This page renders the full enriched dataset from the autonomous pipeline. 383 brands ingested across 9 breakout lists (see Sources); 381 enriched with founding year, ownership, and an extension classification (see Criteria). Sorted by number of list appearances, descending — the top of the table is the multi-list, multi-publisher signal cohort that drives the Answer.
Legend: Extension column shows ✓ for independent founding, extension for line/sub-brand extensions, ? for manual review.
Data freshness: Generated 2026-04-30 by an autonomous LLM pipeline with web-search access. Each underlying record carries source URLs. Recent (2025–2026) acquisition and valuation entries should be treated as model-cited, not independently verified.
| Brand | Founded | Lists | Extension | Ownership | Revenue | Valuation/Exit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BuzzBallz | 2009 | 5 | ✓ | acquired by Sazerac (2024) | $200M | $1B |
| Olipop | 2018 | 5 | ✓ | independent | $500M | $1.9B |
| Chomps | 2012 | 4 | ✓ | independent | $500M | — |
| Impossible Foods | 2011 | 4 | ✓ | independent | $137M | $7B |
| Liquid Death | 2018 | 4 | ✓ | independent | $333M | $1.4B |
| Poppi | 2015 | 4 | ✓ | acquired by PepsiCo (2025) | $500M | $2B |
| Serenity Kids | 2016 | 4 | ✓ | independent | $22.7M | — |
| Tree Hut | 2002 | 4 | ✓ | acquired by Naterra International (2002) | $200M | — |
| Barebells | 2016 | 3 | ✓ | acquired by Vitamin Well Group (2016) | — | — |
| Byoma | 2022 | 3 | ✓ | acquired by Bansk Group (2025) | $300M | — |
| Catalina Crunch | 2017 | 3 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Celsius | 2004 | 3 | ✓ | public | $2.5B | $9B |
| Chobani | 2005 | 3 | ✓ | independent | $3.8B | $20B |
| Dr. Squatch | 2013 | 3 | ✓ | acquired by Unilever (2025) | $400M | $1.5B |
| EOS | 2007 | 3 | ✓ | independent | $100M | — |
| Goodles | 2020 | 3 | ✓ | independent | $27.5M | — |
| JonnyPops | 2011 | 3 | ✓ | independent | $68.3M | — |
| Legendary Foods | 2016 | 3 | ✓ | independent | $180M | — |
| MadeGood | 2013 | 3 | ✓ | independent | $210.9M | — |
| Once Upon a Farm | 2015 | 3 | ✓ | public | $240.7M | $622M |
| Purely Elizabeth | 2009 | 3 | ✓ | independent | $147M | — |
| Real Good Foods | 2016 | 3 | ✓ | acquired by Brynwood Partners (2024) | $156M | — |
| Scrub Daddy | 2012 | 3 | ✓ | independent | $220M | $500M |
| So Good So You | 2014 | 3 | ✓ | acquired by Bansk Group (2026) | $100M | — |
| The Honey Pot Company | 2014 | 3 | ✓ | acquired by Compass Diversified Holdings (2024) | $121M | $380M |
| ALOHA | 2013 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $100M | — |
| Alani Nu | 2018 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by Celsius Holdings (2025) | $595M | $1.8B |
| Amos Sweets | 2004 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $31.7M | — |
| Athletic Brewing Co | 2017 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $100M | $800M |
| Bachan's | 2019 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by The Marzetti Company (2026) | $87M | $400M |
| BeatBox Beverages | 2011 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by Anheuser-Busch (2026) | $225M | $490M |
| Belgian Boys | 2015 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $10.4M | — |
| Big Sipz | 2023 | 2 | ✓ | private | — | — |
| Black Rifle Coffee | 2014 | 2 | ✓ | public | $391M | $1.7B |
| Bloom Nutrition | 2019 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by Nutrabolt (2025) | $57M | $250M |
| Built | 2018 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $161.6M | $1B |
| ByHeart | 2016 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $35M | — |
| Carbliss | 2019 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $13.6M | — |
| Carbone | 2021 | 2 | extension | private | $100M | — |
| Clubtails | 2012 | 2 | extension | acquired by Geloso Beverage Group (subsidiary of Omni Brokerage Group) (2012) | — | — |
| DUDE Wipes | 2010 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $200M | $300M |
| Dashing Diva | 2003 | 2 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Driscoll's | 1904 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $5B | — |
| Drizzilicious | 2016 | 2 | extension | independent | — | — |
| Duke Cannon Supply Co. | 2011 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by Main Post Partners (2020) | $91.9M | — |
| Eva NYC | 2012 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by Bansk Group (2022) | — | — |
