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Zeel Expands to Bring Massage Into More Cities and Homes

edsrw | March 23, 2023
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Why Aloha sees big sustainability potential with its new protein bar

edsrw | March 9, 2023
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A Definitive Ranking of the Best Gourmet Chocolates, from Compartés to Raaka

edsrw | February 22, 2023
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The 10 Best Supplements for Joint Health of 2023, According to a Dietitian

edsrw | February 15, 2023
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101 Best North Carolina Consumer Companies and Startups

edsrw | February 14, 2023
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“Everyone in our organization knows that after games I need a Cheribundi in my chair (after games) and one before I go to sleep” – Tyrese Haliburton

edsrw | February 8, 2023
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Listen to the journey of CEO Brad Charron on Rebrand Podcast with Scott Harkey to learn more about Aloha’s holistic and sustainable growth

edsrw | February 7, 2023
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On a mission to build a clean-eating lifestyle community, with Base Culture founder and CEO

edsrw | January 31, 2023
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Marcel Bens Of Emil Capital Partners On The Future Of Retail Over The Next Few Years

edsrw | January 27, 2023
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The 10 Best Vegan Ready-to-Drink Protein Shakes

edsrw | January 22, 2023
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No Meat Factory eats up new capital to build bigger protein production plant in U.S.

edsrw | January 12, 2023
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How The Pet Economy Is Working To Be Investors’ Best Friend

edsrw | January 11, 2023
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Plant-Based Trends to Watch in 2023

edsrw | December 27, 2022
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NOSH Best of 2022 Awards

edsrw | December 5, 2022
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Renewal Mill, Just Date launch co-branded muffin mix

edsrw | November 16, 2022
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7 Fashion Brands That Put Sustainability, Not Greenwashing, First

edsrw | November 11, 2022
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Jana Kramer Collaborates on Antiwrinkle Serum With Volition in New Product Development Deal Featuring A+E Networks Talent

edsrw | October 20, 2022
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The 35 Tampa Bay companies and innovators setting the region ablaze

edsrw | October 6, 2022
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15 Essential Financial Goals Every Business Should Achieve In Its First Year

edsrw | August 3, 2022
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How Brad Charron “Refounded” Protein Brand ALOHA

edsrw | August 1, 2022
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Amour Vert Partners with Stitch Fix to Make Sustainable Clothing Size Inclusive

edsrw | July 24, 2022
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Flowers Foods invests in keto bread maker Base Culture

edsrw | July 14, 2022
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Clearwater’s Base Culture gets funding from producer of Wonder, Dave’s Killer Bread

edsrw | July 12, 2022
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Parents Seek More Support From Employers During School Holidays

edsrw | June 10, 2022
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16 Important Questions To Ask Yourself Before Seeking Business Capital

edsrw | June 8, 2022
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How to Get Funding: The Dos and Don’ts of Raising Capital From Investors

edsrw | May 25, 2022
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KIDFRESH INTRODUCES WHEELY TASTY ADDITIONS TO THE FROZEN FOOD AISLE

edsrw | May 20, 2022
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Our Managing Partner Marcel Bens on Why Purpose-Led Businesses Will Drive Bottom Line

edsrw | May 19, 2022
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United by Blue expands retail footprint and becomes Carbon Neutral Certified

edsrw | May 3, 2022
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A US soccer star explains how cherries sped up her injury recovery and helped ease the burden of overseas travel

edsrw | April 22, 2022
The US national team and Olympique Lyonnais star credits Cheribundi for aiding in her recovery and joins the company as an investor and ambassador
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Murphy’s Naturals Raises $8.5 Million Series A

edsrw | April 22, 2022
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Pacers Guard Tyrese Haliburton Joins Wellness Company Cheribundi As Investor

edsrw | April 20, 2022
Tyrese Haliburton, the new face of the Indiana Pacers, signed his first investment deal this week — joining performance wellness company Cheribundi as an investor and ambassador, along with several other athletes
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Deebo Samuel, Lindsey Horan Among First Athlete Investors In Cheribundi

edsrw | April 20, 2022
Cheribundi received investment from professional athletes (and loyal consumers) Deebo Samuel (49ers), Lindsey Horan (USWNT/Lyon), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), and Michaela Onyenwere (New York Liberty).
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Marcel Bens Shares Why Strong Retailer Partnerships are Important

edsrw | March 22, 2022
ECP's managing partner and COO shares why strong retailer partnerships are important for brands, and how retailers can better take advantage of leveraging the benefits and loyal customer relationships that DTC brands bring to the table.
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Murphy’s Naturals Featured in Outdoor Life as the Best Natural Tick Repellent for 2022

edsrw | March 16, 2022
Murphy’s Naturals insect repellent offers a plant-based tick repellent without any harmful chemicals.
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Goodbelly Launches Goodbelly KIDS! and Immune Support

edsrw | March 11, 2022
GoodBelly KIDS! is the brand’s first multi serve probiotic specifically formulated for children and GoodBelly immune contains a dose of probiotics that support the body’s immune system and “reduce the frequency, duration and symptoms of the common cold.
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Renewal Mill Wins “Best New Planet-Forward Product” NEXTY Award

edsrw | March 4, 2022
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Base Culture debuts baked breakfast square

edsrw | March 2, 2022
The Baked Breakfast Squares are launching in two flavors, apple spice and fruit and nut, and will be available in spring 2022. Base Culture created the product for consumers looking for a convenient gluten-free and grain-free breakfast option.
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Here Are 8 Unique Valentine’s Day Campaigns to Spread the Love

edsrw | February 14, 2022
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Dane Creek Capital Corp. Announces the Creation of United Raw Distribution Inc.

