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Q3 CPG Financing Deals – Northhall Report, October 2026
Investment activity in the food, beverage and CPG sectors rebounded in Q3 2026, but the headline growth figures tell only part of the story. Beneath the topline figures, the report reveals important shifts in deal size, funding distribution and investor activity.
Stride Buys Clio as Greek Yogurt Bars Scale to 60,000 Stores
Clio Snacks announced today it has been acquired by Stride Consumer Partners.
Cerebelly-Fresh Bellies Deal Signals Platform Push in Kids Nutrition
Children’s meal and snack platform Cerebelly announced today it has made its first acquisition, buying up freeze-dried kids snack brand Fresh Bellies.
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PepsiCo Acquiring Siete Foods for $1.2 Billion
PepsiCo, Inc. announced this morning it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
Big Picture Foods Acquired By Atalanta Corp
Big Picture Foods announced today it has been acquired by the Atalanta Corp. for an undisclosed sum.
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Danone Makes $283M Offer to Purchase Lifeway Foods [Updated]
Danone SA is making a move to acquire leading kefir manufacturer Lifeway Foods, offering $283 million, or $25 per share, for the publicly traded company, according to a Schedule 13D form filed yesterday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
General Mills Selling North American Yogurt Business for $2.1 Billion
General Mills announced today it has agreed to sell its North American yogurt business to French dairy companies Lactalis and Sodiaal in cash deals valued at an aggregated $2.1 billion.
Our Home Acquires ParmCrisps From Hain Celestial
Better-for-you snack platform Our Home is seeking to accelerate growth with the acquisition of ParmCrisps from Hain Celestial Group, which the companies announced today.
Stuffed Puffs Acquired; Penn. Facility to Close
Contract and private label manufacturer Mount Franklin Foods’ confectionary portfolio is growing with today’s announcement that it has acquired the assets of filled marshmallow maker Stuffed Puffs for an undisclosed sum.
Our Home Acquires Pop Secret From Campbell’s
Our Home continues to expand via M&A, announcing this week that it has acquired Pop Secret from Campbell Soup Company for an undisclosed sum.
Saco Foods Acquires Pamela’s, Ancient Harvest
Saco Foods announced it has acquired Quinoa Corporation, the parent company of Ancient Harvest and Pamela’s, from Encore Consumer Capital.
It’s Official: Mars Agrees to $36B Deal to Acquire Kellanova
Mars, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kellanova for $83.50 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of $35.9 billion.
CPG Week: Zombie Brands, Kellanova Rumors & Beverage Business Updates
The CPG Week podcast team talks “zombie brands,” a rumored mega-merger of snacks and sweets, beverage brands earnings, and more legal woes for PRIME.