| Every Man Jack | 2007 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by The Carlyle Group (2020) | $100M | $400M |
| Feastables | 2021 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $251M | $5B |
| Fever-Tree | 2004 | 2 | ✓ | public | $475M | $1.3B |
| Flamingo | 2018 | 2 | extension | acquired by Edgewell Personal Care (via Harry's Inc., attempted 2019, blocked by FTC) (—) | — | — |
| Force Factor | 2009 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $75.5M | $218.5M |
| Force of Nature | 2019 | 2 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Ghost | 2016 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by Keurig Dr Pepper (2024) | — | $1.7B |
| Ghost Energy | 2016 | 2 | extension | acquired by Keurig Dr Pepper (2024) | $650M | $1.7B |
| Good Culture | 2015 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by L Catterton (2026) | $250M | $500M |
| Goodwipes | 2013 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by Kimberly-Clark (2023) | — | — |
| Graza | 2020 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $48.4M | $240M |
| Grin | 2015 | 2 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| GuruNanda | 2015 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $25.1M | — |
| Happy Dad | 2021 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $80M | $275M |
| Harry's | 2012 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $835M | $1.7B |
| Honey Smoked Fish Co. | 1994 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by McCarthy Capital (2018) | $40.5M | — |
| Inaba | 1989 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $5.6M | — |
| Jinx | 2019 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $14M | — |
| Joyride | 2008 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $1.9M | — |
| Junkless | 2011 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by Impact Capital (2023) | — | — |
| Kendamil | 2016 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $119.9M | — |
| Kevin's Natural Foods | 2019 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by Mars, Inc. (2023) | $140M | $800M |
| Kitsch | 2010 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $360M | $260M |
| Kodiak | 1995 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by L Catterton (2021) | $200M | — |
| Lemme | 2021 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $30M | — |
| Lunchly | 2024 | 2 | extension | independent | — | — |
| MUSH | 2015 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $100M | — |
| Magic Spoon | 2019 | 2 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Malk | 2014 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $9.7M | — |
| MaryRuth's | 2014 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $100M | — |
| Mielle | 2014 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by Procter & Gamble (2023) | $40M | $640M |
| Mike's Hot Honey | 2010 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $40M | $14.1M |
| Millie Moon | 2021 | 2 | extension | acquired by ZURU (2021) | — | — |
| Mini Melts | 1996 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by Altamont Capital Partners (2023) | $150M | — |
| Native | 2015 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by Procter & Gamble (2017) | — | — |
| Nature's Garden | 2009 | 2 | extension | acquired by Citation Capital (2023) | — | — |
| Nurri | 2024 | 2 | extension | acquired by Blackstone (—) | — | $600M |
| Odele | 2019 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $30M | — |
| Olive & June | 2013 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by Helen of Troy Limited (2024) | $92M | — |
| Physician's Choice | 2017 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $200M | $500M |
| Prime Hydration | 2022 | 2 | ✓ | privately held | $1.2B | — |
| Rascals | 2016 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by Zuru (2020) | — | — |
| Raw Sugar | 2014 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by WM Partners (HPH II Investments Master Fund, LP) (2021) | $100M | — |
| Remedy Organics | 2017 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $7.1M | — |
| Ryse | 2017 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $34.6M | — |
| Siete | 2014 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by PepsiCo (2025) | $500M | $1.2B |
| Sol-ti | 2014 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $6.9M | — |
| Starface | 2019 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $90M | — |
