocery report, fresh funding rounds for frozen dessert brands, why Nestle is offloading Blue Bottle and details behind the new brand from Lemon Perfect’s founder.