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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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Plant-based Market Consolidation Continues With More M&A From LIVEKINDLY
U.S.-based LIVEKINDLY Collective continues to grow its suite of plant-based manufacturing power, recently announcing the acquisition of Greenforce Future Food.
Barebells Parent Company Merges With Manufacturing Partner
Barebells parent company, Vitamin Well Group, has merged with Belgium-based nutritional bar manufacturer EMPWR.
Epicurean Butter Acquired By Manufacturing Giant Solina
Compound butter producer Epicurean announced today it has been acquired by global manufacturing powerhouse Solina.
Kroger to Acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65B
Kroger has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire regional grocery chain Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, marking its first major acquisition since its failed megamerger with Albertsons.
ACON Investments Acquires YumEarth, Partners With Fini to Fuel Next Growth Phase
YumEarth has built its business around organic, allergy-friendly candy made without artificial dyes, high-fructose corn syrup or the top nine allergens.
McCormick Maps Out Unilever Foods Integration as Deal Progresses
McCormick & Company executives underscored progress on the pending acquisition of Unilever Foods and outlined integration plans during the company’s second-quarter earnings call on June 25.
Hoffman Family of Companies Scoops Up Cedar Crest Ice Cream
Multi-vertical private equity firm Hoffman Family of Companies announced today it has acquired Cedar Crest Ice Cream, a Wisconsin-based frozen dessert manufacturer.
AeroFarms Acquired By Palm Ventures Affiliate
Vertical farming company AeroFarms announced it has been acquired by an affiliate of Palm Ventures, an Austin- and Greenwich-based family investment office.
CPG Week Podcast: Meat Snack Mania, Celsius In Hot Water and Tom Brady’s Good Nut
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss why analysts are bullish on the meat snack category, plus a new premium coconut water brand founded by Tom Brady. The hosts also talk about the strategy behind Morinaga’s acquisition of My/Mochi and an investigation into Celsius Holdings over marketing to minors.
Months After Danone Acquisition, Huel Debuts High-Protein Ramen
Huel Lite Hot and Savory Ramen is currently available only in the United Kingdom with a wider European launch planned for later this summer in four flavors