edsrw | February 8, 2022
'We've always forgone the direct-to-consumer model in favour of supporting our pet specialty retail partners,' said Glen Tennison, President & CFO of DCCC. 'Retailers who are supporting the growth of the raw pet food industry in increasing fashion are expressing a need for twice-a-week delivery as freezer space to keep excess inventory or 'overstock' in their stores is limited… We see the move to assume distribution of our foods in most of Eastern Canada as the best way for us to serve the pet retail community.’
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Dane Creek Capital scoops up Canadian soft chew manufacturer

edsrw | February 4, 2022
The acquisition was made through United Raw Pet Foods Inc., Dane Creek Capital’s majority-owned subsidiary, and adds to the company’s expanding portfolio of raw pet food, pet retail and pet treat offerings. The transaction marks Dane Creek Capital and United Raw Pet Foods’ 19th acquisition or investment in the pet market since October 2017.
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ALOHA Wins Long-Awaited National Distribution with Whole Foods

edsrw | February 1, 2022
"They’re not dabbling with us. They’re giving us four SKUs (peanut butter cup, cookie dough, peanut butter chocolate chip, and coconut chocolate almond) with a fifth SKU in May and perimeter and end cap placements," said Charron, who noted that ultimately ALOHA's multiple attributes (low-sugar, plant-protein, B-Corp Certified) and taste profile won it Whole Foods' business.
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Zeel’s Favorite (Good-for-You) Things This Holiday Season

edsrw | December 12, 2021
Several mentions of ECP portfolio companies this holiday season including Zeel, Milk + Honey, United By Blue, and Cheribundi. We always love to see collaboration across our portfolio.
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Marcel Bens, Managing Partner of Emil Capital, Sits Down with Vator News

edsrw | December 7, 2021
Our managing partner Marcel Bens sat down with Vator to discuss Emil Capital's investment philosophy, what exciting trends are under way in the consumer space and how he got started in the business.
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ALOHA Teams Up With Kendall Toole

edsrw | November 10, 2021
ALOHA, makers of organic plant-based protein bars, powders and drinks, today announced that Peloton instructor Kendall Toole has joined the ALOHA team.
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How Murphy’s Naturals Is Helping You Get Back Outdoors

edsrw | October 25, 2021
Philip Freeman, founder of Murphy’s Naturals sits down with Dave Knox of Forbes
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Volition expands its crowdsourced products to Ulta Beauty, Costco and THG retailers

edsrw | October 20, 2021
Volition is expanding its online retailer foothold as it simultaneously finds ways to use mass-solicited product ideas to curate its beauty offerings for retailers and online communities.
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Dane Creek Capital Corp. Announces the Acquisition of Pets West, Victoria, British Columbia’s Leading Full-line Pet Retail Store

edsrw | October 18, 2021
United Raw Pet Foods Inc. ('United Raw'), a majority-owned subsidiary of Dane Creek Capital Corp. ('Dane Creek') announces the acquisition of Pets West Pets & Supplies Ltd. ('Pets West'), one of the longest-standing and largest pet specialty retail stores on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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Omaha-Based PetFriendly Raises $6 million in Seed Funding

edsrw | September 15, 2021
PetFriendly, a subscription pet care company delivering vet-quality flea and tick protection to customers’ doorsteps, announced today that it has closed $6 million in seed funding.
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‘Tia Mowry’s Quick Fix’ Heads To Cleo TV In Cable Syndication Deal With Kin

edsrw | August 11, 2021
Urban One’s TV One and sister network Cleo TV have struck a multi-year licensing deal with Kin to bring the digital series to Cleo TV beginning in October. Under the pact, believed to be in the seven figures, Cleo TV plans to roll out 80 episodes of the hit YouTube digital series, which has accrued more than 3 million subscribers across social platforms.
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Dane Creek Capital Corp. Announces the Acquisitions of Leading Vancouver Island Retailers, Lucky Paws Enterprises Inc. and A Pet’s Life Ventures Inc.

edsrw | August 3, 2021
United Raw Pet Foods Inc. ('United Raw'), a majority-owned subsidiary of Dane Creek Capital Corp ('Dane Creek' or 'the Corporation'), announces that it has completed two acquisitions of pet specialty retailers on Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
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BET Teams With Kin On New Digital Lifestyle Series ‘Celebrity Stash’

edsrw | July 8, 2021
The eight-episode first season will give fans a look into the homes of some of their favorite stars, including Amara La Negra, Bow Wow, Eva Marcille, Safaree, Young M.A., Yandy Smith-Harris, B Simone, and Letoya Luckett. The series will premiere Friday, July 9, on BET Her’s YouTube channel with Luckett.
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Fintech giant Klarna raises $639M at a $45.6B valuation amid ‘massive momentum’ in the US

Emil Admin | June 10, 2021
Just over three months after its last funding round, European fintech giant Klarna is announcing today that it has raised another $639 million at a staggering post-money valuation of $45.6 billion.
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GoodBelly Launches Fast Melts Perfect for On-the-Go Immune System and Digestion Support

Emil Admin | June 10, 2021
GoodBelly, maker of delicious, highly efficacious probiotic products, today announced the launch of a new line of quick-dissolving, fruity probiotic powder, called GoodBelly To Go™ Fast Melts.
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Eleven Sports Acquires Team Whistle

edsrw | May 11, 2021
ELEVEN SPORTS is delighted to confirm that its acquisition of Team Whistle is now formally completed, following regulatory approval.
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American Giant Founder Bayard Winthrop on NPR’s How I Built This

edsrw | April 22, 2021
Bayard Winthrop speaks with Guy about the growth American Giant saw last year due to the increased demand for comfortable work-from-home clothing, and he offers advice on how to incentivize other companies to produce their clothing in the US.
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nib mor® Announces Product Rebrand Along with New Packaging

Emil Admin | April 19, 2021
nib mor, known for their certifiably indulgent organic dark chocolate, announced a brand new logo and upgraded packaging. The redesign reinforces their position as the go-to, crowd-pleasing, yes-able snack that the whole family can enjoy.
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The Right Way to Recover from Your Workout

edsrw | March 31, 2021
NBC segment on recovery featuring Cheribundi.
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Dane Creek Capital Corp. Announces the Acquisition of The Wild Side Pet Boutique Inc.

