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Willie Nelson’s Hemp Beverage Brand Launches $15M Series A Funding Round

Brand to expand after limited retail run in Total Wine & More.

February 9, 2026

Each beverage is crafted with U.S.-grown hemp-derived THC, blended with CBD, CBG and L-theanine for a fast-acting, short-lasting experience.

Elliott Pushes PepsiCo for Turnaround, Citing $4B Stake and Path to Unlock Shareholder Value

Activist investor urges PepsiCo’s board to embrace bold changes in focus, operations and accountability, arguing the company has a “historic opportunity” to re-accelerate growth, improve profitability and deliver more than 50% upside for shareholders.

Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

September 3, 2025

For years, the disappointing performance of PepsiCo's beverage business was more than offset by its resilient and high-performing foods business, PFNA. More recently, however, PFNA has begun to falter.

Uncle Arnie’s Raises $7.5M in Series A Funding

Company aims to expand team, beverage distribution.

August 26, 2025

The the Series A will allow Uncle Arnie’s to nearly double its team from 40 to 75 employees over the next year, expand into new state markets and deepen its presence in high-performing regions.

SK Inc. Backs New Food Alternatives to Help Create a More Sustainable Global Food Chain

The South Korean company has invested nearly $100 million globally over the past year in plant-based or animal-free food companies

July 30, 2021

SK Inc.'s investments are intended to accelerate the development of new food sources, such as plant-based and animal-free foods. These emerging food sources can help create more environmentally friendly methods of food production and make nutritious food options accessible to more consumers globally.

Mondelez Invests

Mondelez International plans to invest more than $130 million in new biscuit manufacturing technology and capabilities in its current U.S. network.

February 7, 2014

The investment will focus on bakeries in Fair Lawn, N.J., and Richmond, Va.

Cargill Investment in Germany

Cargill will invest 60 million Euros in building a new ethanol facility in Barby, Saxony Anhalt, Germany.

December 18, 2013

The plant will produce premium ethanol destined for the German and European beverage, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

Expansion at Sartori

Sartori Co. will begin a $14 million project at its plants in Antigo and Plymouth, Wisconsin.

December 12, 2013

The project is expected to create up to 53 jobs.

Mondelez Investing in Czech Republic

Mondelez International Inc. plans to invest more than $100 million in a biscuit manufacturing plant in the Czech Republic.

November 22, 2013

The plant, which should create 200 new jobs, will make Oreo cookies and belVita breakfast biscuits.

Coke Investing in China

The Coca-Cola Co. will invest over $4 billion in China and build new plants between 2015-17.

November 14, 2013

The investment will add to the $4 billion that the world's largest drinks maker has earmarked for China in 2012-14.

Pilgrim's Pride Invests

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation announced a $25 million investment in the state of Alabama.

September 5, 2013

The investment includes the construction of a new feed mill facility in Pinckard, Ala., and a $10 million renovation of the Company's poultry processing facility in Enterprise, Ala.

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