Mayo-Mustard Merger, Creatine Craze and HOP WTR On Top
The podcast highlighted McCormick's pending merger with Unilever's food division, uniting brands like Hellmann's and French's. Constellation Brands agreed to acquire HOP WTR, a functional sparkling water, while Create Wellness secured $20 million to expand into powdered beverages. Q Mixers announced its first functional cocktail mixer, reflecting evolving consumer alcohol preferences. The episode also touched on recent April Fools hoaxes in the CPG space.
From Huel to Hellmann's, Big Food Makes Its Moves
Danone announced a $1.1 billion acquisition of British meal‑replacement brand Huel, signaling a deeper push into the plant‑based sector. Frozen‑food startup Laoban raised $7.2 million to expand beyond dumplings into broader Asian categories. Unilever is reportedly negotiating the sale of its food...