LIVEKINDLY Collective (LKC) announced the acquisition of California-based Alpha Foods (Alpha). It is LKC’s sixth food brand acquisition to date since its founding in 2020 and the first in the U.S. Alpha offers a variety of products can be found in the frozen food section at major retailers including Costco, Kroger, Whole Foods, Safeway, H-E-B, Albertson’s, Sprouts and other national and regional stores,.
“LIVEKINDLY Collective is the plant-based food industry’s leading consolidator. We have a portfolio of strong plant-based food brands—including Fry’s, Oumph!, LikeMeat, No Meat, and Dutch Weed Burger—our focus is on building companies that share our vision and business ethos and have the potential to become global successes. We grow brands responsibly,” states LKC CEO David Knopf. “In the U.S., Alpha is one of the fastest growing brands in the plant-based frozen food category. The strategic acquisition of Alpha’s assets will allow us to significantly increase our U.S. presence and bring innovative, delicious products to consumers in the U.S. under the Alpha brand. We are confident in the long-term prospect for this dynamic market.”