Suja Life IPO Raises $187M; ‘We Are Just Getting Started,’ Says CEO
Once underwriting discounts and commissions are deducted, net proceeds are expected to be around $173.6 million, according to a press release.
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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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Pernod Ricard Acquires George Strait’s Codigo 1530 Tequila
Pernod Ricard announced on Monday that it had acquired a majority stake in Código 1530 Tequila, the ultra-premium tequila co-founded by country music singer George Strait.
Diageo Acquires Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur Brand Mr Black
Global spirits conglomerate Diageo has acquired premium cold brew coffee liqueur brand Mr Black, in which it previously held a minority stake, the company announced today. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
PATH Closes $30M Series A Round, Projects Up To 300% Retail Expansion
Bottled water brand PATH has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round led by Altos Ventures aimed at expanding its nationwide distribution footprint and supporting a new East Coast manufacturing facility.
Caliwater Raises $2 Million ‘Strategic Round’ to Support National Expansion
Cactus water startup brand Caliwater has raised $2 million in a financing round backed by a slate of professional athletes, actors and musicians. The round, announced today, marks the brand’s second $2 million raise in as many years.
Cann Acquires Sweet Reason, Targeting Mainstream Alcohol Alternative Space
Cannabis beverage producer Cann announced today it has acquired Toronto-based CBD drink maker Sweet Reason, marking the company’s first acquisition as it seeks to build out a platform for alcohol alternatives. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Cloud Water Raises $5 Million, Pushes Deeper Into Mainstream Retail
Cloud Water Brands, the New York-based beverage company behind a line of CBD-infused and immunity drinks, has raised $5 million as part of its Series A funding to support nationwide distribution expansion.
Ball Corp. Sells Russian Operations to Arnest Group for $530 Million
Ball Corp., the world’s largest manufacturer of aluminum beverage cans, has sold its business in Russia to the Arnest Group for $530 million. Arnest is “the largest manufacturer of perfume, cosmetic and household products in aerosol packaging in Russia,” and Ball’s aluminum aerosol division has collaborated with Arnest in the past.
Aura Bora Closes Eight-Figure Funding Round, Eyes Conventional Retail Expansion
Botanical-infused sparkling water brand Aura Bora announced today the closing of a series A funding round that brings its total lifetime financing north of $10 million. The raise was led by Siddhi Capital, with additional participation from other firms as well as Waterloo co-founder Clayton Christopher.
Fever-Tree Quietly Acquires Powell & Mahoney Cocktail Mixers
Fever-Tree expands its reach in the U.S. by widening its portfolio of non-carbonated beverages with the acquisition of craft mixer maker Powell and Mahoney.
Solving The Problem Of Investment For Food And Beverage Brands
Ryan Williams, the former VP of Finance and Ops at RISE Brewing Co., has created a tool called the Food and Beverage Investor Database (FABID) which aims to help new entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry navigate the complicated world of fundraising.
Chobani Pulls IPO Plans
Chobani scuttled its public offering plans on Friday, citing “current market conditions.” The news comes over a year after it filed with the SEC and six months after announcing it would delay its public offering.
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NewAge Declares Bankruptcy, Claiming Almost $150M in Debts [Updated]
NewAge, Inc., the Utah-based beverage portfolio company-turned-MLM wellness business, and three of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief in Delaware. The announcement on Tuesday comes nearly three months after NewAge declared in June that it would commence a review of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value.
Butterfly Locks In $1 Billion For Food-focused Investments
Private equity firm Butterfly announced today it has closed its sophomore fund, securing commitments from an undisclosed number of institutional investors, family offices, entrepreneurs, and food investors to invest a total of $1 billion in “seed to fork” food-focused entities.
Profile: Beverage Investor Cælum Capital Limited Seeks Founders Ready to Scale-Up
After over two decades, CompassBox has earned a name for itself through frequent releases of blended malts and a campaign aimed at encouraging transparency in whisky spirits. That’s the exact kind of innovation and passion Manesh Rungta, the founder and managing partner of Cælum Capital Limited, is looking for.