British chain Costa Coffee has added two new vegan sweet treats to its spring menu — an Ultimate Chocolate Slice, approved by the Vegan Society, and Vegan Hopping Bunny Gingerbread.
Purely Elizabeth Raises $50M in Series B to Expand Premium Oatmeal and Breakfast Mixes
Purely Elizabeth, a natural foods brand specializing in plant-based oatmeal, granola and pancake mixes, announces a $50 million Series B raise led by SEMCAP. In the last five years, the company has grown at 55% CAGR and nearly doubled its retail locations from 8,000 to over 15,000 stores, according to a press release. The company’s products can be found at an array of major retailers including Whole Foods Market, Publix, Target, and Walmart. The financing round marks the first investment by SEMCAP’s Food & Nutrition arm, which is headed by experienced CPG investor John Haugen. Superfood ingredients Purely Elizabeth was founded in 2009 by nutrition holistic counselor Elizabeth Stein. The company has since achieved strong and steady growth through its line of organic superfoods granola, …
