Platform·Consumer/Specialty Foods·June 30, 2026
ACON Investments acquires YumEarth as platform investment
The platform investment centers on a fast-growing organic confectionery brand with allergy-friendly, clean-ingredient candy sold through 30,000 retail doors including Target and Whole Foods, with transaction terms undisclosed in the anno.
Takeaways
- YumEarth is a organic confectionery brand with allergy-friendly candy.
- ACON Investments is acquiring YumEarth.
- The target serves families seeking better-for-you organic candy across United States.
BuyerACON Investments
TargetYumEarth
SponsorACON Investments
TypePlatform
GeographyUnited States
IndustryConsumer
Sub-sectorSpecialty Foods
ACON Investments acquired a controlling stake in YumEarth, a fast-growing organic confectionery brand with allergy-friendly, clean-ingredient candy sold through 30,000 retail doors including Target and Whole Foods.
The acquisition marks the first investment of ACON's Evolution Fund and includes The Fini Company as a strategic industry partner.
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