edsrw | March 30, 2021
United Raw Pet Foods Inc. ('United Raw'), a majority-owned subsidiary of Dane Creek Capital Corp. ('Dane Creek' or 'the Corporation'), announces that it has acquired The Wild Side Pet Boutique Inc. ('Wild Side'), a leading pet specialty retailer specializing in raw, dehydrated, baked and freeze-dried food for pets.
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Whistle Sports Raises $28M to Redefine Sports Media

edsrw | March 22, 2021
Whistle Sports is the latest startup that is redefining what it means to be a media and entertainment company for young audiences. It creates and distributes content and accepts audience submissions, enabling a collaborative community to evolve. It also partners with leading athletes, tastemakers, and brands to produce engaging and humorous content.
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Nibmor names Prabha Cheemalapati as CEO

Emil Admin | March 17, 2021
Organic chocolate brand Nibmor has named Prabha Cheemalapati as its new CEO. In this position, Cheemalapati will lead a team of seasoned professionals on the path of establishing Nibmor as the go-to snacking chocolate brand. Cheemalapati comes to Nibmor with 20 years of industry experience, much of it in the better-for-you food and beverage space.
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Plant-Based Foods Are Our Future And Entrepreneurs Are Helping Us Make The Shift

Emil Admin | March 2, 2021
Aloha CEO Brad Charron on the shift in American diets towards plant-based lifestyles.
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Driscoll’s partners with foodtech startup Consumer Physics to measure sweetness in berries

edsrw | February 23, 2021
Instead of developing an in-house solution to better measure sweetness, Driscoll’s is leaning on startup expertise. Consumer Physics’ tool, the SCiO Cup, can hold an entire clamshell of strawberries and scan it for sweetness, which eliminates the need for inspectors to select individual berries for evaluation. The device sends “lab-grade analyses” to mobile devices within a few seconds, too.
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Ever had a beauty idea and thought ‘why doesn’t this exist?’ – this company could make it for you (and split the profits)

Emil Admin | February 15, 2021
Turns out, if one person is thinking it, so are millions of others. It's precisely this untapped resource of innovation that beauty brand Volition wants to tap into. "We realised the consumer was brought into the process way too late," says co-founder Patricia Santos. "Consumers are intelligent and they know what they want; so why not have them tell us."
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Base Culture Names Heidi Krauss CEO to Scale Brand Amidst Exponential Growth

Emil Admin | January 7, 2021
Base Culture, the fast-growing natural food brand known for its delicious Paleo, grain-free, and gluten-free frozen baked goods, announced the appointment of Heidi Krauss to the position of Chief Executive Officer.
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Sustainability-focused brands are collaborating to boost awareness

edsrw | January 5, 2021
In late November, Mission Brand Alliance, a joint group of close to 30 sustainability-focused brands, sent out a group holiday catalog to 250,000 customers gathered from the brands’ mailing lists. The group includes brands that are typically thought of as competitors, like United by Blue and Toad & Co which both focus on outerwear. And the marketing effort was intended to boost the brands’ sales and awareness at a crucial, marketing-flooded time. The brands pooled resources and reaped the benefits of reaching a far wider audience than they could have individually.
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Dane Creek Capital Corp. Announces the Acquisition of Growlies Pet Foods Inc., one of British Columbia’s Leading Pet Specialty Retailers

edsrw | January 4, 2021
United Raw Pet Foods Inc. ('United Raw'), a majority-owned subsidiary of Dane Creek Capital Corp. ('Dane Creek'), announces that it has acquired Growlies Pet Foods Inc. ('Growlies'), a leading pet specialty retailer based in Victoria, British Columbia in an all-cash transaction.
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Why 20 brands are sending out a joint holiday catalog this season

edsrw | December 7, 2020
Born out of the crisis of the pandemic, the Mission Brand Alliance is looking to push consumers to other values-driven brands by banding together.
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How This Business Is Building A Mission-Brand Economy This Holiday Season

edsrw | November 30, 2020
Philadelphia-based United by Blue (UBB) is bringing together a group of like minded brands in hopes of channeling funds to businesses that are thinking about more than just the bottom line, and building what founder of UBB, Brian Linton calls, “a mission-brand economy.”
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Tart Cherry Juice Company Cheribundi Aims Big In The Performance Beverage Aisle With $15 Million Investment

edsrw | November 23, 2020
With its latest successful $15 million fundraising led by Emil Capital Partners, Cheribundi is set to prevail across the functional food aisle, touting the health benefits of tart cherries and challenging peer players that have long focused on adding probiotics, protein and other trendy ingredients.
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Volition Beauty and NBCUniversal sign multi-year deal to co-create products

edsrw | November 19, 2020
Volition, the crowd-sourced beauty brand, has partnered with NBCUniversal Television and Streaming to co-create products with NBCUniversal talent, opening up a new beauty industry opportunity for influencer- and celebrity-backed products.
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How a made-in-America brand is dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic

edsrw | March 25, 2020
Bayard Winthrop, CEO of American Giant, is working to maintain partnerships with suppliers while pulling back on marketing outreach.
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Kidfresh Secures New Round of Growth Capital to Propel Children’s Favorites with the Power of Vegetables

edsrw | February 26, 2020
Kidfresh, the fastest growing brand in the better-for-you segment of frozen kids' meals, just announced a fresh capital infusion to accelerate its growth. The round was led by its existing institutional investors - Monogram Capital Partners, together with Emil Capital Partners and AccelFoods.
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Emil Capital’s Heritage of Strong Consumer Brands

admin | December 9, 2019
At Emil Capital, we invest in consumer brands. We have gravitated towards consumable goods historically because of our founding sponsor, The Tengelmann Group.
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Venus Williams Joins Zeel as Member of its Board of Directors and Key Advisor

Emil Admin | September 19, 2019
Zeel, the award-winning Massage On Demand® company and global wellness brand, announced today the addition of Venus Williams—one of the world's leading professional athletes and an accomplished entrepreneur—as a member of its Board of Directors, shareholder, and key advisor to its new Zeel@Sports division.
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Volition Beauty – What’s Your Great Beauty Idea?