| Surfside | 2022 | 2 | extension | independent | — | — |
| TruRanch | — | 2 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Van Leeuwen | 2008 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $47M | — |
| Vanicream | 1975 | 2 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Vive Organic | 2015 | 2 | ✓ | acquired by Suja Life (2022) | $8M | — |
| e.l.f. Cosmetics | 2004 | 2 | ✓ | public | $1.3B | — |
| gimMe | 2009 | 2 | ✓ | independent | $2.9M | — |
| Ac+ion | — | 1 | ? | — | — | — |
| Ailun | 2014 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Alani | 2018 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Celsius Holdings (2025) | $595M | — |
| Alcohol by Volume | 2010 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Amylu Foods | 1994 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by TowerBrook Capital Partners (2025) | $25.4M | — |
| Andersen's Crazy Candy | 2015 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Archer | 1977 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $200M | — |
| Aseptia | 2006 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $42.1M | — |
| Athletic Brewing | 2017 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $90M | $800M |
| B Pure | — | 1 | extension | acquired by Dollar Tree (distributed exclusively through Dollar Tree stores) (—) | — | — |
| Bai Brands | 2009 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Dr Pepper Snapple Group (now Keurig Dr Pepper) (2017) | $600M | $1.7B |
| Banza | 2014 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $2.3M | $32.3M |
| Bear Real Fruit | 2009 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Lotus Bakeries (2015) | $40M | $98.4M |
| BeatBox | 2011 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Anheuser-Busch InBev (2026) | $225M | $490M |
| BeeMax | 2021 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| BellRing Brands (Premier Protein) | 1997 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Post Holdings (2013), then spun off as BellRing Brands (2019) (2013) | $1.7B | $1.9B |
| Bero Brewing | 2024 | 1 | ✓ | private | $10M | $100M |
| Bettergoods | 2024 | 1 | extension | acquired by Walmart (—) | — | — |
| Beyond Meat | 2009 | 1 | ✓ | public | $326.5M | — |
| Biolyte | 2016 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $22M | — |
| Bizzy | 2013 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $9.3M | — |
| Bizzy Cold Brew | 2013 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $1.8M | — |
| Black Rifle Coffee Company | 2014 | 1 | ✓ | public | $391.5M | — |
| Blink | 2009 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Amazon (2017) | — | — |
| Bloom | 2019 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Nutrabolt (2024) | $350M | $250M |
| Blue Lizard | 2000 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Revance Therapeutics (2025) | — | — |
| Bobo's | 2003 | 1 | ✓ | private | $100M | — |
| Bonanza Wine | 2020 | 1 | extension | private | — | — |
| Botanic Tonics | 2020 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $250M | — |
| Boulder Canyon | 1994 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Utz Brands (via Inventure Foods acquisition) (2017) | $100M | — |
| Bowl & Basket | 2019 | 1 | extension | private_label | — | — |
| Bread & Butter Wines | 2013 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by WX Brands (Terold/Bemberg Family Group) (2017) | $49.9M | — |
| Bread and Butter Wines | 2010 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by WX Brands (2017) | — | — |
| Brightroom | 2022 | 1 | extension | owned_by_retailer | — | — |
| Brush Buddies | 2006 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $30.6M | — |
| Bubbl'r | 2017 | 1 | extension | acquired by Wis-Pak Inc. (cooperative) (—) | — | — |
| Bubble | 2020 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $175M | — |
| Bubble Skincare | 2020 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $175M | — |
| Buc-ee's | 1982 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $2.5B | $3B |
| Bucked Up | 2016 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $250M | — |
| Built Bar | 2018 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $161.6M | $1B |
| Burger King Cheesy Tots | 2006 | 1 | extension | acquired by Restaurant Brands International (2014) | — | — |
| By Chef Ramsay | 2023 | 1 | extension | licensed | — | — |
