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Rainforest Distribution Acquires New England Distributor Associated Buyers Rainforest Distribution Acquires New England Distributor Associated Buyers

Rainforest Distribution Acquires New England Distributor Associated Buyers

by Brad Avery,

Rainforest Distribution Corp. has acquired New England natural and specialty foods distributor Associated Buyers, the companies announced this week. According to a press release, the companies will take roughly two months to transition the Associated Buyers’ network into the Rainforest system.

With Humm Acquisition, SYSTM Homes in on Gut Health With Humm Acquisition, SYSTM Homes in on Gut Health

With Humm Acquisition, SYSTM Homes in on Gut Health

by Brad Avery,

Yesterday, California-based CPG company SYSTM Foods announced it had acquired Humm Kombucha for an undisclosed sum. The deal now places the nearly 15-year-old brand under the command of SYSTM’s executive team, which also operates two other functional beverage acquisitions - REBBL and Chameleon Organic Coffee.

SYSTM Foods Acquires Humm Kombucha SYSTM Foods Acquires Humm Kombucha

SYSTM Foods Acquires Humm Kombucha

by Brad Avery,

SYSTM Foods, a joint venture between SYSTM Brands and CPG investment firm GroundForce Capital, have acquired Humm Kombucha, the companies announced today. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

ROAR Organics Prioritizes RTDs, Marketing Spend With New $6M ROAR Organics Prioritizes RTDs, Marketing Spend With New $6M

ROAR Organics Prioritizes RTDs, Marketing Spend With New $6M

by Lukas Southard,

ROAR Organics added a new $6 million investment tranche to the $10 million had raised thus far this year. The new capital is expected to go towards marketing by re-upping its promotional partnerships and building on the success of its RTD beverage and the relaunch of powders.

Chobani Acquires La Colombe in $900 Million Deal Chobani Acquires La Colombe in $900 Million Deal

Chobani Acquires La Colombe in $900 Million Deal

by Martín Caballero,

Chobani has paid $900 million to acquire coffee roaster and retailer La Colombe, the company announced today, a move that sees Keurig Dr Pepper, a minority investor in La Colombe, become an equity stakeholder in the yogurt and dairy company.

Martie, Ecommerce Discount Grocery Platform, Raises $7M Martie, Ecommerce Discount Grocery Platform, Raises $7M

Martie, Ecommerce Discount Grocery Platform, Raises $7M

by Brad Avery,

As it looks to expand its team to match its fast-growing footprint, discount grocery ecommerce platform Martie has raised $7 million in a new funding round led by Upfront Ventures, the company announced this week.

sipMargs Raises $2 Million, Expands Distribution sipMargs Raises $2 Million, Expands Distribution

sipMargs Raises $2 Million, Expands Distribution

by Ferron Salniker,

Canned margarita brand sipMargs has closed on a $2 million funding round led by Lab Capital Advisors, the same investor that put $3 million into the brand in May 2022.

BioSteel Finds New Owner Through Court-Supervised Sale BioSteel Finds New Owner Through Court-Supervised Sale

BioSteel Finds New Owner Through Court-Supervised Sale

by Brad Avery,

After announcing it would drop its flailing sports drink brand BioSteel earlier this summer, Canopy Growth announced Friday it has found two buyers for the brand’s assets through a court-approved agreement.