Plus, more M&A news, Utz eyes Cali for growth, Hormel restructures͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
 
 
NoshNovember 04, 2025
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🍕 Caulipower Acquired By Co-Manufacturer

🍕 Caulipower Acquired By Co-Manufacturer
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Caulipower the brand that popularized pizza crust crafted with cauliflower – has been acquired by its longtime co-manufacturer Urban Farmer, a Paine Schwartz Partners’ portfolio company and producer of branded and private label specialty dough products. 

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🥗 Taylor Farms Acquires U.K. Salad Maker

Taylor Farms is expanding its global footprint with the acquisition of Natures Way Foods, a fresh prepared food manufacturer based in Chichester, England. 

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🤝 Spanish Co-Man Acquires Colorado-Based Snack Producer

Cracker and biscuit co-manufacturer Cerealto has acquired Boulder, Colo.,’s Fresca Foods to establish the European business in the U.S. Cerealto expects about 20% of its future sales will come from the U.S. as a result of the deal.

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  1. Forward Consumer Partners Buys Justin's From Hormel
  2. Novak Djokovic Backs Corn-Free Popcorn Cob In $5M Seed Round
  3. Self-Manufacturing, Shelf-Stable Snacks Drive JonnyPops’ Expansion
  4. SupplySide Spotlights Protein Stacking, Creatine Revival and Clean Label Innovation
  5. Inside the Justin’s Deal: Predicting Its Future Under Forward Consumer Partners
 

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