Consumer Private Placement and M&A Transactions Review Week Ending June 8, 2025

Tillamook: The company raised $66 million of debt financing on an undisclosed date. The company is a producer of dairy products based in Portland, Oregon.

Joyride: The company received $30 million of development capital from undisclosed investors on June 4, 2025. The company is a producer of plant-based, low sugar, and non-GMO confectionery items based in Austin, Texas.

Tractor Beverage: The company raised $21.3 million of venture funding through a combination of convertible debt and equity from 165 Ventures and other undisclosed investors on June 6, 2025. The company is a producer of organic, non-gmo beverages for the foodservice industry.

Amplifye P24: The company raised $18.5 million of Series A venture funding in a deal led by Magdalena on June 3, 2025. UC Investments and Astanor Ventures also participated in the round. The company is a provider of a proprietary P24 enzyme designed to optimize protein digestion.

Great Northern Salmon: The company raised $10.5 million of venture funding from Eyvi and other undisclosed investors on June 2, 2025. The company is an operator of a American controlled environment salmon farming business.

Umbo: The company raised $1 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on June 5, 2025. The company is a manufacturer of functional mushroom supplements and food products.

Lucky Energy: The company raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from InvestBev on June 2, 2025. The company is a producer of a better-for-you, low-sugar energy drink.

Chef Boyardee / Hometown Food Company: The company was acquired by Hometown Food Company, via its financial sponsor Brynwood Partners, through a $600 million LBO on June 3, 2025. The company is a producer of canned pasta products.

Echo Lake Foods / Cal-Maine Foods: The company was acquired by Cal-Maine Foods for $258 million on June 2, 2025. The company produces, packages, markets and distributes ready-to-eat egg products and breakfast foods.

Accendo Estate / Multiple Investors: The company was acquired by Mr. Jack Bittner and the Bettinelli family for an undisclosed amount on June 2, 2025. The company is a producer of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc based in Napa, California.

Asli Fine Foods / Global Market Foods: The company was acquired by Global Market Foods, a subsidiary of Peak Rock Capital, for an undisclosed amount on June 2, 2025. The company is a producer of food and oil products.

Bonrue Bakery / Savory Fund: The company was acquired by Savory Fund through an LBO on June 4, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of bread and pastry products.

Cape Cod Beer / Triton Beverage Group: The company was acquired by Triton Beverage Group for an undisclosed amount on June 5, 2025. The company is a manufacturer of craft beer based in Hyannis, Massachusetts.

Carmela Foods Distributing / Imperial Beverage: The company, a subsidiary of Carmela Foods, was acquired by Imperial Beverage for an undisclosed amount on June 2, 2025. The company is a producer of specialty foods, estate wines, prime meats, and premium seafood based in Fraser, Michigan.

Dave’s Hot Chicken / Roark Capital Group: The company was acquired by Roark Capital Group through an LBO on June 2, 2025 for $1 billion. The company is an operator of a fast casual restaurant chain which serves Nashville-style hot chicken, and is based in Pasadena, California.

Imperial / Arca Continental: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Arca Continental for an undisclosed amount on June 7, 2025. The company is an operator of vending machines that offer products such as beverages, snacks, and foods, and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

JustEgg Chilled Foods / Noble Foods: The company was acquired by Noble Foods for an undisclosed amount on June 4, 2025. The company is a manufacturer of hard boiled eggs, poached eggs and egg mayonnaise based in Leicester, United Kingdom.

Maple Donuts / Swander Pace Capital: The company was acquired by Swander Pace Capital, Constitution Capital Partners and Partners Capital through an LBO on June 2, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of frozen bakery products intended for in-store and food service bakeries.

Meiomi Wines / The Wine Group: The company, a subsidiary of Constellation Brands was acquired by The Wine Group for an undisclosed amount on June 2, 2025. The company is a producer of wines, specifically Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, based in Rutherford, California.

Rowdy Mermaid / KarpReilly: The company was acquired by KarpReilly, Next in Natural and Luke Comer through an LBO on June 3, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is producer of kombucha and functional soda drinks.

Rumiano Cheese / Sartori Cheese: The company was acquired by Sartori Cheese for an undisclosed amount on June 2, 2025. The company is a producer of organic cheese and dairy products.

Station 26 Brewing / Wilding Brands: The company was acquired by Wilding Brands for undisclosed amount on June 05, 2025. The company is an operator of a brewery based in Denver, Colorado.

Van De Kamp’s and Mrs Paul’s / High Liner Foods: High Liner Foods reached a definitive agreement to acquire the business of Van De Kamp’s and Mrs Paul’s, from Conagra Brands, for $55 million on June 6, 2025. The business is a producer of frozen seafood products.

Vega Insiders / Plukon Food Group: European poultry producer Plukon Food Group has acquired the activities of Dutch plant-based brand Vega Insiders, part of the Zilverwerf Group.  The company is a producer of plant-based food products such as plant-based minced meat, falafel, cheese bites, and bacon strips for the retail, foodservice, and quick-service restaurant markets.