Food, Beverage & Consumer Goods

Just like setting up basecamp requires a solid foundation and the right gear to handle unpredictable weather, success in the outdoor industry depends on building strong relationships and crafting durable contracts. Good relationships keep things steady, and smart contracting protects your brand when challenges come your way. KO Law recently…

KO client Sustainable Beverage Technologies (SBT), which makes the production of fermented beverages more profitable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable, recently raised $6 million for its alcohol-by-choice draft system. The round was led by repeat investor Cleveland Avenue, a Chicago venture firm, with participation from Middleby, a publicly traded, Illinois-based foodservice…

KO client San Francisco-based Fort Point Beer Company recently announced that it has merged with Sonoma County’s Henhouse Brewing Company. This merger brings together two of the biggest names in craft beer in the San Francisco Bay Area. KO partner Jon Taylor and attorney Elizabeth Ho led the team that…

KO client Goodles, the fun-to-say, stylish, better-for-you noodle brand known for its modern line of delicious and nutrient-packed boxed mac and cheese and pasta, has recently been awarded three significant recognitions. Goodles was recognized by Bain & Company on its 2025 Insurgent Brands list as one of the most innovative,…

KO client Röckenwagner Bakery, a Los Angeles-based artisan chef-driven bakery that produces more than 100,000 pieces per day at an around-the-clock operation, was sold to private equity firm ICV Partners in late 2024. Owners Hans and Patti Röckenwagner, who were the sole owners of Röckenwagner Bakery, now own a minority…

Selling a business is a huge milestone for many founders and entrepreneurs, and the timing and preparation for a transaction are critical to maximizing success in a merger or acquisition. In our recent M&A webinar with KO’s Jennifer Rosenthal and GLC Advisors’ David Bluth, we explored essential strategies for business…

KO client Calorify, a metabolic testing startup, recently announced that it has raised nearly $500,000 in a pre-seed round to expand its work with clinical trials, medical practices, and professional sports teams. With the funding, Calorify plans to execute its go-to-market plan for its metabolic testing kit that the company…

KO client EMI Sportswear recently announced its acquisition by Minnesota-based apparel company Lakeshirts. EMI is a 30-year-old retail apparel company and wholesale vendor known for its innovative apparel, on-trend designs, quality and customer service. In the acquisition announcement, EMI founder and president Russ Coburn said, “I could not have imagined…