301, the strategic investment arm of packaged food manufacturer General Mills, has led a $6.5m series D round for US-based probiotic-rich food and beverage producer Farmhouse Culture.
The round also featured existing investors including White Road Investments and Renewal Funds. Farmhouse Culture has now raised $11.5m in total financing, according to regulatory filings.
Founded in 2008, Farmhouse Culture oversees a range of gut-healthy foods including sauerkraut-based snacks, probiotic drinks and fermented vegetables.
John Haugen, general manager of 301, said: “We have been watching the functional foods space grow exponentially over the past few years, with Farmhouse Culture emerging as a leader.
“The recipe for success is there: probiotic-rich products that taste great, led by a team with strong experience in the natural foods industry. Our collective goal is for consumers across the country to have access to the full line of these products.”