Calbee Acquires Majority Stake in Hodo, Inc.
September 11, 2025
Calbee, Inc. has acquired a majority stake in Oakland-based plant-protein and tofu maker Hodo, Inc., accelerating Calbee's U.S. expansion and strengthening its Food & Health business. Japanese tofu maker Sagamiya Foods also took a minority stake and will provide technical support as part of the venture.
- Buyers
- Calbee, Inc., Sagamiya Foods Co., Ltd.
- Targets
- Hodo, Inc.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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