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CPG Funding Trends: Capital Gets More Targeted – FABID by Northhall Q1 2026 Report
The Q1 2026 funding report from Northhall paints a picture of a funding environment that is cooling, but not collapsing. Total investment in food, beverage, and CPG brands reached approximately $340M, marking a 13% decline quarter-over-quarter as deal volume also pulled back.
Create Lands $20M To Scale Into Creatine Hydration Powders
Creatine gummy brand Create Wellness is moving into powdered beverages with a $20 million investment led by Alliance Consumer Growth and Impact Capital.
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Lucky Energy Nets $14.2 Million in Fresh Funding
Clean ingredient energy drink maker Lucky Energy has secured a new tranche of growth capital as it looks to double down in key markets while broadening its team.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Is The Insurgency Winning?
Some of the top names in Bain & Company’s annual insurgent CPG brands list should seem more than a little familiar: Alani Nu, Ghost, Poppi. Do you sense a theme?
Diageo’s Shift: What the Distill Ventures Decision Signals For The Spirits Industry
After over a decade of investing in emerging spirits and adult non-alc brands, last week Diageo confirmed that its venture arm Distill Ventures will cease bringing new brands into its portfolio. What does the wind-down signal for the spirits group and does it say something about the larger spirits industry?
Infinium Spirits Buys Banana-Flavored Howler Head From Campari
Campari’s Howler Head Whiskey has been acquired by San Diego-based group Infinium Spirits, joining an expanding portfolio that includes Templeton Rye, Corralejo Tequila, Zaya Rum and Seagram’s Vodka.
Report: Pepsi Closing In on Poppi Acquisition
PepsiCo is close to acquiring prebiotic soda brand Poppi in a deal valued at over $1.5 billion, according to a report published in Bloomberg this morning, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.
SipMargs Lands $3M, Influencer Alix Earle For Revamp
SipMARGS, a ready-to-drink (RTD) sparkling margarita brand has revamped its liquid and landed $3 million from new investors, including powerhouse social media influencer Alix Earle.
Snoop Dogg, Harmony Craft Bevs Partner on Functional Drink Co
The legendary rapper and entrepreneur announced a strategic investment and partnership with Craft Harmony Beverages today that brings along both his existing range of THC-infused beverages and his considerable cultural cache.
Big Deal: The Most Important Beverage Transactions, 2024
Even in a tough year, beverage brands that were able to show organic growth were also able to find investors willing to back expansion. Investors remained interested in the energy drink and modern soda categories, as well as protein-enhanced drinks and NA Beer.
Universal Pure Buys Dora’s Naturals’ HPP Business
Northeast distributor Dora’s Naturals is out of the High-Pressure Processing business as the company has sold its HPP assets to Universal Pure Holdings LLC, a cold chain food safety solutions provider.
Analysis: Alani Nu & Celsius Deal Sparks Distro Realignment, Possible KDP Rethink?
Together, Celsius and Alani Nu are expected to drive around $2 billion in sales across the combined portfolio – that’s if the two brands don’t cannibalize each other first.
Celsius Acquires Alani Nu for $1.8 Billion
The energy drink market just got a little smaller, as Celsius Holdings announced today it has agreed to acquire competitor Alani Nu for $1.8 billion, comprising a mix of cash and stock.
Constellation Brands Takes Minority Stake in Hiyo Non-Alc Functional RTD Brand
Continuing to bolster its adult non-alc (NA) portfolio, Constellation Brands has acquired a minority stake in Hiyo, a functional ready-to-drink tonic, the company announced today.
Brother’s Bond Bourbon Lands $7.5M, Talks Global Expansion
Another round of investors has gone batty for Brother's Bond Bourbon, the whiskey brand founded by co-stars of the teen TV drama series Vampire Diaries.
Aura Bora Acquired by Next In Natural
Sparkling water brand Aura Bora, known for its creative can designs and botanical infused flavors, has been acquired by New York-based investor and brand collective Next In Natural.