Cargill
Cargill is a global producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services, established in 1865. The privately held company operates in 70 countries and employs around 155,000 people. Cargill serves a diverse clientele, including farmers, manufacturers, retailers, and governments, by providing a wide range of products such as grains, oilseeds, animal nutrition, and biofuels. In addition to its agricultural offerings, the company also delivers risk management solutions and various food and industrial products. Cargill is dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation, leveraging its extensive global knowledge to address economic, environmental, and social challenges faced by its customers.
Yuan Yao Nong Ye
Venture Round in 2021
Yuan Yao Nong Ye is a group of companies that mainly focuses on feeding raw materials in the agriculture and animal husbandry sector. It also has businesses in big data trade, biological fermentation, and industrial internet sectors.
Aalst Chocolate
Acquisition in 2021
Aalst Chocolate is a manufacturer based in Singapore that specializes in producing high-quality chocolate products for various industries, including confectionery, bakery, food service, and consumer markets. The company sources raw materials from regions known for their cocoa production, such as West Africa, South America, and Asia, ensuring the finest quality. Utilizing advanced European technologies, Aalst Chocolate offers a range of customizable and tailor-made chocolate solutions, including couvertures, compounds, and pâtissier chocolates. The company aims to deliver premium chocolate ingredients while maintaining affordable pricing, catering to the specific needs of its clients in the food industry.
Puris
Venture Round in 2019
Puris Proteins, LLC is a family-owned company specializing in the production of plant-based, non-GMO food ingredients for the food industry. Established in 1985 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with additional facilities in Oskaloosa, Iowa; Randolph, Minnesota; Turtle Lake, Wisconsin; and Wilmington, Illinois, Puris offers a sustainable alternative to genetically modified and animal proteins. The company focuses on cultivating pure vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergen-free products, leveraging over 30 years of expertise in non-GMO natural breeding. Puris is recognized as the exclusive producer of PURIS Pea protein and supplies a variety of non-GMO ingredients, including starches, fibers, and products derived from soy, pulses, lentils, and corn. The company emphasizes building strong partnerships with domestic growers to ensure the quality and integrity of its ingredients.
Aleph Farms
Series A in 2019
Aleph Farms Limited, based in Ashdod, Israel, is a food technology company focused on sustainable animal product innovation through cellular agriculture. Founded in 2017, Aleph Farms has pioneered the development of lab-cultured meat, notably unveiling the world’s first cultivated thin-cut steak in 2018 and the first cultivated ribeye steak in 2021. The company utilizes proprietary three-dimensional bioprinting technology to grow animal products directly from non-genetically modified cells, thereby eliminating the need for animal slaughter. Under its product brand, Aleph Cuts, Aleph Farms is set to launch the Petit Steak, which is produced from premium Angus cow cells. The company has been recognized for its commitment to climate leadership and sustainability, receiving accolades from the World Economic Forum and the United Nations for its net zero commitment made in 2020.
Puris Proteins, LLC is a family-owned company specializing in the production of plant-based, non-GMO food ingredients for the food industry. Established in 1985 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with additional facilities in Oskaloosa, Iowa; Randolph, Minnesota; Turtle Lake, Wisconsin; and Wilmington, Illinois, Puris offers a sustainable alternative to genetically modified and animal proteins. The company focuses on cultivating pure vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergen-free products, leveraging over 30 years of expertise in non-GMO natural breeding. Puris is recognized as the exclusive producer of PURIS Pea protein and supplies a variety of non-GMO ingredients, including starches, fibers, and products derived from soy, pulses, lentils, and corn. The company emphasizes building strong partnerships with domestic growers to ensure the quality and integrity of its ingredients.
Puris
Venture Round in 2018
Puris Proteins, LLC is a family-owned company specializing in the production of plant-based, non-GMO food ingredients for the food industry. Established in 1985 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with additional facilities in Oskaloosa, Iowa; Randolph, Minnesota; Turtle Lake, Wisconsin; and Wilmington, Illinois, Puris offers a sustainable alternative to genetically modified and animal proteins. The company focuses on cultivating pure vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergen-free products, leveraging over 30 years of expertise in non-GMO natural breeding. Puris is recognized as the exclusive producer of PURIS Pea protein and supplies a variety of non-GMO ingredients, including starches, fibers, and products derived from soy, pulses, lentils, and corn. The company emphasizes building strong partnerships with domestic growers to ensure the quality and integrity of its ingredients.
Diamond V
Acquisition in 2017
Diamond V is a research-focused company based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that specializes in developing natural products aimed at enhancing nutrition, health, and performance in both food and companion animals. The company utilizes advanced microbial fermentation technologies and species-specific expertise to create innovative solutions for various animal species, including poultry, swine, dairy, equine, beef, and aquaculture. By leveraging its unique competencies in research and technology, Diamond V aims to provide effective and profitable products that cater to the needs of customers worldwide.
Five Star Custom Foods
Acquisition in 2016
Five Star Custom Foods, Ltd. is a Texas-based company that specializes in the production of cooked meat crumbles, diced meats, and kettle-cooked products for the food service and food manufacturing sectors in the United States. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Fort Worth, the company offers a diverse range of products, including individual quick frozen (IQF) meat crumbles, such as pizza toppings, Italian sausage, and chorizo, along with oven-cooked diced meats like diced beef and ham. Additionally, Five Star Custom Foods produces kettle-cooked items, including chili, taco meat, soups, and various sauces. The company also processes core ingredients tailored for food service applications. It operates a processing facility in Nashville, Tennessee, and functions as a subsidiary of Cargill, Incorporated.
Multiexport Foods S.A. is a seafood company based in Puerto Montt, Chile, specializing in the production and distribution of a variety of seafood products, including Atlantic salmon, mussels, and salmon trout, as well as smoked seafood products. Founded in 1983, the company was previously known as Aquafarms SA before rebranding in May 2007. Multiexport Foods is committed to responsible and sustainable practices in its operations, ensuring that its seafood offerings are of high quality and nutritious. The company serves both domestic and international markets, aiming to create memorable experiences for consumers through its products. Multiexport Foods operates as a subsidiary of Multiexport Dos S.A.
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