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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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River of Sweet Dreams: Hudson River Foods’ Journey to Better-for-You Success
Hudson River Foods is winding its way upstream. With two recent acquisitions, Hodgson Mills and Dancing Deer, the company is solidifying a hearty footprint in the better-for-you baking category.
Hershey’s Picks Up One Bar To Enhance Snack Portfolio
As part of its shift from confection to a broader snacking platform, Hershey announced yesterday its acquisition of the low-sugar, high-protein ONE Brands portfolio. The purchase price, which was financed with cash on hand as well as short term borrowings, was $397 million.
Steve’s PaleoGoods Plans for Life Beyond Paleo
In case the paleo trend goes extinct, Steve’s PaleoGoods founder Steve Liberati is seeking new life for his product lineup through expansion and acquisition. In April, the company acquired raw and fermented drink and dressing brand Zukay Live Foods, which also produces Jacob’s Raw krauts, salsas and dressings.
The Checkout: Beyond Meat’s Q1 Financials, NACS and FARE Aim to Improve C-Stores for Allergy Sufferers
Beyond Meat’s Q1 financials, NACS and FARE aim to improve c-stores for allergy sufferers and more in this week’s Checkout.
Soup’s On: Kettle Cuisine Acquires Harry’s Fresh Foods
Kettle Cuisine, a New England-based producer of refrigerated and frozen, natural soups, sauces and entrees, announced this week its acquisition of Harry’s Fresh Foods, an Oregon-based custom food manufacturing company.
Novamex Acquires Tio Gazpacho
Novamex has acquired Tio Gazpacho for an undisclosed sum, the company announced today, more than a year after the Hispanic-focused beverage marketer first invested in the drinkable soup brand. Primarily an importer of Mexican brands such as Jarritos and Mineragua, Novamex said in the announcement that it is focusing on becoming a growth platform for natural and organic beverages, such as the organic certified Tio Gazpacho.
Bundle Acquired by 1908, Expands Product Portfolio
Boulder-based 1908 brands announced today that is has acquired prenatal and lactation nutrition brand Bundle Organics. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal comes as Bundle announces new products to take the company beyond teas and beverages and into other popular food categories.
UNFI to Acquire SUPERVALU for $2.9B
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced today that it will acquire grocery retailer and wholesaler SUPERVALU for $2.9 billion, including debt. Through this deal, the company said it expects to see combined net sales of more than $21 billion.
B&G Foods Acquires McCann’s Irish Oatmeal
B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) announced that effective today it has acquired the McCann’s brand of premium Irish oatmeal from TreeHouse Foods, Inc. for approximately $32.0 million in cash.
Conagra Acquires Pinnacle for $10.9 B
The merger of Conagra and Pinnacle makes the duo the second-largest U.S. frozen food company behind Nestle.