Chilco River Holdings Acquires Daru Whiskey
California-based Chilco River Holdings announced the acquisition of Canadian whiskey brand Daru Whiskey, founded by brothers Andy and Sonny Sran. The deal, completed via restricted Chilco River stock shares, had undisclosed financial terms. Daru Whiskey will join Chilco River’s portfolio as the founders become advisors, with plans to expand distribution across the U.S.
Vion Food Group Sells Two German Slaughterhouses to Boeser Frischfleisch and OSI Europe Foodworks
Vion Food Group announced it has entered a principal commercial agreement to divest its Waldkraiburg beef plant and Crailsheim pork and beef facility in Germany to Boeser Frischfleisch and OSI Europe Foodworks, respectively. The share deals are pending regulatory approval...
ALL THINGS Raises $4.5M in Funding Led by The Equity Studio
UK-based dairy brand ALL THINGS secured $4.5M in funding, led by The Equity Studio with participation from Access Industries and Active Partners. The capital will support supply chain expansion, vertical integration, and product development as the brand scales its cottage...
Schnuck Markets Provides $5,000 Equity‑free Funding to Each of 10 Local Startups in Springboard Cohort
Schnuck Markets Inc. launched the second cohort of its Springboard emerging business accelerator, placing ten local brands in 15 St. Louis stores for a four‑week trial. Each participating company received $5,000 in equity‑free funding from Schnucks, with the trial running...
Plant Based Innovations Acquires Alpenrose Business From Smith Brothers Farms
Plant Based Innovations (PBI) completed the acquisition of the former Alpenrose butter, sour cream and ice‑cream mix business from Smith Brothers Farms in Clackamas, Oregon. The deal preserves about 35 local jobs and ensures continued production of dairy products, while...
Monbake Group Acquires Spanish Foodservice Supplier Triticum
Spanish frozen bakery leader Monbake Group announced the acquisition of local foodservice supplier Triticum, a bakery products maker for the hospitality sector. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal, aimed at strengthening Monbake’s value proposition in the horeca channel, follows...
Evanium Raises $2.4M in Funding Round Backed by FoodLabs and Feast Ventures
Evanium, a developer of dual‑coating encapsulation technology for nutraceuticals, announced a €2.2 million ($2.4 million) funding round backed by FoodLabs and Feast Ventures. The capital will be used to scale its Optisolv platform, advance clinical studies and expand partnerships across food, supplement...
Tilray to Acquire BrewDog's US Assets
In March 2026, Tilray announced it will acquire BrewDog's assets, expanding its presence in the craft beer market. The acquisition follows BrewDog's decline in the 2025 craft brewery rankings.
Suja Life Files for IPO, Targeting Nasdaq Listing Under Ticker SUJA
Suja Life, the maker of Suja juice, Vive Organic, and Slice soda, has filed for an initial public offering on the Nasdaq under the ticker SUJA. The filing does not disclose the offering price, but the company aims to leverage...
White Claw Owner Mark Anthony Group Acquires The Finnish Long Drink
Mark Anthony Group, the owner of White Claw, announced it has reached a deal to acquire ready‑to‑drink brand The Finnish Long Drink for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition expands Mark Anthony’s portfolio in the RTD segment and aims to scale...
Sula Vineyards Acquires Moët Hennessy's Domain Chandon India for INR 200M
Sula Vineyards announced the acquisition of Domain Chandon India, the premium sparkling wine estate owned by Moët Hennessy, for INR 200 million (≈$2.4 million). The deal transfers the land, winery, building and vineyards to Sula, while the Chandon brand remains with Moët...
Hardee’s Reopens 15 Locations After Acquiring ARC Burger Franchise Outlets
Hardee’s Restaurants announced it has reopened 15 former ARC Burger franchise locations in Georgia, Missouri and South Carolina, converting them to corporate‑owned restaurants. The move follows a legal dispute that led to the closure of 77 ARC Burger sites in December 2025, and...
Diafa Acquires Majority Stake in Ivy Empire for $1.78B
Abu Dhabi investor Diafa has agreed to purchase a controlling interest in the Ivy empire, the UK restaurant and private members’ club group owned by Richard Caring, in a deal valued at £1.4 billion ($1.78 billion). The transaction includes venues such as...
