Dream Pops produces plant-based frozen desserts inspired by Colombian paletas. Made from coconut milk, coconut sugar, fruits, and herbs, their products are dairy-free, gluten-free, and organic. They offer a variety of flavors such as mixed berry, chocolate with lion’s mane mushroom, vanilla matcha, coconut latte, and mango rosemary.
Legally Addictive Foods
Grant in 2023
Legally Addictive Foods manufactures and markets sweet and savory cookies and cracker-based treats, offering a range of products designed for gifting and indulgence. The company emphasizes unique, indulgent snacking experiences through items such as The OG, Everything Cookies, Ch-Ch Churros, and customizable gift boxes, positioning itself in the confectionery market with high-quality snacks that stand out in flavor and presentation.
Incredible Eats
Grant in 2023
Incredible Eats is a sustainable food packaging company focused on reducing single-use plastics in the food industry. The company aims to transform food consumption by replacing traditional plastic cutlery with eco-friendly alternatives, including edible spoons, straws, and sporks made from natural ingredients. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy their meals and drinks while minimizing environmental impact, aligning with the growing demand for sustainable and responsible food practices.
Steiner’s takes pleasure in bringing new concepts to coffee cake, using ingredients that make it delicious while remaining gluten-free.
Freezcake is a company specializing in the production and distribution of premium, preservative-free cheesecakes. Their unique selling proposition lies in offering fresh, creamy cheesecake bites, including a popular turtle flavor, crafted from high-quality ingredients such as cream cheese, farm-fresh eggs, and natural flavorings. These bite-sized treats are designed to be enjoyed on-the-go, perfect for pairing with a cup of coffee or savoring in the car.
Mezcla is a plant-based snack company that develops protein bars with a Puff-Crispy texture derived from puffed pea protein. Its products use soy, dairy, and gluten-free ingredients and come in flavors such as vanilla, cocoa peanut butter, and hot chocolate, offering convenient, protein-rich snacks that provide a tasty alternative to traditional bars while emphasizing texture and variety in the snack aisle.
New Gem is to make include a serving of fruit or vegetables into your daily routine as simple as preparing a sandwich wrap or sushi. These plant-based wraps use cutting-edge technology to replace bread, tortillas, and seaweed.
CocoTerra is a company that designs and develops a tabletop chocolate maker, enabling users to create dark, milk, and white chocolate with ease. The CocoTerra device allows for customization of chocolate recipes, giving users the ability to experiment with unique flavors and designs. Its user-friendly interface guides individuals through the entire chocolate-making process—from grinding and refining to conching, tempering, and molding—making it accessible to both novices and skilled chocolatiers alike. The machine can transform cocoa nibs into solid chocolate in as little as two hours, allowing anyone, regardless of their prior experience, to enjoy the art of chocolate making at home.
Nunbelievable
Grant in 2022
Nunbelievable is a baked goods company that specializes in handcrafted cookies, offering a variety of flavors such as chocolate chip, peanut butter, and oatmeal raisin. The company focuses on creating natural, artisanal products that include options for low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, and low-sugar diets. In addition to providing high-quality baked goods, Nunbelievable is committed to social responsibility, donating meals to partner soup kitchens and organizations. This dual mission allows customers to enjoy their cookies while contributing to the fight against hunger.
GoNanas is a women-owned food company specializing in allergen-friendly banana bread. Their products are gluten-free, vegan, and free from common allergens like nuts, making them suitable for various dietary needs.
Oat Haus is a producer of vegan, gluten-free oat-based spreads, specifically known for its granola butter. Made with organic ingredients such as oats, flax, maple syrup, coconut oil, olive oil, salt, and spices, Oat Haus offers a healthy alternative for consumers seeking new spreads or school-safe snacks. The company's granola butter has a unique texture reminiscent of nut butter and a flavor profile akin to liquid oatmeal cookies, catering to those looking for nutritious and convenient food options. Oat Haus focuses on delivering products that are nut-free, gluten-free, organic, and vegan, appealing to a diverse range of dietary needs and preferences.