| Camille Rose | 2011 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $3M | — |
| Caulipower | 2016 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Urban Farmer (owned by Paine Schwartz Partners) (2025) | $120M | — |
| Cayman Jack | 2013 | 1 | extension | acquired by Mark Anthony Brands (owned by Mark Anthony Group of Companies) (2013) | — | — |
| Cellucor | 2002 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Keurig Dr Pepper (30% stake) (2022) | $12.9M | — |
| Cerebelly | 2019 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $8.6M | — |
| Chef Robert Irvine's Fit Crunch | 2012 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by 1440 Foods (2024) | — | — |
| Chick-fil-A Pineapple Dragon Fruit Beverage | 1967 | 1 | extension | independent | $22.7B | — |
| Chick-fil-A Smokehouse Bacon BBQ Sandwich | 1946 | 1 | extension | independent | $22.7B | — |
| Chipotle Honey Chicken | — | 1 | extension | acquired by Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) (—) | — | — |
| Clancy's | — | 1 | extension | private_label | — | — |
| Clio Snacks | 2015 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $120M | — |
| Coca-Cola | 1886 | 1 | ✓ | public | $47.1B | — |
| Cocojune | 2018 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Coconut Cult | 2016 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Cora | 2015 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Counter Culture Coffee | 1995 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $21M | — |
| Crav'n Flavor | 2018 | 1 | extension | cooperative | — | — |
| Culture Pop | 2020 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | $120M |
| Curology | 2014 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $69.7M | $100M |
| DAOU | 2007 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Treasury Wine Estates (2023) | — | $1B |
| Daisy | 1917 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $800.8M | — |
| Dan-O's Seasoning | 2015 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Crosby Interactive (2024) | $38M | — |
| Dan-O's Seasoning | 2015 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Crosby Interactive (2024) | $38M | — |
| Daou Vineyards | 2007 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Treasury Wine Estates (2023) | — | $900M |
| De Cecco | 1886 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Dealworthy | 2024 | 1 | extension | private label (Target-owned) | — | — |
| Death Wish Coffee Company | 2012 | 1 | ✓ | private | $44.3M | — |
| Deep Indian Kitchen | 1977 | 1 | extension | independent | $41.4M | — |
| DeliverLean | 2011 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by NationsBenefits (2022) | — | — |
| Dot's Pretzels | 2011 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by The Hershey Company (2021) | $160M | $1.2B |
| DripDrop | 2008 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $15.1M | — |
| Earthly Grains | 2016 | 1 | extension | private | — | — |
| Eddie Bauer | 1920 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Authentic Brands Group and SPARC Group (2021) | $1.1B | — |
| Egglife | 2017 | 1 | ✓ | private | $50M | — |
| Egglife Foods | 2019 | 1 | extension | private | $54M | — |
| Fairlife | 2012 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by The Coca-Cola Company (2020) | $4B | — |
| Family Wellness | — | 1 | extension | private | — | — |
| Farmer Focus | 2013 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $253.4M | — |
| Fatty | 2010 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Conagra Brands (2024) | — | — |
| Fatty Smoked | 2010 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Conagra Brands (2024) | — | — |
| Favorite Day | 2021 | 1 | extension | acquired by Target Corporation (—) | — | — |
| Feel Free | 2020 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $25M | — |
| Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. | 2010 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Fire & Smoke Society | 2019 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $1.1M | — |
| Four Freedoms | — | 1 | extension | acquired by Sazerac Brands, LLC (—) | — | — |
| Fremont Fish Market | 2017 | 1 | extension | acquired by Aldi Inc. (2017) | — | — |
| Fresh Meal Plan | 2011 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by New Heights Capital (2016) | $19.4M | — |
| Freshpet | 2006 | 1 | ✓ | public | $1.1B | $3.4B |
