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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.