Bunny James Boxes
Grant in 2022
Bunny James Boxes is an online shop that offers snack gift boxes.
Moonshot Snacks
Grant in 2022
Moonshot Snacks is an online store that sells climate-friendly snacks made from organic wheat.
Popcorn for the People
Grant in 2022
Popcorn for the People is a nonprofit organization that produces handcrafted popcorn and provides meaningful employment opportunities for adults with autism and developmental disabilities. It employs a neurodiverse workforce to create and package gourmet popcorn, supporting inclusion within the food industry and helping individuals with disabilities gain sustainable, meaningful work.
Yolélé is a US-based, purpose-driven African food company that brings underutilized African ingredients to global markets through value-added products centered on fonio, an eco-friendly, gluten-free ancient grain. The company focuses on smallholder farmers and supports biodiverse, regenerative, climate-resilient farming systems, creating economic opportunities in rural Africa. Yolélé's products are designed to be nutritious, easy to cook, and appealing to international audiences, combining traditional ingredients with modern formats to deliver healthy, sustainable snacks and foods while promoting biodiversity and resilience in food systems.
Every Body Eat
Grant in 2022
Every Body Eat produces plant-based snacks designed for everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions. Their product range includes cheese-less chia seeds, snack thins variety packs, crispbreads, and more, all made with clean ingredients like corn and cane sugar.
Wonder Monday
Grant in 2022
Wonder Monday specializes in producing high-quality cheesecakes that cater to health-conscious consumers. Their products are keto-friendly, gluten-free, contain no artificial ingredients, and have zero added sugar, making them suitable for individuals with diabetes or gluten intolerance.
Pan’s provides nutritious, meaty-textured mushrooms and snacks for vegetarians and mushroom lovers.
The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Vancouver, Washington, United States.
Founded in 2017, Love Corn specializes in manufacturing packaged roasted corn products. Their offerings include flavored corn kernels that are high in fiber, low in sugar, and available in varieties such as sea salt, roasted barbeque, cheese and chili. These products cater to health-conscious consumers seeking vegan snack options.
Elite Sweets
Grant in 2021
Elite Sweets is a manufacturer of protein-packed donuts that are supposed to be a healthier alternative to sweets. The company's donuts are baked, gluten-free, protein-packed, and produced with low-sugar and keto-friendly ingredients, allowing customers to enjoy treats regardless of their diet or health situation.
Chasin’ Dreams Farm
Grant in 2021
Chasin’ Dreams Farm is a woman-owned snack brand that creates snack food products from grains. The company's products are whole grain-based, gluten-free, corn-free, and low-calorie based.
Snacklins is a Washington D.C.-based company producing vegan cracklins. Founded by a chef and former radio DJ, their products are puffy, crispy, low-calorie, grain-free snacks made from yuca, mushrooms, and onions. They aim to expand regionally and have been seeking investment for growth.
NuSkool is a snack company founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas. It develops and markets low-sugar snack bars and other low-sugar foods focused on healthy, clean ingredients. The products emphasize natural ingredients, good fiber content, and minimal added sugar to offer convenient, full-flavor snacks.
Sourse is a food technology company dedicated to setting high standards for efficacy and sustainability in the functional snacks category. It specializes in developing new formats for vitamins and supplements, with a mission to design clean, delicious, and functional snacks that serve both people and the planet. The company's first product is vitamin-infused chocolate.
Better Bites Bakery
Grant in 2021
Better Bites Bakery is a bakery based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2011, that produces and sells a range of baked goods including cupcakes, bites, cakes, cookies and brownies for weddings, birthdays and other occasions. The company operates a retail outlet in Austin and sells through other retailers across the United States, with online ordering available. It focuses on dietary needs and high food standards, offering gluten-free, vegan, kosher, and organic products that can be personalized to meet nutritional requirements. The company emphasizes real, minimally processed ingredients, avoiding artificial colors and preservatives to serve customers with allergies or sensitivities and those who are ingredient-conscious.