Mackie's Acquires Kintore Site to Boost Efficiency and Reduce Food Miles
Mackie's of Scotland has completed the acquisition of a new 50,000‑sq‑ft site in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, to bring distribution in‑house, cut food‑miles and increase capacity. The move follows a record £24.8 million turnover and aims to strengthen the local economy and sustainability.
FruBon Raises Undisclosed Funding Round From Fireside Ventures, Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office and Angel Investors
Indian dairy and ice‑cream brand FruBon, operated by Dev Milk Foods, announced it has closed an undisclosed funding round backed by Fireside Ventures, Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office and a group of angel investors. The capital will be used to expand...
Bullish Invests in Singing Pastures to Scale Meat Snack Brand
Bullish, a consumer investment and marketing firm, announced an undisclosed investment in Singing Pastures, a woman‑owned meat snack brand. The funding will help the company expand its high‑protein snack line, which is already in over 800 U.S. retail locations and...
Chanel-Owned St. Supéry Acquires Rudd Estate
St. Supéry, the Napa Valley wine producer owned by Chanel, completed the acquisition of Rudd Estate in Oakville on April 13, adding the 65‑acre winery and the Crossroads by Rudd brand to its portfolio. The deal expands St. Supéry’s holdings...
Northern Shore Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Texas Coffee Partners
Northern Shore Capital, a private‑equity firm based in Michigan, has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Texas Coffee Partners, the franchisee operating 7 Brew drive‑through coffee locations in Texas. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Specialty Food Association Completes Acquisition of Good Food Foundation
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) announced the completion of its integration of the former Good Food Foundation’s programs, services and events under the SFA umbrella. The deal brings Good Food Guild and Merchant members into SFA, expanding its membership base...
Francisco Foods Acquires Rizo-Lopez Foods Assets Out of Bankruptcy
Valley Milk formed a new joint venture, Francisco Foods, which has acquired substantially all assets of Rizo-Lopez Foods out of bankruptcy. The acquisition preserves the Tío Francisco brand and retains the Modesto-based workforce and customer relationships. Francisco Foods is majority-owned...
Pronghorn Invests in Humano Tequila to Expand Its Tequila Portfolio
Pronghorn, a Diageo‑backed drinks accelerator, announced an investment in Humano Tequila, a fast‑growing additive‑free tequila brand in the US. The deal adds Humano to Pronghorn’s portfolio alongside other spirits brands, with the investment amount undisclosed.
Barron Trump's Startup Sollos Raises $1M in Private Placement
Barron Trump, a 19‑year‑old NYU student, is launching Sollos, a ready‑to‑drink yerba mate brand. The company raised $1 million through a private placement, according to SEC filings, and plans to debut its pineapple‑coconut flavored drink in May. Sollos will focus on...
Mersey Seafoods to Acquire Comeau Sea Foods
Mersey Seafoods announced it will acquire Comeau Sea Foods, a Nova Scotia-based seafood processor. The agreement is pending regulatory approval from Canada's Competition Bureau. Upon completion, Mersey would hold 33.87% of the offshore scallop quota, second only to Clearwater Seafoods.
Colruyt Group Injects $15.3M Into Cru Fresh Market Chain
Colruyt Group announced a €14 million (≈$15.3 million) capital increase for its loss‑making fresh food market concept Cru. The injection aims to support growth, improve profitability and reinforce the brand’s position within the group. The move underscores the retailer’s confidence in its...
CK Snacks Acquires Keystone Food Products
CK Snacks, a private‑label snack manufacturer based in Grand Rapids, announced the acquisition of Easton, Pennsylvania‑based Keystone Food Products, expanding its manufacturing footprint to the East Coast. The deal value was undisclosed. The acquisition adds Keystone’s tortilla chip and snack...
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Acquires Eagle Rock Distributing, Shuts Down Colorado Operations
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has completed the acquisition of Eagle Rock Distributing Company’s Colorado business. Following the deal, Eagle Rock will shut down all Colorado operations, laying off 514 employees effective June 5, 2026. The asset sale marks a...
CH Guenther & Son Acquires Les Aliments Mejicano
US food group CH Guenther & Son announced the acquisition of Canadian flour-tortilla producer Les Aliments Mejicano on April 8, 2026. The deal expands CH Guenther's tortilla manufacturing and distribution capabilities across North America, adding about 80 employees and bringing...