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Provider of meal kits intended to offer food to people living in insecure communities. The company's kits come with all the ingredients to make a hearty, five-person dinner, including the oil and spices that can be cooked in a lesser time, enabling people to enjoy fresh, healthy, and tasty cooked meals at an affordable price.

Our aim is to produce software digitizing scent and taste as of fingerprints for food items, and produce a standard file that can be exchanged over networks, after being recorded into an AI driven database repository.

BioBQ is a cultivated meat company that produces slaughter-free beef brisket and other BBQ meats from cultured animal cells. The company uses proprietary technologies that efficiently create non-ground meat products in weeks rather than a year or more required with raising cattle, the revolutionary process allows control of meat content and taste, reduces environmental impacts of meat production, and takes BBQ to the next tasty, sustainable level consumers want.

Nature Knows specializes in offering fresh, ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables, emphasizing convenience and health in their product line. The company utilizes innovative, breathable, and eco-friendly packaging to enhance the freshness and appeal of its offerings. In addition to fruits and vegetables, Nature Knows also provides a range of plant-based snacking and meal products, catering to consumers seeking nutritious and sustainable food options.

Pezzy Pets specializes in creating healthy pet treats that are high in protein and low in calories, focusing on sustainability by using wild Mexican devil fish, an invasive species. The company aims to provide pet owners with delicious snack options that promote better nutrition for their pets while addressing environmental concerns associated with invasive fish populations. Through its innovative approach, Pezzy Pets offers a unique product that combines health benefits with flavorful variety, catering to the needs of both pets and their owners.

Algdeha specializes in sustainable biotechnology solutions aimed at industries reliant on fish-based products. The company focuses on developing innovative methods for large-scale algae production, utilizing natural resources such as wave energy, sunlight, and ambient heat to minimize costs. By providing an alternative to traditional animal feed derived from fish, Algdeha's approach supports sustainability and reduces the environmental impact associated with fish dependency in animal agriculture.

OptiProt is a startup working on a sustainable project producing and processing food for the future based on edible insects.

We create healthy and sustainable solutions for the world based on insects. A very nutritive and eco friendly food source. Currently we are using about 50% of the habitable land for agriculture and the livestock industry is the major contributor to CO2 emisions, but In just 30 years the amount of food available will not be enough for the world`s population. By making healthy, and tasty products from insect powder such as flour for bread, cake mix, and even protein shakes, we are able to reduce the amount of livestock usage and also provide a sustainable and scalable solution. Our business model is based on 3 keypoints: >Mass and Standarized Production which is possible using our insect incubator (which is patent pending) >Sustainable and efficient Production since Costa Rica has the perfect weather conditions, >And our Partner Program to provide jobs and income to the poorest sectors of Costa Rican society. Our partner program is supported by BID Lab and Fundecooperación who are helping us deliver the program on a national scale. Costa Rica Insect Company and we Save the World Eating Bugs!

Provider of breast milk freeze-drying service intended to help moms overcome barriers to breast milk storage and transportation at home and at work. The company offers breast milk powder that can be stored for years without refrigeration and can be used by mixing with warm purified water, just like powdered formula, enabling nursing mothers to save their own breast milk as a safe and convenient powder.

Operator of an online marketplace intended to facilitate the sale and delivery of fish. The company's platform allows fish farmers to list produce and consumers browse and purchase it directly, enabling fisheries sector to foster a more sustainable and efficient supply chain.

Freshspire is a mission-driven company based in Raleigh, NC dedicated to using strong technology to empower food communities.

Nile Agro Value Chain is an agribusiness startup in agriculture that identifies the set of actors and activities that bring a basic agricultural product from production in the field to final consumption, where at each stage value is added to the product. Nile Agro value Chain achieves this through vertical linking or a network between various independent business organizations and by involving them into food processing, packaging, storage, transport and distribution. The startup also engage in traditional agricultural value chains by generally through spot market transactions involving a large number of small retailers and producers. The venture also characterize agriculture value chain by vertical coordination, consolidation of the supply base, agro-industrial processing and use of standards throughout the chain. The venture achieves its mission in agriculture value chain through agricultural mechanization, traditional farming, farm portfolio investments, interstate trade of agricultural commodities, online trade of food produce through its online marketplace, aggregating farmers into a multipurpose cooperative society, linking farmers to off-takers, contract farming, food processing, providing extension services and collaborating with different stakeholders in the agriculture value chain in Uganda,Africa and beyond. We are currently working with over 1,200 farmers in Ibanda District aggregated or organized under our farmers groups and cooperative society.

