Consumer Private Placement and M&A Transactions Review Week Ending July 13, 2025

Farmer Focus: The company raised $57.7 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on July 10, 2025. The company is a producer of organic chicken.

Zack’s Mighty: The company raised $4.5 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on July 10, 2025. The company is a producer of organic tortilla chip snack products.

Peace Coffee: The company received $1.4 million of development capital from undisclosed investors on July 9, 2025. The company is an operator of a fair trade coffee business intended to promote small-scale coffee growers in the United States.

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop: The company raised $1 million of venture funding in the form of convertible debt in a deal led by RSE Ventures on July 7, 2025. The company is an operator of a fast-casual dining brand intended to transform traditional dinner dishes into various dumpling meals.

Lexington Bakes: The company raised $1 million of venture funding in a deal led by Rainfall Ventures on July 10, 2025. The company is a manufacturer of organic baked goods, such as brownies and cookies.

Smoothie King Franchises: The company received an undisclosed amount of development capital from Main Post Partners on July 10, 2025. The company is an operator of smoothie bars based in Dallas, Texas.

WK Kellogg / Ferrero International: The company entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Ferrero International, via its financial sponsor Marlo, through an estimated $3.1 billion public-to-private LBO on July 10, 2025. WK Kellogg is the second-largest cereal manufacturer in North America.

Western’s Smokehouse / Monogram Capital Partners Continuation Fund: The company was rolled into the Monogram Capital Partners Continuation Fund through an estimated $500 million deal on July 9, 2025. The company is a provider of private label processed smoked meat products.

Antarctic Foods Aquitaine / Fruveco: The company was acquired by Fruveco for an undisclosed amount on July 7, 2025. The company is a producer and distributor of frozen vegetables such as carrots, peas, beans, and sweet corn.

Carambar & Co. / Ferrara Candy Company: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Ferrara Candy Company, a subsidiary of Ferrero International, for an undisclosed amount on July 11, 2025. The company is a producer of chocolates and confectionery food products based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.

Greenpoint Trading / Westfalia Fruit: The company was acquired by Westfalia Fruit, via its financial sponsors Women Investment Portfolio Holdings and Solum Partners, through an LBO on July 8, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a provider of fruit and vegetables intended to serve wholesalers, foodservice suppliers, supermarkets, and catering companies.

Intermountain Packing / American Farmers Network: The company was acquired by American Farmers Network for an undisclosed amount on July 10, 2025. The company is an operator of meat processing and packing services.

Island Poké / Honi Poke: The company was acquired by Honi Poke, a subsidiary of Delgany UK, for an undisclosed amount on July 7, 2025. The company is an operator of a restaurant chain specializing in customizable poké bowls.

Maison Philippe Viallet / The Chifflot Family: The company was acquired by The Chifflot family for an undisclosed amount on July 7, 2025. The company is a producer of wines based in Apremont, France.

Rtm Property Holdings / Local Hospitality Group: The company was acquired by Local Hospitality Group for an undisclosed amount on July 9, 2025. The company is an operator of a distillery based in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Swirl Wine Brokers / Vinifera Wine Marketing: The company was acquired by Vinifera Wine Marketing for an undisclosed amount on July 8, 2025. The company is an operator of a Northern California-based full-service wine brokerage, distributor and import firm.

The Turmeric Co. / A.G. Barr: The company was acquired by A.G. Barr for an undisclosed amount on July 7, 2025. The company is an operator of a functional health drink company that produces turmeric-based shots designed to support various wellness needs.

Wine Source / Unknown Investor: The company was acquired for an undisclosed amount on July 9, 2025. The company is a global premium wine and spirits supplier.

Zing Zang / Mizkan America: The company was acquired by Mizkan America, a subsidiary of Olam Group, for an undisclosed amount on July 10, 2025. The company is a producer of non-alcoholic cocktail mixers and ready-to-drink cocktails.