| Frito-Lay | 1932 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by PepsiCo (1965) | $24.8B | — |
| Fruit Riot! | 2023 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Fyffes Company | 1888 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Sumitomo Corporation (2017) | $3.7B | $824.3M |
| G Fuel | 2012 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $50.5M | $208M |
| Garage Beer | 2018 | 1 | extension | independent | $65M | $200M |
| Georgia-Pacific | 1927 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Koch Industries (2005) | $25B | $21B |
| Ghia | 2020 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Pernod Ricard SA (—) | $7M | $50M |
| Giant Food | 1936 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Ahold Delhaize (1998) | — | — |
| Gigglescape | 2024 | 1 | extension | acquired by Target (2024) | — | — |
| Goli | 2018 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Consortium (Group KPS, Bastion Capital, original founder) (2024) | $35M | — |
| Good Molecules | 2018 | 1 | extension | private | — | — |
| Goose Creek | 1998 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Coreadvisors (2022) | — | — |
| Halo Top | 2011 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Wells Enterprises (subsequently acquired by Ferrero Group) (2019) | $347M | — |
| Happy Harvest | 1976 | 1 | extension | private_label | — | — |
| Hard Mountain Dew | 2022 | 1 | extension | licensed | — | — |
| Health-Ade Kombucha | 2012 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Generous Brands (2025) | $250M | $500M |
| Hempz | 1998 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by TSG Consumer Partners (2020) | — | — |
| Hero Cosmetics | 2017 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (2022) | $180M | $630M |
| Hershey's | 1894 | 1 | ✓ | public | $11.7B | — |
| High Noon Sun Sips | 2019 | 1 | extension | acquired by E. & J. Gallo Winery (now GALLO) (2019) | $1.5B | — |
| Hormel | 1891 | 1 | ✓ | public | $12.1B | — |
| Humann | 2009 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $26.2M | — |
| Island Way | 2001 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $4.4M | — |
| Ithaca Hummus | 2013 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $150M | — |
| Izzio | 1994 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $32.7M | — |
| Jolly Rancher | 1949 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by The Hershey Company (1996) | $400M | — |
| Joyin Toy | 2015 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Just Egg | 2011 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $75M | $1.2B |
| KISS | 1989 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $524.1M | — |
| Karma Water | 2011 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $1.8M | — |
| Keto Pint | 2018 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $3.8M | — |
| Kettle & Fire | 2014 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $100M | $200M |
| Kill Cliff | 2011 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $16.3M | — |
| Kimberly-Clark | 1872 | 1 | ✓ | public | $20.1B | $32.2B |
| Kinder's | 1946 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Kaulig Capital (2022) | $115.4M | — |
| Kodiak Cakes | 1995 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by L Catterton (2021) | $200M | $300M |
| Kohana Coffee | 2006 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Westrock Coffee (2022) | $13.7M | — |
| Koia | 2013 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Kraft | 1903 | 1 | ✓ | public | $25.8B | — |
| Kristin Ess Hair | 2017 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Bain Capital (majority stake in Maesa) (2018) | $250M | $40M |
| Kuii | 2020 | 1 | extension | independent | — | — |
| L'Oreal | 1909 | 1 | ✓ | public | $47.2B | — |
| L.A. Girl Cosmetics | 1985 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $45.3M | — |
| LMNT | 2018 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $72M | $200M |
| La Banderita | 1988 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $670M | — |
| La Roche Posay | 1975 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by L'Oréal (1989) | — | — |
| Lay's | 1932 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by PepsiCo (1965) | — | — |
| LesserEvil | 2004 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by The Hershey Company (2025) | $165M | $750M |