NjordFrey provides aquaponic starter kits, seasonal input product lines (seeds and fingerlings), and operational training to developing farmers, allowing them to become independent. It also provides stakeholder mapping and tailored routes to market for farmers we work with. Therefore, both the technology and commercial model is innovative and new to farmers.

Loop Closing offers a comprehensive food waste solution by replacing dumpsters and trash cans with an on-site composting system and returning the finished compost to the soil, closing the ecological loop and solving waste problems. It helps organizations regenerate soils, the environment, and communities by composting their food waste on-site. It operates in dense urban environments reducing existing pest and smell pressures from current food waste practices for around the same cost.

FormaPath, founded in 2015 and based in Ithaca, New York, specializes in the development of the Adipress, an automated device designed to enhance the efficiency of tissue preparation for cancer diagnosis. In the United States, pathology labs process approximately 75 million tissue samples annually, often relying on manual methods that can lead to missed critical diagnostic tissue and misdiagnoses, particularly in colorectal cancer cases. The Adipress addresses this issue by allowing clinicians to prepare complete cancer samples in just 60 seconds, significantly reducing the time compared to traditional methods, which can take up to an hour. Registered with the FDA as a class 1 medical device, the Adipress is supported by two issued US patents and a pending PCT application in Europe. This innovative technology enables clinicians to submit all available tissue for diagnosis, ultimately improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

Microbe Plus specializes in the development of innovative microbiological bio-products aimed at enhancing plant growth and protection. The company manufactures multi-strain probiotics for plants, which are formulated to safeguard crops against a wide range of pathogens, including diseases and pests. By utilizing carefully selected beneficial bacteria, Microbe Plus seeks to increase crop yields while minimizing the need for synthetic pesticides. Their mission is to create efficient and cost-effective solutions that support the health of various plants, including crops, orchards, flowers, and ornamental species, thereby contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.

Developer of a plant-based food technology designed to reduce meat consumption. The company's technology offers plant-based whole-cuts that contain plant proteins, enabling consumers to have alternatives that mimic the taste, texture, and smell of meat.

Organifarms specializes in the development of innovative harvesting robots tailored for greenhouses and vertical farms. These robots address significant challenges in the agricultural sector, particularly the labor shortage and escalating labor costs faced by growers. By automating critical processes such as harvesting, quality control, and monitoring, Organifarms enables efficient cultivation of labor-intensive crops in indoor farming environments. Their technology not only enhances productivity but also supports sustainable farming practices by allowing for pesticide-free cultivation methods. Through these advancements, Organifarms aims to provide growers with effective tools to improve profitability and streamline operations in the evolving landscape of agriculture.

FairFlavor is developing vegan dairy alternatives to help millennials that are flexitarians that care about their health, the environment, and are bored with the available options, with cheeses, gelato, and desserts with unique creaminess and mouthfeel achieved through a patented fermentation process, and made of a nutritious novel nut that grows naturally in the Indonesian rainforest.

Fybraworks Foods, Inc provides alternative meat substitutes and develops animal-free meat structural proteins and synthetic meat by using fermentation techniques. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

ClearLeaf uses patent-pending technology, organic certified in the EU and Japan, to control and manage a wide range of harmful pests while maintaining natural balances on the farm, protecting farmers and consumers. ClearLeaf currently has pre- and post-harvest solutions for the coffee, banana, multiple vegetables, melon, sugar cane, strawberries and flower sectors. GotaBlanca® is currently sold online in Costa Rica since launching its direct sales program in 2020. Our first product line, GotaBlanca®, is a line of non-toxic contact-action liquid emulsions that uses surface chemistry and colloidal technology to enhance plant growth through the control and management of fungal and bacterial diseases.

FermBiotics is a microbiome company dedicated to enhancing gut health globally. The company specializes in the development of sustainable, fermented plant and seaweed ingredients that serve as food components, dietary supplements, and medical foods. By integrating prebiotics, probiotics, and bioactive compounds, FermBiotics has created a novel category of fermented products aimed at promoting a positive gut microbiome. This innovation supports both human and animal health, enabling families and pet owners to assist the elderly and their animals in maintaining optimal gut health.

Greencovery specializes in food upcycling technology that allows food companies to produce sustainable ingredients from side-stream production. The company’s proprietary platform accelerates the time-to-market for new components that would otherwise be difficult to recover, enhancing both feasibility and sustainability for its clients. Greencovery's technology has versatile applications, enabling the production of circular flavors, supplements, and various food ingredients, particularly catering to the expanding markets for sports nutrition, beverages, and protein alternatives. By effectively recovering valuable products from side-streams, Greencovery supports the food industry in creating more sustainable practices.

