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Pronghorn Makes First NA Investment in Mocktail Club
Mocktail Club, maker of a line of non-alcoholic canned cocktails, announced today it has received an investment from spirits industry capital and brand building firm Pronghorn, aimed at helping the Washington, D.C.-based business expand across the country.
Retail Strategy Firm PLTFRM Broadens Base with Eye to New Channels
As online marketing and ecommerce have radically changed the playbook for brands, CPG strategy firm PLTFRM is aiming to provide a new “operating system” for modern startups, and now it’s expanding its retail and marketing services to new channels and new industries.
Under Next in Natural’s Lead, Sound Works Towards Profitability
Late last year, sparkling beverage maker Sound was facing an existential crisis. Social media had gone quiet and consumers seeking out its canned botanical and tea drinks online and in stores were met with months-long out of stocks.
Suja Life Acquires Slice Soda Trademark
Suja Life has announced its acquisition of soda brand Slice, representing the company’s second acquisition since its purchase of Vive Organic in 2022. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Uncle Nearest Acquires Square One Organic Spirits
Uncle Nearest, the country’s largest Black-owned distillery, is widening its reach across spirit categories in announcing a deal to acquire Square One Organic Spirits, the company announced today.
Jay-Z’s Marcy Venture Partners Backs The Finnish Long Drink
Jay-Z’s Marcy Venture Partners is the latest group to invest in ready-to-drink brand The Finnish Long Drink, the company announced today.
Kristen Bell Joins PLEZi as Investor, Brand Partner
Actress and experienced CPG investor Kristen Bell announced today that she has joined PLEZi, the kids drink brand co-founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama, as an investor and brand partner to grow brand awareness and accessibility.
OWYN Acquired By The Simply Good Foods Company
The Simply Good Foods Company (SGFC) is adding more muscle to its brand lineup. The publicly-traded company announced today it will acquire Only What You Need (OWYN) for $280 million in a cash transaction.
Struggling CPG Lender Ampla Up For Sale; Brands Face Credit Concerns
An important source of working capital for early stage food and beverage entrepreneurs is in turmoil as fintech consumer brand lender Ampla and its investors have spent the last several weeks fighting off collapse.
Pernod Ricard’s Ace Beverage Group Acquires Canadian RTD Nude
Pernod Ricard-owned Corby Spirit and Wine, Canada’s second largest marketer and distributor of spirits and wines, has agreed to purchase RTD brand Nude for $8 million ($11 million CAD).
Kroger/Albertsons: 166 Stores and Support Assets Added To Updated Divestiture Plan With C&S
Two months after the FTC completed a review of Kroger and Albertsons’ proposed supermarket mega-merger and filed a lawsuit to block the deal, the grocery chains have added more store locations and assets to an updated version of their definitive divestiture agreement with C&S Wholesalers.
Expanding Its Portfolio, Next Century Spirits Acquires Southwest Spirits & Wine
Next Century Spirits, the spirits supplier behind American single malt whiskey Bear Fight, has acquired a majority of Southwest Spirits & Wine brand assets, the company announced today.