| LifeTree Manufacturing | 2011 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Lily's Sweets | 2010 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by The Hershey Company (2021) | $100M | $425M |
| Liquid I.V. | 2013 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Unilever (2020) | $100M | — |
| Lone River Ranch Water | 2019 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Diageo (2021) | — | — |
| Long Drink | 2018 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Mark Anthony Group (2026) | — | $325M |
| Love With Food | 2012 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by SnackNation (2018) | — | — |
| Lume | 2017 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Harry's Inc. (operating under Mammoth Brands) (2021) | $14.7M | — |
| MIT45 | 2012 | 1 | extension | independent | $100M | — |
| Mando | 2022 | 1 | extension | acquired by Mammoth Brands (formerly Harry's Inc.) (2022) | — | — |
| Manscaped | 2016 | 1 | ✓ | private | $297M | $1B |
| MaryRuth Organics | 2014 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $250M | $1B |
| Maseca | 1949 | 1 | ✓ | public | $6.5B | — |
| McDonald's McCrispy Strips | 2025 | 1 | extension | public | — | — |
| McDonald's S'mores McFlurry | 1955 | 1 | extension | public | — | — |
| McDonald's Snack Wrap | 2006 | 1 | extension | independent | — | — |
| Meiji | 1916 | 1 | ✓ | public | $8.8B | $5.9B |
| Melinda's | 1989 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $30M | — |
| Melissa & Doug | 1988 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Spin Master Corp. (2024) | $364M | $950M |
| Met-Rx | 1991 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by 1440 Foods (2021) | $32.1M | — |
| Mid-Day Squares | 2018 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $30M | $25.6M |
| Mighty Patch | 2017 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Church & Dwight (2022) | $115M | $630M |
| Mighty Spark | 2008 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Swander Pace Capital (2021) | $4M | — |
| Mike's Hard Lemonade Seltzer | 2021 | 1 | extension | acquired by Mark Anthony Brands (parent company; Labatt/AB InBev in Canada only) (—) | — | — |
| Milo's Tea Company | 1989 | 1 | extension | independent | $730M | — |
| Minecraft | 2009 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Microsoft (2014) | $220M | $1.7B |
| Miss Vickie's | 1987 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Frito-Lay (PepsiCo) (1993) | — | — |
| Mission Produce | 1983 | 1 | ✓ | public | $1.4B | — |
| Momofuku | 2004 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $32.1M | — |
| Monaco Cocktails | 2012 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Molson Coors (2026) | — | — |
| Monday | 2020 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Zuru Group (—) | $300M | — |
| Monday Haircare | 2020 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Zuru Edge (Zuru Group) (—) | $300M | — |
| Mondo Llama | 2021 | 1 | extension | acquired by Target Corporation (—) | — | — |
| Motor City Pizza Co. | 2018 | 1 | extension | acquired by Ilitch Holdings (—) | — | — |
| Mr. Pen | 2016 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day | 1999 | 1 | extension | acquired by S.C. Johnson (2008) | $13.1M | — |
| NOW Foods | 1968 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $438.8M | — |
| Natean | 2022 | 1 | extension | acquired by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare (—) | — | — |
| Nature's Touch | 2004 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $34.2M | $109.3M |
| NatureSweet | 1990 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Blue Road Capital (2023) | $469.5M | — |
| Natures Nectar | 1976 | 1 | extension | acquired by Aldi Inc. (1976) | — | — |
| Neon Burst | 2022 | 1 | extension | acquired by Anheuser-Busch InBev (—) | — | — |
| Nestle | 1867 | 1 | ✓ | public | $104.2B | $250.9B |
| Nick's | 2013 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Nick's Ice Cream | 2016 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Ninja Appliances | 2009 | 1 | extension | acquired by JS Global Lifestyle (2017-2023) (2017) | $5.5B | $16.3B |
| NuTrail | 2019 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by EagleTree Capital (2025) | — | — |
| Nutpods | 2013 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by MPearlRock (2024) | $70M | — |
| O+ Uro | 2022 | 1 | extension | independent | $275M | $1B |
| Oatly | 1994 | 1 | ✓ | public | $862.5M | — |
| Oikos | 2007 | 1 | extension | acquired by Danone (2007) | $1.9B | — |
