Consumer Private Placement and M&A Transactions Review Week Ending October 19, 2025

Chobani: The company received $650 million of financing from undisclosed investors on October 16, 2025. The company is a producer of Greek yogurt, dairy products, and plant-based beverages for retail distribution.

Meiogenix: The company is in the process of raising EUR 15 million of Series B venture funding on October 13, 2025. The company is a developer of a precision gene editing technology for crop breeding and agricultural trait development.

Birdcall: The company received $3.15 million of development capital from undisclosed investors on October 15, 2025. The company is an operator of a technology-driven quick-service restaurant chain serving chicken sandwiches and natural fast food.

All Things Butter: The company raised GBP 2 million of venture funding in a deal led by Rose Street Capital on October 14, 2025, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at GBP 11.6 million. Access Industries and other undisclosed investors also participated in the round. The company is a producer of butter products made from organic, locally-sourced ingredients.

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop: The company raised $2.4 million of venture funding through a combination of debt and equity in a deal led by RSE Ventures on October 14, 2025. Branded Hospitality and other undisclosed investors also participated in the round. The company is an opeartor of a fast-casual restaurant concept featuring automated ordering kiosks and dumpling-based menu items.

CLEAN Cause: The company raised $2.3 million of Series C venture funding from undisclosed investors on October 15, 2025, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $25.7 million. The company is a producer of organic sparkling yerba mate beverages.

Benbecula Distillery: The company raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from Maven Capital Partners UK on October 13, 2025. The company is an operator of a scotch whisky distillery.

Sous: The company raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding in a deal led by PeakBridge on October 16, 2025. Gekko Partners also participated in the round. The company is an operator of a meal kit delivery platform featuring chef-prepared and restaurant-branded meal kits.

Burgess Farms / Chiltern Capital: The company, a subsidiary of Produce World Investments, was acquired by James Barker and Chiltern Capital through an LBO on October 13, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is an operator of an agricultural production and fresh produce growing operation in Spalding, United Kingdom.

Caro Nut / Certified Origins Italia: The company was acquired by Certified Origins Italia for an undisclosed amount on October 16, 2025. The company is a provider of nut processing, roasting, and packaging services for food manufacturers, retailers, and consumer brands.

Foraged / E-Fish: The company was acquired by E-Fish for an undisclosed amount on October 17, 2025. The company is an operator of an online marketplace connecting foragers, farmers, and specialty food producers with restaurants and consumers.

Forestwood Farm / Red Arts Capital: The company was acquired by Red Arts Capital through an LBO on October 14, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a supplier of fresh produce distribution services intended for institutional and foodservice clients.

Leofresh / Elevation Capital Partners: The company was acquired by Elevation Capital Partners, Mr. Hillel Sebag and Mr. Pierre Bensoussan through an LBO on October 13, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a supplier of premium specialty food products and ingredients to high-end restaurants and hospitality clients.

Mélange des Alpes / Les Brasseurs Savoyards: The company was acquired by Les Brasseurs Savoyards for an undisclosed amount on October 13, 2025. The company is a producer of craft beverages and brewing ingredients for retail and homebrewing markets across France..

Moorea / Leofresh: The company was acquired by Leofresh, via its financial sponsor Elevation Capital Partners, through an LBO on October 13, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a wholesaler of fruits and vegetables based in Chevilly-Larue, France.

Sol Group / Martori Farms: The company was acquired by Martori Farms for an undisclosed amount on October 13, 2025. The company is a producer of cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelons based in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Ten Locks Drinks / Amber Beverage UK: The company, a subsidiary of Kingsland Drinks, was acquired by Amber Beverage UK for an undisclosed amount on October 13, 2025. The company is a producer of craft spirits and alcoholic beverages in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Troyer Foods / Unknown Investor: The company was acquired for an undisclosed amount on October 16, 2025. The company is a distributor of food products, restaurant supplies, and commercial kitchen equipment to foodservice operators in the midwestern United States.

Vital Meat / Gourmey: The company was acquired by Gourmey for an undisclosed amount on October 15, 2025. The company is a producer of cultivated chicken meat using cellular agriculture technology.

White Coffee / Fresh Brew Group USA: The Branded Coffee Licensed Division of White Coffee, was acquired by Fresh Brew Group USA for an undisclosed amount on October 14, 2025. The company is a producer of licensed branded coffee products, including ground coffee and single-serve pods, for retail distribution.

WOLF Essgenuss / Morliny Foods Holding: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Morliny Foods Holding for an undisclosed amount on October 13, 2025. The company is a producer of premium meat products and sausage specialties for retail, restaurant, and convenience food channels.