admin | September 18, 2019
Rather than tell you what beauty products you should want, Volition Beauty, a crowd sourced start-up, wants to loop you into the process.
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Nestle Health Science Acquires Persona Nutrition

admin | August 23, 2019
Persona Nutrition, a personalized supplement company, has been acquired by Nestlé Health Science. “Persona’s expertise in personalized nutrition brings a new dimension to the growing...
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Emil Capital Launches BevNET and NOSH Live Partnerships

edsrw | May 7, 2019
Emil Capital Partners was excited to announce our sponsorship of two must-attend summer events in New York City: BevNET Live and NOSH Live Events. At Emil, we pride ourselves on investing in companies that are transforming the consumer goods space. These events offer exclusive opportunities to learn from leaders in the beverage and natural food industries, as well as support emerging and innovative brands.
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Investing in Milk + Honey

admin | April 30, 2019
Emil Capital Partners, an entrepreneurial private investment company with a mission to establish deep-value add partnerships with entrepreneurs building transformative businesses in the consumer space, announces its strategic investment with milk + honey, the Texas-based spa and beauty brand that provides exceptional spa experiences for men and women, focusing on safe, effective ingredients.
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Hello Fresh to Acquire Chef’s Plate

admin | November 2, 2018
HelloFresh announced an agreement acquire Toronto-based meal-kit competitor Chefs Plate.
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A Defining Moment For Craft Chocolate

admin | August 14, 2018
Shoppers today seek upgraded experiences in everyday occasions, paving the way for craft chocolate. Manufacturers in this emerging segment, however, face several key challenges, said Brad Kintzer, chief chocolate maker at TCHO Chocolate.
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The 25 Most Innovative AgTech Startups In 2018

edsrw | June 27, 2018
The problems facing America’s farmers in 2018 are as diverse as their crop varieties: Labor shortages. Soil health. Food spoilage. Trade wars. Lack of access to data on seed pricing, yield information, and even commodity forecasting.
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BrightFarms Doubles Funding with $55m Series D

edsrw | June 27, 2018
BrightFarms, the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company, has raised a $55 million Series D round, bringing the greenhouse grower’s total funding to more than $100 million.
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PepsiCo acquires Bare Foods for $200M

edsrw | May 26, 2018
PepsiCo has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the US snack company that is primarily into baked fruits and vegetable snacks. The transaction will expand the company's snacking portfolio and further deliver on its MUMBAI: A global snack brand started by an Indian, Bare Foods has been acquired by American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation, PepsiCo. PesiCo has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the US snack company that is primarily into baked fruits and vegetable snacks. The transaction will expand the company's snacking portfolio and further deliver on its vision to offer consumers more positive nutrition…
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Ezaki Glico Acquires TCHO, U.S. Chocolate Maker

edsrw | February 20, 2018
TCHO, a premium craft chocolate company known for its superior quality chocolate, has earned strong brand recognition in the US market and particularly amongst millennials, the generation with the highest purchase intent. The overall market in the premium chocolate category is expecting strong continued growth, and by acquiring TCHO and entering this market, Ezaki Glico aims to enhance its chocolate business.
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Chefs Plate announces close of $10M in new funding

edsrw | November 29, 2017
Chefs Plate, Canada's leader in the booming meal kit delivery market, announces $10M in new funding that includes the close of its Series C round of financing from Acton Capital, Emil Capital, InvestEco Capital and Comerica Bank.
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Emil Capital successfully exits Data Council

edsrw | September 28, 2017
Family-office investor Emil Capital Partners made a strong return on its recent exit of its investment in Data Council, which partners with food and beverage makers to produce data streams that get stored in a centralized database. Emil Capital, backed.
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BrightFarms opens $10M greenhouse west of Chicago

edsrw | July 19, 2016
BrightFarms, a New York-based company with a new 160,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse in Rochelle, about 80 miles west of Chicago, made its first shipment of greens to Mariano's stores over the weekend. Next come tomatoes in the fall. BrightFarms represents the latest massive greenhouse operation to seize upon growing demand for year-round locally grown produce in the Chicago area.
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Web Video Company Kin Community Raises $13.5 Million to Fund International Expansion

edsrw | June 30, 2016
Kin Community, a web video company that both produces original content and works with a stable of top digital media creators, has raised $13.5 million in series D financing.
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On-demand massage service Zeel takes over West Coast rival

edsrw | June 21, 2016
Zeel Networks Inc., the New York startup and innovator of the on-demand massage, is muscling its way across the West Coast. The company agreed to buy San Francisco-based MassageNow, bolstering Zeel's market share in California where it competes with Beverly Hills-based Soothe Inc.
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Tcho partners with World Cocoa Foundation to improve quality of Ghana’s cocoa

edsrw | February 20, 2013
Despite its youth and size, San Francisco-based chocolate maker Tcho is making large-scale efforts to improve the global cocoa market, starting with Ghana. The company is collaborating with the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) to introduce a “Flavor Lab” at the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana to show farmers the direct link between quality at the farm level and increased value for their product.
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Zeel Expands to Bring Massage Into More Cities and Homes

edsrw | March 23, 2023
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Why Aloha sees big sustainability potential with its new protein bar

edsrw | March 9, 2023
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A Definitive Ranking of the Best Gourmet Chocolates, from Compartés to Raaka

edsrw | February 22, 2023
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The 10 Best Supplements for Joint Health of 2023, According to a Dietitian

edsrw | February 15, 2023
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Marcel Bens Of Emil Capital Partners On The Future Of Retail Over The Next Few Years

edsrw | January 27, 2023
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No Meat Factory eats up new capital to build bigger protein production plant in U.S.