| Olaplex | 2014 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Henkel (2026) | $423M | $14B |
| Ole Smoky | 2010 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Apax Partners (2022) | $500M | — |
| Organic Rancher | 1995 | 1 | extension | independent | — | — |
| Ornua (Kerrygold) | 1961 | 1 | extension | cooperative | $3.7B | — |
| Owala | 2020 | 1 | extension | acquired by Part of Trove Brands portfolio (—) | — | — |
| Panoxyl | 1998 | 1 | extension | acquired by Revance Therapeutics (via Crown Laboratories) (2018) | — | — |
| Ph.D. | 2005 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Science in Sport (SiS) (2018) | — | — |
| Pharmavite | 1971 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Otsuka Pharmaceutical (1989) | $522.6M | — |
| Pillsbury | 1872 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by General Mills (2001) | — | — |
| Poo-Pourri | 2006 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $59M | $230.4M |
| Pretzilla | 2010 | 1 | extension | acquired by Benestar Brands (2020) | $35M | — |
| Prime | 2022 | 1 | ✓ | privately held | $45M | $3.2B |
| Profusion Cosmetics | 1999 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $18.4M | — |
| Pure Organic | 2006 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Kashi (Kellogg Company) (2016) | — | — |
| Purina | 1894 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Nestlé (2001) | $22K | — |
| Puritan's Pride | 1973 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Nestlé Health Science (2021) | — | — |
| Quaker | 1877 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by PepsiCo (2001) | $3.8B | — |
| RAW | 2020 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by The Quality Group (2025) | $230M | — |
| RYSE Fuel | 2022 | 1 | extension | independent | $27M | — |
| Rancho La Gloria | 2010 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by The Wine Group (2021) | — | — |
| Rao's | 1992 | 1 | extension | acquired by Campbell Soup Company (2024) | $775M | $2.7B |
| Rao's Homemade | 1992 | 1 | extension | acquired by Campbell Soup Company (2024) | $774.7M | $2.7B |
| Rascal + Friends | 2016 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Zuru (2020) | $150M | — |
| Ready | 2012 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Ready Clean | — | 1 | ? | — | — | — |
| Real Food From The Ground Up | 2018 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Clearlake Capital Group (via Better for You Holdings partnership) (2022) | $20.5M | — |
| Rebel Ice Cream | 2018 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $97M | — |
| Red Bull | 1984 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Red Bull North America | 1984 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $11.7B | — |
| Reese's | 1923 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by The Hershey Company (1963) | — | — |
| Reeves Farm | 1898 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Reveal Pet Food | 2017 | 1 | extension | acquired by Partners Group (2025) | $91.3M | $611M |
| Revolution Beauty | 2014 | 1 | ✓ | public | $178.5M | — |
| Rising Tide Seafood | 2014 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Rosina | 1963 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $89.1M | — |
| Sanzo | 2019 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $1.5M | — |
| Sauz Pasta Sauce | 2023 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Sazerac | 1869 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $5B | $9.6B |
| Schilling | 1881 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by McCormick & Company (1947) | — | — |
| Schylling | 1975 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Crofton Capital LLC and Gladstone Investment Corporation (2013) | $18.2M | $54.4M |
| Scott & Jon's | 2012 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Seaglass | 2009 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Trinchero Family Wine and Spirits (2009) | — | — |
| Siggi's Dairy | 2005 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Lactalis (Icelandic Milk & Skyr Corporation) (2018) | $2.2M | — |
| Signature Farms | 2016 | 1 | extension | acquired by Albertsons Companies (2015) | — | — |
| Simply Spiked | 2022 | 1 | extension | joint-partnership | $250M | — |
| Skratch Labs | 2012 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Skrewball | 2018 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Pernod Ricard (2023) | — | $350M |
