Mooala, a maker of premium, organic, dairy-free beverages and creamers, has completed a $8.3 million series A equity financing. Sweat Equities, an investment firm specializing in the food, beverage, and consumer goods sector, led the financing round, which brings Mooala’s total funding since launch to over $13 million and will support the company’s emergence into new markets, help accelerate product development, and bolster the internal team.
The funding builds on a successful year for Mooala, which expects to double net sales versus 2018. Best known for its plant-based Bananamilk, Mooala is now sold in more than 2,500 U.S. stores and will increase its footprint to 3,500 stores in January 2020.
Geltor has announced the closing of a $91.3 million Series B financing that will fuel the global expansion of its ingredients-as-a-service platform.
Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch plant-based seafood, has announced the appointment of Christine Mei as CEO.
Joywell Foods, a food technology company developing a sweet protein portfolio, has announced the closing of a $6.9 million Series A financing round.
Oatly, maker of oatmilk, has received $200 million in equity led by Blackstone Growth.
As part of its focus on Turkey, the Middle East, and North Africa, Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC), a leader in edible oils and fats, is expanding its worldwide innovation network with its first Creative Studio in the region.
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