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Once Again Acquires Big Tree Organic Farms

October 1, 2024

Food & Beverage

Once Again Nut Butter Collective has acquired Big Tree Organic Farms, a California-based almond manufacturer with a dedicated facility in Turlock. The purchase positions Once Again closer to almond supply in California's Central Valley, improves supply-chain efficiency, reduces cross-country shipping and carbon footprint, and expands Once Again's ingredient portfolio to include certified organic and non-GMO diced, sliced, slivered almonds and almond flour.

Nutricia (Danone) Acquires Real Food Blends

October 21, 2020

Food & Beverage

Nutricia, part of Danone's Specialized Nutrition business, has acquired Real Food Blends, a Chesterton, Indiana-based maker of 100% real-food meals for people who rely on feeding tubes. The founders, Julie and Tony Bombacino, will remain in their roles as CEO and President while Nutricia intends to scale the Real Food Blends portfolio and expand its reach through Nutricia/Danone's broader distribution and clinical channels.

Califia Farms Acquires Uproot Inc.

July 24, 2024

Food & Beverage

Califia Farms has acquired Uproot Inc., a New York–based provider of plant-milk dispenser systems for foodservice. The acquisition brings Uproot's dispenser program (operating 150+ dispensers across colleges, K–12 and hospitals) and its founding team into Califia to expand the company's Away From Home plant-based beverage offerings and sustainable dispensing capabilities.

Highview Capital Acquires Randall Foods

February 9, 2021

Food & Beverage

Highview Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has acquired Randall Foods (also referred to as Randall Farms), a California-based provider of fresh poultry and value-added meat products, from the family of Stan Bloom. Highview plans to support growth by expanding geographic coverage and broadening Randall's fresh poultry and meat solutions.

TruFood Manufacturing Acquires Simply Natural Foods

July 31, 2020

Food & Beverage

AOG, LLC d/b/a TruFood Manufacturing, backed by AUA Private Equity Partners, has acquired Simply Natural Foods, a contract manufacturer of nutrition bars and confectionery. Simply Natural Foods will operate as TruFood going forward; the company is headquartered in Commack, New York and has approximately 200 employees. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Chobani Acquires Daily Harvest

May 16, 2025

Food & Beverage

Chobani, the U.S. food and beverage company, has acquired plant-based frozen meal brand Daily Harvest. The deal — terms not disclosed — gives Chobani entry into the frozen ready-to-make meals category and broader distribution in the frozen grocery aisle while expanding Daily Harvest's retail and DTC reach.