edsrw | January 12, 2023
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How The Pet Economy Is Working To Be Investors’ Best Friend

edsrw | January 11, 2023
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Plant-Based Trends to Watch in 2023

edsrw | December 27, 2022
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15 Essential Financial Goals Every Business Should Achieve In Its First Year

edsrw | August 3, 2022
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Parents Seek More Support From Employers During School Holidays

edsrw | June 10, 2022
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16 Important Questions To Ask Yourself Before Seeking Business Capital

edsrw | June 8, 2022
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How to Get Funding: The Dos and Don’ts of Raising Capital From Investors

edsrw | May 25, 2022
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Our Managing Partner Marcel Bens on Why Purpose-Led Businesses Will Drive Bottom Line

edsrw | May 19, 2022
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Murphy’s Naturals Raises $8.5 Million Series A

edsrw | April 22, 2022
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Marcel Bens Shares Why Strong Retailer Partnerships are Important

edsrw | March 22, 2022
ECP's managing partner and COO shares why strong retailer partnerships are important for brands, and how retailers can better take advantage of leveraging the benefits and loyal customer relationships that DTC brands bring to the table.
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Marcel Bens, Managing Partner of Emil Capital, Sits Down with Vator News

edsrw | December 7, 2021
Our managing partner Marcel Bens sat down with Vator to discuss Emil Capital's investment philosophy, what exciting trends are under way in the consumer space and how he got started in the business.
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Omaha-Based PetFriendly Raises $6 million in Seed Funding

edsrw | September 15, 2021
PetFriendly, a subscription pet care company delivering vet-quality flea and tick protection to customers’ doorsteps, announced today that it has closed $6 million in seed funding.
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Eleven Sports Acquires Team Whistle

edsrw | May 11, 2021
ELEVEN SPORTS is delighted to confirm that its acquisition of Team Whistle is now formally completed, following regulatory approval.
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Tart Cherry Juice Company Cheribundi Aims Big In The Performance Beverage Aisle With $15 Million Investment

edsrw | November 23, 2020
With its latest successful $15 million fundraising led by Emil Capital Partners, Cheribundi is set to prevail across the functional food aisle, touting the health benefits of tart cherries and challenging peer players that have long focused on adding probiotics, protein and other trendy ingredients.
READ MORE
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Kidfresh Secures New Round of Growth Capital to Propel Children’s Favorites with the Power of Vegetables

edsrw | February 26, 2020
Kidfresh, the fastest growing brand in the better-for-you segment of frozen kids' meals, just announced a fresh capital infusion to accelerate its growth. The round was led by its existing institutional investors - Monogram Capital Partners, together with Emil Capital Partners and AccelFoods.
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Emil Capital’s Heritage of Strong Consumer Brands

admin | December 9, 2019
At Emil Capital, we invest in consumer brands. We have gravitated towards consumable goods historically because of our founding sponsor, The Tengelmann Group.
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Emil Capital Launches BevNET and NOSH Live Partnerships

edsrw | May 7, 2019
Emil Capital Partners was excited to announce our sponsorship of two must-attend summer events in New York City: BevNET Live and NOSH Live Events. At Emil, we pride ourselves on investing in companies that are transforming the consumer goods space. These events offer exclusive opportunities to learn from leaders in the beverage and natural food industries, as well as support emerging and innovative brands.
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Investing in Milk + Honey

admin | April 30, 2019
Emil Capital Partners, an entrepreneurial private investment company with a mission to establish deep-value add partnerships with entrepreneurs building transformative businesses in the consumer space, announces its strategic investment with milk + honey, the Texas-based spa and beauty brand that provides exceptional spa experiences for men and women, focusing on safe, effective ingredients.
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Emil Capital successfully exits Data Council

edsrw | September 28, 2017
Family-office investor Emil Capital Partners made a strong return on its recent exit of its investment in Data Council, which partners with food and beverage makers to produce data streams that get stored in a centralized database. Emil Capital, backed.
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Zeel Expands to Bring Massage Into More Cities and Homes

edsrw | March 23, 2023
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Why Aloha sees big sustainability potential with its new protein bar

edsrw | March 9, 2023
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A Definitive Ranking of the Best Gourmet Chocolates, from Compartés to Raaka

edsrw | February 22, 2023
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The 10 Best Supplements for Joint Health of 2023, According to a Dietitian

edsrw | February 15, 2023
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101 Best North Carolina Consumer Companies and Startups

edsrw | February 14, 2023
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“Everyone in our organization knows that after games I need a Cheribundi in my chair (after games) and one before I go to sleep” – Tyrese Haliburton

edsrw | February 8, 2023
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Listen to the journey of CEO Brad Charron on Rebrand Podcast with Scott Harkey to learn more about Aloha’s holistic and sustainable growth

edsrw | February 7, 2023
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On a mission to build a clean-eating lifestyle community, with Base Culture founder and CEO

edsrw | January 31, 2023
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Marcel Bens Of Emil Capital Partners On The Future Of Retail Over The Next Few Years

edsrw | January 27, 2023
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The 10 Best Vegan Ready-to-Drink Protein Shakes

edsrw | January 22, 2023
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No Meat Factory eats up new capital to build bigger protein production plant in U.S.

edsrw | January 12, 2023
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NOSH Best of 2022 Awards

edsrw | December 5, 2022
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Renewal Mill, Just Date launch co-branded muffin mix

edsrw | November 16, 2022
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7 Fashion Brands That Put Sustainability, Not Greenwashing, First

edsrw | November 11, 2022
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Jana Kramer Collaborates on Antiwrinkle Serum With Volition in New Product Development Deal Featuring A+E Networks Talent

edsrw | October 20, 2022
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The 35 Tampa Bay companies and innovators setting the region ablaze

edsrw | October 6, 2022
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How Brad Charron “Refounded” Protein Brand ALOHA

edsrw | August 1, 2022
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Amour Vert Partners with Stitch Fix to Make Sustainable Clothing Size Inclusive

edsrw | July 24, 2022
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Flowers Foods invests in keto bread maker Base Culture

edsrw | July 14, 2022
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Clearwater’s Base Culture gets funding from producer of Wonder, Dave’s Killer Bread

edsrw | July 12, 2022
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KIDFRESH INTRODUCES WHEELY TASTY ADDITIONS TO THE FROZEN FOOD AISLE

edsrw | May 20, 2022
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United by Blue expands retail footprint and becomes Carbon Neutral Certified

