Sonoma Brands Acquires KRAVE Jerky from Hershey

Sonoma Brands, an emerging brands private equity investor and incubator led by Sonoma-based Jon Sebastiani, who is also the founder and creative force behind the acclaimed artisanal jerky brand KRAVE, has completed the acquisition of KRAVE from The Hershey Company for an undisclosed amount.

KRAVE rose to an immediate cult-following from its inception in 2009, resulting in the brand’s acquisition by The Hershey Company in 2015. The diverse portfolio of protein snacks currently features a roster of KRAVE Meat Cuts, KRAVE Pork Rinds and KRAVE Plant-Based Jerky, the brand’s most recent launch. With KRAVE’s homecoming, back under Sebastiani’s guidance, innovation for the brand is expected to be further catapulted.

Sebastiani began his career in the family wine business, where he cultivated a deeply rooted connection to the abundant region of Sonoma. Following the tremendously successful sale of KRAVE, Sebastiani embarked on his next entrepreneurial endeavor to form Sonoma Brands. Sebastiani’s commitment to lead the Sonoma region into further prominence as a hub for food entrepreneurship, has been evident in his development of successful brands including: SMASHMALLOW premium snackable marshmallows, SMASHGUMMY low-sugar gummies and PECKISH perfectly boiled eggs. As a private equity investor, Sonoma Brands has also made strategic investments to-date in high-growth consumer brands including: Christina Tosi’s acclaimed Milk Bar, Hum Nutrition vitamins and supplements, Beekeeper’s Naturals health solutions, Hu Products plant-based chocolate, Guayaki yerba mate, Versed cruelty free skincare, True Botanicals non-toxic personal care and more.
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“KRAVE is a great brand with a loyal fanbase who appreciate its innovative gourmet flavors and culinary roots tracing back to its origins in Sonoma, California,” said Hector de la Barreda, President, Amplify Snack Brands, The Hershey Company. “We look forward to its success with a different go-to-market model under the guidance of founder Jon Sebastiani.”

“I have always had a great relationship with The Hershey Company and watched them grow KRAVE,” said Jon Sebastiani, Founder and Managing Partner of Sonoma Brands. “From expanding KRAVE’s product offerings to dipping into the plant-based category and increasing worldwide distribution, KRAVE is in a great spot to come back home to Sonoma where we can continue the brand’s fantastic momentum as a category leader.”