Consumer Private Placement and M&A Transactions Review
This weekly digest of deals in the Consumer sector is designed to provide a quick readout of Private Placement and M&A activity.
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Private Placement / Financing Transactions
Olipop: The company closed on $200 million of an undisclosed targeted amount of venture funding on May 1, 2026. The company is an operator of a prebiotic soda brand offering fiber-forward alternatives to traditional soft drinks.
Recover 180: The company raised $8.5 million of venture funding from Palm Tree Crew Investments, Flux Capital, CB3 Holdings and other undisclosed investors on April 29, 2026. The company is a producer of organic sports hydration beverages made with coconut water, electrolytes, and vitamins.
Gymkhana: The company raised $8.5 million of Series A venture funding in a deal led by CAVU Consumer Partners on April 30, 2026. The company is an operator of an e-commerce platform producing Indian cooking sauces, marinades, and chutneys.
All Things Butter: The company raised GBP 5.7 million of venture funding in a deal led by Rose Street Capital on April 28, 2026. Active Partners, The Equity Studio and Access Industries also participated in the round. The company is an operator of a dairy brand producing butter and flavored butter products for home cooking and foodservice use.
Neutonic: The company raised $6 million of venture funding from Alan Barratt, Codie A. Sanchez and Dan Martell on April 28, 2026, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $54 million. Ollie Marchon, Ross Edgley, Nomit Shah and Zach Ranen also participated in the round. The company is an operator of a nootropic productivity drink brand producing ready-to-drink beverages with natural caffeine and cognitive ingredients.
Nutrivert: The company raised $2.3 million of Series A venture funding from undisclosed investors on April 29, 2026, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $14 million. The company is an operator of a biotechnology business developing non-antibiotic feed additives for livestock health and feed efficiency.
Opalia: The company raised CAD 3.2 million of venture funding in a deal led by Nà darra Ventures on April 28, 2026. Investissement Quebec, BoxOne Ventures, Spring Capital, UCeed, Cycle Momentum and Anges Québec also participated in the round. The company is a producer of cell-based dairy products made from mammary cells, including animal-free milk ingredients.
Struesli: The company raised $1.5 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on May 1, 2026. The company is an operator of a granola brand.
818 Spirits: The company raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from Sazerac on April 28, 2026. The company is a producer of tequila products.
Attaboy: The company raised venture funding from Malar Group and other undisclosed investors on April 29, 2026. The company is a manufacturer of wellness supplements designed to support energy, hydration, recovery, and cognitive function.
Black River Juice Company: The company received an undisclosed amount of development capital from Obelysk in May 2026. The company is a producer of juices, juice blends, and spritzers made without added sugar, flavoring, or preservatives.
MASA: The company raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from 4th & 1 Ventures and Blanck Capital on April 30, 2026. The company is a producer of seed-oil-free tortilla chips made from natural ingredients.
Young American Food Brands: The company received an undisclosed amount of development capital from Falfurrias Management Partners on April 29, 2026. The company is a manufacturer of fresh and frozen meat products intended to supply both retail and foodservice customers across the United States and international markets.
M&A Transactions
SunOpta / Refresco Gerber: The company was acquired by Refresco Gerber, via its financial sponsors Omnes Capital, British Columbia Investment Management, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Continental Grain Company, through a $1.1 billion public-to-private LBO on May 1, 2026. The company is a producer of plant-based beverages, ingredients, broths, teas, and better-for-you snacks.
Bachan’s / The Marzetti: The company was acquired by The Marzetti for $400 million on May 1, 2026. The company is a producer of traditional barbecue sauce made without preservatives or flavorings.
Phoenix Flavors & Fragrances / Turpaz Perfume and Flavor Extracts: The company, a subsidiary of Tilley Distribution, was acquired by Turpaz Perfume and Flavor Extracts for $95 million on May 2, 2026. The company is a manufacturer of flavor and fragrance components catering to food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, air care and fragrance markets.
East Coast Bakehouse / Bisca: The company was acquired by Bisca, via its financial sponsor Erhvervsinvest Management, through an EUR 13 million LBO on April 30, 2026. The company is a manufacturer of biscuits intended to serve major retailers and brand owners across the UK, Ireland, and international markets.
Colabor Group / Financière Outremont: The company was acquired by Financière Outremont through a public-to-private LBO on April 27, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a wholesaler and distributor of food and related products in Canada.
Flower & White / Finsbury Food Group: The company was acquired by Finsbury Food Group, via its financial sponsor DouglasBay Capital, through an LBO on April 30, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of low-calorie meringue bars and confectionery snacks.
Gotz - Brot / Rosner Bakery: The company was acquired by Bb Rösner Backstube for an undisclosed amount on May 1, 2026. The company is an operator of a bakery and breakfast restaurant chain based in Waldbüttelbrunn, Germany.
Kitchen Robotics / Circus Group: The company was acquired by Circus Group for an undisclosed amount on April 30, 2026. The company is a developer of a robotic kitchen solution designed to automate the preparation of various dishes.
KuNa Fish / Salty John: The company was acquired by Salty John for an undisclosed amount on April 28, 2026. The company is a provider of fish filleting, packaging, and fresh fish sales services.
Off-Piste Wines / Grupo Peñaflor: The company was acquired by Grupo Peñaflor for an undisclosed amount on April 29, 2026. The company is a producer of wines.
Roger Wood Foods / Sigma Foods: The company was acquired by Sigma Foods, a subsidiary of Alfa group, for an undisclosed amount on April 28, 2026. The company is a producer of processed meat products based in Savannah, Georgia.
St. Agrestis / The Wine Group: The company was acquired by The Wine Group for an undisclosed amount on April 29, 2026. The company is a manufacturer of ready-to-drink non-alcoholic mocktails and spirits.
Source: Pitchbook Data, Inc.
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