edsrw | May 3, 2022
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A US soccer star explains how cherries sped up her injury recovery and helped ease the burden of overseas travel

edsrw | April 22, 2022
The US national team and Olympique Lyonnais star credits Cheribundi for aiding in her recovery and joins the company as an investor and ambassador
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Murphy’s Naturals Raises $8.5 Million Series A

edsrw | April 22, 2022
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Pacers Guard Tyrese Haliburton Joins Wellness Company Cheribundi As Investor

edsrw | April 20, 2022
Tyrese Haliburton, the new face of the Indiana Pacers, signed his first investment deal this week — joining performance wellness company Cheribundi as an investor and ambassador, along with several other athletes
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Deebo Samuel, Lindsey Horan Among First Athlete Investors In Cheribundi

edsrw | April 20, 2022
Cheribundi received investment from professional athletes (and loyal consumers) Deebo Samuel (49ers), Lindsey Horan (USWNT/Lyon), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), and Michaela Onyenwere (New York Liberty).
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Murphy’s Naturals Featured in Outdoor Life as the Best Natural Tick Repellent for 2022

edsrw | March 16, 2022
Murphy’s Naturals insect repellent offers a plant-based tick repellent without any harmful chemicals.
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Goodbelly Launches Goodbelly KIDS! and Immune Support

edsrw | March 11, 2022
GoodBelly KIDS! is the brand’s first multi serve probiotic specifically formulated for children and GoodBelly immune contains a dose of probiotics that support the body’s immune system and “reduce the frequency, duration and symptoms of the common cold.
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Renewal Mill Wins “Best New Planet-Forward Product” NEXTY Award

edsrw | March 4, 2022
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Base Culture debuts baked breakfast square

edsrw | March 2, 2022
The Baked Breakfast Squares are launching in two flavors, apple spice and fruit and nut, and will be available in spring 2022. Base Culture created the product for consumers looking for a convenient gluten-free and grain-free breakfast option.
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Here Are 8 Unique Valentine’s Day Campaigns to Spread the Love

edsrw | February 14, 2022
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Dane Creek Capital Corp. Announces the Creation of United Raw Distribution Inc.

edsrw | February 8, 2022
'We've always forgone the direct-to-consumer model in favour of supporting our pet specialty retail partners,' said Glen Tennison, President & CFO of DCCC. 'Retailers who are supporting the growth of the raw pet food industry in increasing fashion are expressing a need for twice-a-week delivery as freezer space to keep excess inventory or 'overstock' in their stores is limited… We see the move to assume distribution of our foods in most of Eastern Canada as the best way for us to serve the pet retail community.’
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Dane Creek Capital scoops up Canadian soft chew manufacturer

edsrw | February 4, 2022
The acquisition was made through United Raw Pet Foods Inc., Dane Creek Capital’s majority-owned subsidiary, and adds to the company’s expanding portfolio of raw pet food, pet retail and pet treat offerings. The transaction marks Dane Creek Capital and United Raw Pet Foods’ 19th acquisition or investment in the pet market since October 2017.
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ALOHA Wins Long-Awaited National Distribution with Whole Foods

edsrw | February 1, 2022
"They’re not dabbling with us. They’re giving us four SKUs (peanut butter cup, cookie dough, peanut butter chocolate chip, and coconut chocolate almond) with a fifth SKU in May and perimeter and end cap placements," said Charron, who noted that ultimately ALOHA's multiple attributes (low-sugar, plant-protein, B-Corp Certified) and taste profile won it Whole Foods' business.
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Zeel’s Favorite (Good-for-You) Things This Holiday Season

edsrw | December 12, 2021
Several mentions of ECP portfolio companies this holiday season including Zeel, Milk + Honey, United By Blue, and Cheribundi. We always love to see collaboration across our portfolio.
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ALOHA Teams Up With Kendall Toole

edsrw | November 10, 2021
ALOHA, makers of organic plant-based protein bars, powders and drinks, today announced that Peloton instructor Kendall Toole has joined the ALOHA team.
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How Murphy’s Naturals Is Helping You Get Back Outdoors

edsrw | October 25, 2021
Philip Freeman, founder of Murphy’s Naturals sits down with Dave Knox of Forbes
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Volition expands its crowdsourced products to Ulta Beauty, Costco and THG retailers

edsrw | October 20, 2021
Volition is expanding its online retailer foothold as it simultaneously finds ways to use mass-solicited product ideas to curate its beauty offerings for retailers and online communities.
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Dane Creek Capital Corp. Announces the Acquisition of Pets West, Victoria, British Columbia’s Leading Full-line Pet Retail Store

edsrw | October 18, 2021
United Raw Pet Foods Inc. ('United Raw'), a majority-owned subsidiary of Dane Creek Capital Corp. ('Dane Creek') announces the acquisition of Pets West Pets & Supplies Ltd. ('Pets West'), one of the longest-standing and largest pet specialty retail stores on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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Omaha-Based PetFriendly Raises $6 million in Seed Funding

edsrw | September 15, 2021
PetFriendly, a subscription pet care company delivering vet-quality flea and tick protection to customers’ doorsteps, announced today that it has closed $6 million in seed funding.
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‘Tia Mowry’s Quick Fix’ Heads To Cleo TV In Cable Syndication Deal With Kin

edsrw | August 11, 2021
Urban One’s TV One and sister network Cleo TV have struck a multi-year licensing deal with Kin to bring the digital series to Cleo TV beginning in October. Under the pact, believed to be in the seven figures, Cleo TV plans to roll out 80 episodes of the hit YouTube digital series, which has accrued more than 3 million subscribers across social platforms.
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Dane Creek Capital Corp. Announces the Acquisitions of Leading Vancouver Island Retailers, Lucky Paws Enterprises Inc. and A Pet’s Life Ventures Inc.

