Investment

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Featured Investment Content

Forward Consumer Partners Closes $500M Fund

by Martín Caballero, Mar. 26, 2026 at 12:11 PM

The Connecticut-based firm said its Fund II, launched in December 2025, will continue to focus on majority equity investments in the range of $25 to $250 million.

After Reformulation Struggles, Yough Breaks Through with Major Retail Wins

by Adrianne DeLuca, Mar. 23, 2026 at 5:03 PM

Greek yogurt-based frozen pizza maker Yough was nearing an almost deadly inflection point, until Target stepped in. Over the past six months co-founder and CEO Micheal Rolland went from questioning whether to continue, to buckling down the business and scaling up from 50 to a few thousand doors nationwide.

Why Keep It REAL Is Building A New Business Model

by Adrianne DeLuca, Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:44 AM

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.

Additional Content

El Latino Secures Strategic Partnership To Accelerate U.S. Expansion

by Monica Watrous, Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:02 AM

El Latino, a Miami-based maker of specialty Latin American and Caribbean Foods, announced a strategic partnership with private equity firm Apex Capital that will support its nationwide expansion.

CPG Week Podcast: Mayo-Mustard Merger, Creatine Craze and HOP WTR On Top

by Nosh Staff, Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:15 AM

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery unpack the McCormick-Unilever merger, Constellation Brands’ purchase of HOP WTR, Create Wellness’ fresh funding-fueled expansion, and Q Mixers’ move into functional beverages.

What’s Behind Sow Good’s Shakeup? Asset Sales, Leadership Turnover Follow Liquidity Push

by Shauna Golden, Apr. 1, 2026 at 4:14 PM

In another leadership shakeup at freeze-dried candy manufacturer Sow Good, CEO David Lazar has resigned after less than three months at the helm, according to an 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Standing Ovation Closes $34.2M To Scale Alt Dairy Ingredient In U.S.

by Lukas Southard, Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:59 AM

Paris-based Standing Ovation has secured a $34.2 million Series B to scale dairy protein production using precision fermentation technology.

McCormick to Merge with Unilever’s Food Business in $45B Deal

by Shauna Golden, Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:14 AM

Spice giant McCormick & Company announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Unilever’s food business, excluding India, in a transaction that values the unit at nearly $45 billion.

Create Lands $20M To Scale Into Creatine Hydration Powders

by Lukas Southard, Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:08 PM

Creatine gummy brand Create Wellness is moving into powdered beverages with a $20 million investment led by Alliance Consumer Growth and Impact Capital.

CPG Week Podcast: From Huel to Hellmann’s, Big Food Makes Its Moves

by Nosh Staff, Mar. 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss Danone’s acquisition of Huel, fresh funding for frozen dumpling maker Laoban, a potential merger in the condiment set, and the high cost of eating according to the new food pyramid.