Frankles has developed BLAST®, the first technological platform based on data science and clean technologies, applied to the extraction, preservation, and concentration of natural compounds. BLAST® allows the design, formulation, and production of new and natural ingredients for the beverage industry.

Sophie's BioNutrients is focused on creating sustainable plant-based protein derived from microalgae through advanced fermentation technologies. The company specializes in optimizing strains, precision fermentation, and protein extraction to produce a high-purity protein powder. This innovative product offers various functionalities, catering to the food industry, particularly for the development of imitation seafood products. By leveraging fermentation methods, Sophie's BioNutrients aims to enhance the availability of alternative protein sources while promoting sustainability in food production.

Poultry farming Management system provides quality animal feed, expert training, Poultry Construction while monitoring & evaluating small/medium scale poultry farmers in Cameroon while facilitating farmers to gain certification with the government for protection and compensation in case of an outbreak (Bird Flu). Due to lack of Veterinary personnel’s, we develop SAVE OUR CHICKENS App which uses Artificial intelligence (AI) to perform instant disease diagnosis by scanning Poultry Farmers chicken’s droppings; screens and analyzed the DNA/RNA to display the results and prescribes the needed treatment by matching the confirmed diagnosis on a smart phone to over 1260 farmers in our database. The App efficiently identifies and discretely recognizes while evaluating the examined images to optimized the diagnosis with more than 95 percent accuracy. The app performed similar to a well-trained veterinarian, and generates decision on each case with referred for treatment within 30 seconds. It’s able to review more than 200,000 scans conducted the same time within a minute and solves the problems of increasing mortalities which confirms 1 out of every 50 chicken now dies a natural death. This promotes decent work for farmers with our pay -as-you-go revenue model of $1 USD per diagnosis.

Proeon Foods specializes in developing a variety of plant-based protein ingredients aimed at food manufacturers. The company offers a range of protein options, including amaranth, hemp seed, mung bean, fava bean, and chickpea proteins. By providing these ingredients, Proeon supports healthier eating habits and promotes clean food practices, catering to the growing demand for natural and sustainable food solutions.

Grain4Grain is a San Antonio-based food-tech startup focused on producing low-carb, high-protein flour from brewers spent grain, a significant byproduct of the brewing industry. The company has developed a patent-pending process that efficiently dries and mills this spent grain in under 20 minutes, a significant reduction from the conventional six-hour method. By upcycling this resource, Grain4Grain not only creates a nutritious ingredient but also promotes sustainability within the food supply chain. Since its launch 10 months ago, the company has upcycled 120,000 pounds of spent grain and introduced two consumer packaged goods in nearly 200 HEB stores. Additionally, Grain4Grain is actively pursuing contracts with various product makers, bakeries, and even a dog food manufacturer to expand its market reach and product offerings.

Umami Meats develops cultured seafood based on a proprietary, low-cost, and sustainable formulation of growth factors.

Pricepally operates an e-commerce platform focused on food and grocery shopping, founded in 2019 and based in Lagos, Nigeria. The platform aims to provide access to affordable, nutritious, and secure food items in urban areas across Africa. Pricepally functions as a digital food cooperative, allowing consumers to connect directly with local farmers, wholesalers, and producers. It enables users to buy food in bulk or share bulk purchases with others, leveraging collective bargaining power to reduce costs. The online store offers a wide range of products, including groceries, baby products, packaged food, and various ingredients, ensuring that customers have access to fresh and high-quality food items.

Ullmanna is focused on enhancing organic food production through the development of a smart weeding machine that employs robotics and artificial intelligence. This innovative technology enables the identification and mechanical removal of weeds, allowing farmers to cultivate crops over larger areas without the need for increased manual labor. By reducing reliance on pesticides, Ullmanna aims to make conventional farming practices more sustainable while promoting the growth of organic crops.

Producer of feed for aquariums and aquaculture intended to enhance sustainable fishing. The company's product is made from insects and agricultural by-products to replace traditional aquaculture and ornamental fish feeds containing fishmeal and fish oils and offers sustainable, high-performance aquafeed ingredients, enabling the aquaculture industry to improve the health of the farmed fish and the environment simultaneously.