| SmartSweets | 2015 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by TPG Growth (2020) | $36.7M | $360M |
| Snack Innovations (Drizzilicious) | 2016 | 1 | extension | independent | — | — |
| Solely | 2014 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $30.8M | — |
| Sour Strips | 2019 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by The Hershey Company (2024) | $24M | $75.5M |
| Sow Good | 2010 | 1 | ✓ | public | $40.1M | $72.2M |
| Spindrift | 2010 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Gryphon Investors (2025) | $275M | $650M |
| Star Drops | 1946 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Star Brands Ltd (owned by Tim North and Henrik Pade with Mobeus Private Equity backing) (2019) | — | — |
| Starface World | 2019 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $90M | — |
| Stateside Vodka (Surfside) | 2022 | 1 | extension | independent | $100M | — |
| Stone Brewing Co. | 1996 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Duvel Moortgat (via Firestone Walker and Duvel USA) (2026) | $630M | — |
| Suja | 2012 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Paine Schwartz Partners (2021) | $200M | — |
| Super Coffee | 2015 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $54M | $500M |
| Surfer Boy Pizza | 2022 | 1 | extension | licensed | — | — |
| Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Nuggets | 1962 | 1 | extension | acquired by Yum! Brands (1978) | — | — |
| Tattooed Chef | 2017 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Planted Ventures LLC (2023) | $222.3M | $482M |
| Teremana Tequila | 2020 | 1 | ✓ | independent with strategic investment | — | $3.5B |
| The Coca-Cola Company | 1892 | 1 | ✓ | public | $47.1B | $106.5B |
| The Good Bean | 2010 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Bush Brothers & Company (2021) | $4.7M | — |
| The Long Drink | 2018 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by The Mark Anthony Group of Companies (2026) | $27.4M | — |
| The New Primal | 2012 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $100M | — |
| TheraBreath | 1994 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Church & Dwight (2021) | $86M | $580M |
| Tony's Chocolonely | 2005 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $276M | — |
| Touchland | 2018 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Church & Dwight (2025) | $130M | $880M |
| Toxic Waste | 2001 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Truly Flavored Vodka | 2022 | 1 | extension | owned by public company | $2B | — |
| Truly Hard Seltzer | 2016 | 1 | extension | public | — | — |
| Trü Frü | 2017 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Mars, Incorporated (2023) | $215M | — |
| Unilever | 1930 | 1 | ✓ | public | $67.2B | — |
| Utopia Bedding | 2011 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $800M | — |
| Versed | 2019 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Sonoma Brands (2019) | $9M | — |
| Vital Farms | 2007 | 1 | ✓ | public | $606.3M | $1.2B |
| Wahlburgers | 2011 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and Tom Dowd (2016) | $105M | — |
| Well Market | 2024 | 1 | extension | acquired by CVS Health Corporation (—) | — | — |
| Wellsley Farms | 1997 | 1 | extension | acquired by BJ's Wholesale Club (1997) | — | — |
| Wendy's Frosty Swirls & Fusions | 1969 | 1 | extension | public | — | — |
| Wendy's Thin Mint Frosty | 2025 | 1 | extension | public | — | — |
| White Claw Hard Seltzer | 2016 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $2B | — |
| Wonder | 1921 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Flowers Foods (2013) | $484M | — |
| ZOA Energy | 2021 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Molson Coors (2024) | $100M | — |
| Zespri | 1997 | 1 | ✓ | independent | — | — |
| Zesty Paws | 2015 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Health & Happiness (H&H) Group International Holdings Limited (2021) | $100M | — |
| Zoa | 2021 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by Molson Coors (2024) | $100M | — |
| Zoup! | 1998 | 1 | ✓ | acquired by WOWorks (2022) | — | — |
| eos Products | 2007 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $14M | $44.8M |
| ginnybakes | 2010 | 1 | ✓ | independent (defunct) | — | — |
| izzio Artisan Bakery | 1994 | 1 | ✓ | independent | $32.7M | — |