Food, Beverage & Consumer Goods

From farm to funding and endcap to exit plan, KO’s industry experts help food, beverage and consumer goods businesses grow and thrive.

In the dynamic food, beverage and CPG markets, competitors of all sizes are redefining mainstream trends like never before. KO’s team of industry experts work with a wide variety of companies, investors and acquirers to negotiate better deals, streamline financings and orchestrate complex purchase agreements.

We also help companies scale by advising on day-to-day contracts, including manufacturing, supply, co-packing, distribution brokerage and other commercial contracts. Our holistic approach takes us beyond the transaction or project to deliver services and counsel that brings the most value to your brand or investment.

“We’ve worked with the team at KO on over a dozen food and beverage deals, spanning two funds and over five years. Their service and expertise is unmatched; we have and will continue to recommend them without reservation.

Duane Primozich

Former Co-Founder & Managing Partner, BIGR Ventures

KO Client Bobo's Raises $5.5M in Series B1 Round

KO Client Ascent Technology's Product Named Finalist for NASA Challenge

KO Client Gooder Foods, Inc., Raises $6.4M to Launch New Mac and Cheese Brand Goodles

KO Client SBT Secures Investment from Middleby Corporation

Hope Foods LLC Sold to French Dairy Firm SAVENCIA Fromage & Dairy

KO Client Good Buy Gear Raises $6M Series A Round

With decades of food and beverage experience, our team stays on top of trends and maintains close connections with key industry influencers. Some examples of the types of projects we assist on are:

Formations
Financings and investments
Mergers and acquisitions
General counsel support including employment agreements and equity incentive plans
Industry contracts including supply, manufacturing, distribution, co-packing, brokerage contracts
Other operational contracts including lease agreements, privacy policies and terms of service
Tax structuring
IP protection

““The legal expertise and practical advice provided by the KO team was invaluable in our achievement of a successful transaction. Over the past five years, we have enjoyed working with KO on financings, acquisitions and general corporate matters, and we consider them an extension of our Blue Bottle team.”

Bryan Meehan

Former CEO & Chair of Blue Bottle Coffee

Because we routinely collaborate with key partners like investors, investment bankers, and acquirers, we’re well positioned to serve client’s needs at every stage of their lifecycle. The KO team focuses on achieving business results quickly and efficiently, always with an eye toward long-term goals.

Our attorneys actively attend and speak at CPG and food and beverage conferences, mentor startups, and contribute to educational work in the industry. KO lawyers are board members and sponsors of Naturally Boulder, supporters of the Tech Stars Food Tech Startup Weekend, and have spoken and mentored at Natural Products Expo West and Expo East events.

$1B

in M&A transactions

100s

of financings

$500M+

in transactions

KO’s team helps clients scale and evolve as their size and needs increase. We’ve helped small food brands grow into major national players in the food and beverage space as they secure financing, grow through acquisition, or execute a successful sale.

Understanding the food and beverage and consumer goods space allows the KO team to anticipate issues your company might encounter as it develops and recommend strategies that protect your assets and help you grow.