edsrw | August 3, 2021
United Raw Pet Foods Inc. ('United Raw'), a majority-owned subsidiary of Dane Creek Capital Corp ('Dane Creek' or 'the Corporation'), announces that it has completed two acquisitions of pet specialty retailers on Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
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BET Teams With Kin On New Digital Lifestyle Series ‘Celebrity Stash’

edsrw | July 8, 2021
The eight-episode first season will give fans a look into the homes of some of their favorite stars, including Amara La Negra, Bow Wow, Eva Marcille, Safaree, Young M.A., Yandy Smith-Harris, B Simone, and Letoya Luckett. The series will premiere Friday, July 9, on BET Her’s YouTube channel with Luckett.
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Fintech giant Klarna raises $639M at a $45.6B valuation amid ‘massive momentum’ in the US

Emil Admin | June 10, 2021
Just over three months after its last funding round, European fintech giant Klarna is announcing today that it has raised another $639 million at a staggering post-money valuation of $45.6 billion.
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GoodBelly Launches Fast Melts Perfect for On-the-Go Immune System and Digestion Support

Emil Admin | June 10, 2021
GoodBelly, maker of delicious, highly efficacious probiotic products, today announced the launch of a new line of quick-dissolving, fruity probiotic powder, called GoodBelly To Go™ Fast Melts.
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Eleven Sports Acquires Team Whistle

edsrw | May 11, 2021
ELEVEN SPORTS is delighted to confirm that its acquisition of Team Whistle is now formally completed, following regulatory approval.
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American Giant Founder Bayard Winthrop on NPR’s How I Built This

edsrw | April 22, 2021
Bayard Winthrop speaks with Guy about the growth American Giant saw last year due to the increased demand for comfortable work-from-home clothing, and he offers advice on how to incentivize other companies to produce their clothing in the US.
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nib mor® Announces Product Rebrand Along with New Packaging

Emil Admin | April 19, 2021
nib mor, known for their certifiably indulgent organic dark chocolate, announced a brand new logo and upgraded packaging. The redesign reinforces their position as the go-to, crowd-pleasing, yes-able snack that the whole family can enjoy.
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The Right Way to Recover from Your Workout

edsrw | March 31, 2021
NBC segment on recovery featuring Cheribundi.
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Dane Creek Capital Corp. Announces the Acquisition of The Wild Side Pet Boutique Inc.

edsrw | March 30, 2021
United Raw Pet Foods Inc. ('United Raw'), a majority-owned subsidiary of Dane Creek Capital Corp. ('Dane Creek' or 'the Corporation'), announces that it has acquired The Wild Side Pet Boutique Inc. ('Wild Side'), a leading pet specialty retailer specializing in raw, dehydrated, baked and freeze-dried food for pets.
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Whistle Sports Raises $28M to Redefine Sports Media

edsrw | March 22, 2021
Whistle Sports is the latest startup that is redefining what it means to be a media and entertainment company for young audiences. It creates and distributes content and accepts audience submissions, enabling a collaborative community to evolve. It also partners with leading athletes, tastemakers, and brands to produce engaging and humorous content.
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Nibmor names Prabha Cheemalapati as CEO

Emil Admin | March 17, 2021
Organic chocolate brand Nibmor has named Prabha Cheemalapati as its new CEO. In this position, Cheemalapati will lead a team of seasoned professionals on the path of establishing Nibmor as the go-to snacking chocolate brand. Cheemalapati comes to Nibmor with 20 years of industry experience, much of it in the better-for-you food and beverage space.
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Plant-Based Foods Are Our Future And Entrepreneurs Are Helping Us Make The Shift

Emil Admin | March 2, 2021
Aloha CEO Brad Charron on the shift in American diets towards plant-based lifestyles.
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Driscoll’s partners with foodtech startup Consumer Physics to measure sweetness in berries

edsrw | February 23, 2021
Instead of developing an in-house solution to better measure sweetness, Driscoll’s is leaning on startup expertise. Consumer Physics’ tool, the SCiO Cup, can hold an entire clamshell of strawberries and scan it for sweetness, which eliminates the need for inspectors to select individual berries for evaluation. The device sends “lab-grade analyses” to mobile devices within a few seconds, too.
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Ever had a beauty idea and thought ‘why doesn’t this exist?’ – this company could make it for you (and split the profits)

Emil Admin | February 15, 2021
Turns out, if one person is thinking it, so are millions of others. It's precisely this untapped resource of innovation that beauty brand Volition wants to tap into. "We realised the consumer was brought into the process way too late," says co-founder Patricia Santos. "Consumers are intelligent and they know what they want; so why not have them tell us."
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Base Culture Names Heidi Krauss CEO to Scale Brand Amidst Exponential Growth

Emil Admin | January 7, 2021
Base Culture, the fast-growing natural food brand known for its delicious Paleo, grain-free, and gluten-free frozen baked goods, announced the appointment of Heidi Krauss to the position of Chief Executive Officer.
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Sustainability-focused brands are collaborating to boost awareness

edsrw | January 5, 2021
In late November, Mission Brand Alliance, a joint group of close to 30 sustainability-focused brands, sent out a group holiday catalog to 250,000 customers gathered from the brands’ mailing lists. The group includes brands that are typically thought of as competitors, like United by Blue and Toad & Co which both focus on outerwear. And the marketing effort was intended to boost the brands’ sales and awareness at a crucial, marketing-flooded time. The brands pooled resources and reaped the benefits of reaching a far wider audience than they could have individually.
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Dane Creek Capital Corp. Announces the Acquisition of Growlies Pet Foods Inc., one of British Columbia’s Leading Pet Specialty Retailers

edsrw | January 4, 2021
United Raw Pet Foods Inc. ('United Raw'), a majority-owned subsidiary of Dane Creek Capital Corp. ('Dane Creek'), announces that it has acquired Growlies Pet Foods Inc. ('Growlies'), a leading pet specialty retailer based in Victoria, British Columbia in an all-cash transaction.
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Why 20 brands are sending out a joint holiday catalog this season

edsrw | December 7, 2020
Born out of the crisis of the pandemic, the Mission Brand Alliance is looking to push consumers to other values-driven brands by banding together.
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How This Business Is Building A Mission-Brand Economy This Holiday Season

