Finances and Deals: Page 31
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Energy drink A Shoc raises $29M from investors including Keurig Dr Pepper
The beverage giant was an early investor in 2019 and handles national sales and distribution.
By Christopher Doering • April 19, 2022 -
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Constellation Brands buys remaining stake in RTD drink Austin Cocktails
The acquisition deepens the Corona brewer's presence in the fast-growing category that could control nearly 25% of total alcohol beverage volume by 2025.
By Christopher Doering • April 8, 2022 -
Courtesy of Kerry
Kerry buys ayurvedic ingredients maker Natreon
The deal brings several functional herbs and extracts associated with Indian traditional health practices to the Irish company's portfolio.
By Megan Poinski • April 7, 2022 -
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Tate & Lyle to acquire dietary fiber business in China for $237M
The company said the purchase of Quantum Hi-Tech Biological will strengthen its market position for the popular ingredient while boosting its food and beverage solutions.
By Christopher Doering • April 7, 2022 -
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IPOs in Americas plummet 72% during first quarter: EY
Despite several companies going public in recent years, the food and beverage sector has been largely quiet in 2022, with firms like Chobani deciding to delay listing their shares.
By Jim Tyson , Christopher Doering • April 5, 2022 -
Courtesy of Bowery Farming
Indoor farming to reach an estimated $155.6B by 2026: PitchBook
The space could see a more than 14% growth rate, driven by enthusiasm for the sustainability pitch of players like Bowery Farming and Upward Farms, a new report finds.
By Samantha Oller • April 4, 2022 -
Courtesy of Diageo
Diageo acquires super-premium tequila brand 21Seeds
The purchase of the startup for an undisclosed amount accelerates the company's move into more trendy and higher-margin beverages.
By Christopher Doering • April 1, 2022 -
Courtesy of MycoTechnology
MycoTechnology raises $85M for innovation and international expansion
In its Series E round, the fermented mushroom ingredient giant received money from the venture arms of Griffith Foods, Tyson Foods, Bunge, Continental Grain and Maple Leaf Foods.
By Megan Poinski • March 31, 2022 -
Permission granted by Hostess Brands
Deep DiveWith a portfolio of iconic snacks, Hostess Brands sweetens its business for another century
Just a decade after bankruptcy, the Twinkies maker is thriving under CEO Andy Callahan, who has prioritized innovation and moving its iconic offerings into faster-growing occasions.
By Christopher Doering • March 30, 2022 -
Courtesy of Eat Just
Plant-based food sales hit $7.4B in 2021
Statistics from SPINS, the Good Food Institute and the Plant Based Foods Association showed the segment's growth moderated last year, but continued to increase at a rate three times larger than food in general.
By Megan Poinski • March 30, 2022 -
Courtesy of Ynsect
Ynsect expands to the US with mealworm farm addition
This gives the France-based company a foothold toward making ingredients for human food in America, which are likely to be targeted to the sports nutrition and health markets.
By Megan Poinski • March 29, 2022 -
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After a record 2021, food tech investments will keep coming, conference panel says
At Future Food-Tech in San Francisco last week, several investors detailed why people are getting excited about the space and what will lead the dollars to continue to flow.
By Megan Poinski • March 28, 2022 -
Courtesy of Lightlife
CP Kelco makes plant-based a priority with Shiru partnership and new ingredients line
The ingredient company is targeting meat alternative makers that want cleaner labels with more natural options, and working with the tech startup to develop and commercialize similarly functioning proteins in plants.
By Megan Poinski • March 24, 2022 -
Courtesy of Local Bounti
Local Bounti to acquire indoor farming operator Pete's for $122.5M
The company's first acquisition since going public last November will allow it to expand its retail distribution footprint from roughly 500 stores to more than 10,000.
By Samantha Oller • March 16, 2022 -
Courtesy of Tender
Tender raises $12M to make more realistic plant-based meat
After its beginnings creating scaffolding for cultivated meat, the company is now spinning plant fibers like cotton candy to develop analogs that have a more similar texture to animal meat.
By Megan Poinski • March 15, 2022 -
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Nearly 80% of food and beverage companies have passed on higher costs to customers, survey finds
According to Mazars' research, 83% of respondents expected sales to increase in 2022, while 54% identified higher shipping costs as their primary concern.
By Christopher Doering • March 14, 2022 -
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How Yali Bio plans to revolutionize alternative fats
The startup, which recently closed a $3.9 million seed round, is using precision fermentation to recreate naturally occurring fats for plant-based meat and dairy products.
By Megan Poinski • March 10, 2022 -
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Ginkgo Bioworks partners with Phytolon on natural colors
The biotech powerhouse will work to improve and scale processes of the Israel-based company that uses precision fermentation to make yellow, purple and pink pigments.
By Megan Poinski • March 3, 2022 -
Permission granted by Ingredion
Disruption has drawn ingredient suppliers and food manufacturers closer, Ingredion CEO says
Jim Zallie said reduced R&D budgets, changing consumer tastes and an urgency to get products to market faster has created "more intimate relationships" between the two sides.
By Christopher Doering • March 3, 2022 -
Permission granted by Belgian Boys
Kind founder's fund leads $7M Belgian Boys investment
Through the money and a partnership, Daniel Lubetzky's Equilibra Ventures will help the European-style sweet snacks and breakfast company expand globally.
By Megan Poinski • March 1, 2022 -
Courtesy of Good Culture
Good Culture raises $64M for cultured foods expansion
The cottage cheese brand has attracted funding from investors including actress Kristen Bell as it looks to bring health benefits like probiotics into new product categories.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 24, 2022 -
Courtesy of Wildtype
Wildtype receives $100M investment
The cell-based seafood company plans to use the funding to expand production of sushi-grade salmon as it prepares for a U.S. launch.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 23, 2022 -
Courtesy of The Kraft Heinz Not Company LLC
Kraft Heinz enters joint venture with NotCo
The partnership will develop and produce plant-based co-branded products, combining the CPG giant's vast portfolio and reach with the startup's ability to reimagine animal-derived food.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 23, 2022 -
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Deep DiveOnce an afterthought, brand licensing reaps billions for CPGs hungry for growth
Hershey, Conagra and Post are a few companies using the strategy to expand their business, build equity and keep products relevant.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 22, 2022 -
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Kerry buys 2 biotech companies for more than $226M
The acquisition of Germany's C-LEcta and Mexico's Enmex will help the Irish ingredients company expand its enzymes and precision fermentation business.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 17, 2022
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