edsrw | November 30, 2020
Philadelphia-based United by Blue (UBB) is bringing together a group of like minded brands in hopes of channeling funds to businesses that are thinking about more than just the bottom line, and building what founder of UBB, Brian Linton calls, “a mission-brand economy.”
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Tart Cherry Juice Company Cheribundi Aims Big In The Performance Beverage Aisle With $15 Million Investment

edsrw | November 23, 2020
With its latest successful $15 million fundraising led by Emil Capital Partners, Cheribundi is set to prevail across the functional food aisle, touting the health benefits of tart cherries and challenging peer players that have long focused on adding probiotics, protein and other trendy ingredients.
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Volition Beauty and NBCUniversal sign multi-year deal to co-create products

edsrw | November 19, 2020
Volition, the crowd-sourced beauty brand, has partnered with NBCUniversal Television and Streaming to co-create products with NBCUniversal talent, opening up a new beauty industry opportunity for influencer- and celebrity-backed products.
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How a made-in-America brand is dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic

edsrw | March 25, 2020
Bayard Winthrop, CEO of American Giant, is working to maintain partnerships with suppliers while pulling back on marketing outreach.
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Kidfresh Secures New Round of Growth Capital to Propel Children’s Favorites with the Power of Vegetables

edsrw | February 26, 2020
Kidfresh, the fastest growing brand in the better-for-you segment of frozen kids' meals, just announced a fresh capital infusion to accelerate its growth. The round was led by its existing institutional investors - Monogram Capital Partners, together with Emil Capital Partners and AccelFoods.
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Venus Williams Joins Zeel as Member of its Board of Directors and Key Advisor

Emil Admin | September 19, 2019
Zeel, the award-winning Massage On Demand® company and global wellness brand, announced today the addition of Venus Williams—one of the world's leading professional athletes and an accomplished entrepreneur—as a member of its Board of Directors, shareholder, and key advisor to its new Zeel@Sports division.
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Volition Beauty – What’s Your Great Beauty Idea?

admin | September 18, 2019
Rather than tell you what beauty products you should want, Volition Beauty, a crowd sourced start-up, wants to loop you into the process.
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Nestle Health Science Acquires Persona Nutrition

admin | August 23, 2019
Persona Nutrition, a personalized supplement company, has been acquired by Nestlé Health Science. “Persona’s expertise in personalized nutrition brings a new dimension to the growing...
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Hello Fresh to Acquire Chef’s Plate

admin | November 2, 2018
HelloFresh announced an agreement acquire Toronto-based meal-kit competitor Chefs Plate.
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A Defining Moment For Craft Chocolate

admin | August 14, 2018
Shoppers today seek upgraded experiences in everyday occasions, paving the way for craft chocolate. Manufacturers in this emerging segment, however, face several key challenges, said Brad Kintzer, chief chocolate maker at TCHO Chocolate.
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The 25 Most Innovative AgTech Startups In 2018

edsrw | June 27, 2018
The problems facing America’s farmers in 2018 are as diverse as their crop varieties: Labor shortages. Soil health. Food spoilage. Trade wars. Lack of access to data on seed pricing, yield information, and even commodity forecasting.
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BrightFarms Doubles Funding with $55m Series D

edsrw | June 27, 2018
BrightFarms, the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company, has raised a $55 million Series D round, bringing the greenhouse grower’s total funding to more than $100 million.
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PepsiCo acquires Bare Foods for $200M

edsrw | May 26, 2018
PepsiCo has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the US snack company that is primarily into baked fruits and vegetable snacks. The transaction will expand the company's snacking portfolio and further deliver on its MUMBAI: A global snack brand started by an Indian, Bare Foods has been acquired by American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation, PepsiCo. PesiCo has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the US snack company that is primarily into baked fruits and vegetable snacks. The transaction will expand the company's snacking portfolio and further deliver on its vision to offer consumers more positive nutrition…
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Ezaki Glico Acquires TCHO, U.S. Chocolate Maker

edsrw | February 20, 2018
TCHO, a premium craft chocolate company known for its superior quality chocolate, has earned strong brand recognition in the US market and particularly amongst millennials, the generation with the highest purchase intent. The overall market in the premium chocolate category is expecting strong continued growth, and by acquiring TCHO and entering this market, Ezaki Glico aims to enhance its chocolate business.
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Chefs Plate announces close of $10M in new funding

edsrw | November 29, 2017
Chefs Plate, Canada's leader in the booming meal kit delivery market, announces $10M in new funding that includes the close of its Series C round of financing from Acton Capital, Emil Capital, InvestEco Capital and Comerica Bank.
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BrightFarms opens $10M greenhouse west of Chicago

edsrw | July 19, 2016
BrightFarms, a New York-based company with a new 160,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse in Rochelle, about 80 miles west of Chicago, made its first shipment of greens to Mariano's stores over the weekend. Next come tomatoes in the fall. BrightFarms represents the latest massive greenhouse operation to seize upon growing demand for year-round locally grown produce in the Chicago area.
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Web Video Company Kin Community Raises $13.5 Million to Fund International Expansion

edsrw | June 30, 2016
Kin Community, a web video company that both produces original content and works with a stable of top digital media creators, has raised $13.5 million in series D financing.
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On-demand massage service Zeel takes over West Coast rival

edsrw | June 21, 2016
Zeel Networks Inc., the New York startup and innovator of the on-demand massage, is muscling its way across the West Coast. The company agreed to buy San Francisco-based MassageNow, bolstering Zeel's market share in California where it competes with Beverly Hills-based Soothe Inc.
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Tcho partners with World Cocoa Foundation to improve quality of Ghana’s cocoa

edsrw | February 20, 2013
Despite its youth and size, San Francisco-based chocolate maker Tcho is making large-scale efforts to improve the global cocoa market, starting with Ghana. The company is collaborating with the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) to introduce a “Flavor Lab” at the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana to show farmers the direct link between quality at the farm level and increased value for their product.
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