Utilizing proprietary and ingenious smartphone technology, PickApp Farming is a software development and service provider company that focuses on agriculture, and specializes in providing managerial solutions to the labor-intensive segment of the agricultural industry. Our innovative product “PickApp” has already gained dramatic profit improvements for our existing customers, and is predicted to grow exponentially! As of July 2019, we have over 200 medium and large-size farmers most of them in Israel. We're here to get help and expand internationally! PickApp is a software system that is comprised of a smartphone application, a web portal as well as few other programs. Our app is used in the field by farm workers, supervisors, and quality assurance personnel in order to input data in the most simplistic and user-friendly fashion, and designed to minimize time spent by workers as a whole. The app currently utilizes both GPS and bar code scanning in order to associate various farm entities with both different workers and agro-technical operations. The modern portal aspect of the product is the command & control center which is utilized by the farm managers. It provides real-time information as to the progress of work on the farm, as well as providing various analytics and statistics on both the present and past.

More Foods is a food-tech startup focused on producing high-protein meat alternative products by utilizing by-products from the food industry. The company distinguishes itself by incorporating innovative ingredients, resulting in clean-label products with a short list of components that do not include major allergens. More Foods aims to provide consumers with nutritious options that deliver both protein and fiber, effectively replacing animal meat in various meals.

At Gastrocampo we are revolutionizing the food system making it fairer, more transparent and more sustainable. By combining technology and logistics, we offer a real, scalable and multi-local solution. Gastrocampo is a SaaS-enabled marketplace that gives food producers the tools to digitalize their farm and business so they can connect and sell their produce directly to their hospitality clients (food shops and restaurants), eliminating the need for intermediaries. In turn, we are helping HORECA customers to become more sustainable while saving time and headaches when buying directly from producers! Thanks to AI, Machine Learning and blockchain we will be able to provide a platform mutually beneficent for food producers, restaurants and the environment.

Utilizing proprietary and ingenious smartphone technology, PickApp Farming is a software development and service provider company that focuses on agriculture, and specializes in providing managerial solutions to the labor-intensive segment of the agricultural industry. Our innovative product “PickApp” has already gained dramatic profit improvements for our existing customers, and is predicted to grow exponentially! As of July 2019, we have over 200 medium and large-size farmers most of them in Israel. We're here to get help and expand internationally! PickApp is a software system that is comprised of a smartphone application, a web portal as well as few other programs. Our app is used in the field by farm workers, supervisors, and quality assurance personnel in order to input data in the most simplistic and user-friendly fashion, and designed to minimize time spent by workers as a whole. The app currently utilizes both GPS and bar code scanning in order to associate various farm entities with both different workers and agro-technical operations. The modern portal aspect of the product is the command & control center which is utilized by the farm managers. It provides real-time information as to the progress of work on the farm, as well as providing various analytics and statistics on both the present and past.

Kinoko Tech Ltd., founded in 2019 and based in Jerusalem, Israel, specializes in the production of alternative protein products derived from fungi. The company focuses on utilizing deep-tech fermentation processes to create nutritious and flavorful superfoods. By fermenting fungal mycelium, Kinoko Tech develops products that are rich in protein, essential amino acids, and offer a scrumptious taste and aroma. Their offerings are designed to cater to health-conscious consumers seeking allergen-free, gluten-free, and cholesterol-free dietary options. Through its innovative approach, Kinoko Tech aims to promote sustainable food solutions while elevating the nutritional value of everyday meals.

La Comandanta identifies and promotes Creole and ancestral Mexican foods and offers bulk and packed products. It was founded in 2011.

Poiike is a platform that powers an application that creates tailor made workflows for cooking multiple recipes at maximum efficiency.

Azucena is a producer of food products that specializes in traditional Mexican cuisine, focusing on the combination of corn with authentic Mexican ingredients. The company offers a range of items, including corn tortillas, tacos, nachos, and organic nopal, aimed at providing healthy and everyday food options for consumers. By emphasizing functional properties and nutritional values, Azucena caters to the tastes of discerning palates while promoting the rich flavors of Mexican culinary traditions.

Developer of nanotechnology designed for the agriculture industry. The company's technology improves food safety through the development of novel methods for cleaning and sanitizing, enabling clients with the feasibility of employing nanotechnology to replace traditional post-harvest chlorine wash.

M de Maní develops products with more flavor and more nutrients from less refined ingredients and without harmful chemicals or hydrogenated fats. The company believes that taking care of health is crucial and should be a simple task, which is why they offer practical, delicious, and highly nutritious products.

Fuddis is a food tech company that provides a platform aimed at enhancing online growth for businesses in the food and grocery sectors. It offers a range of services designed to streamline supply chain management and improve customer relationship handling. By allowing users to select meal suppliers and set discount budgets for employees, Fuddis enables businesses to provide instant benefits to their workforce without incurring any setup costs. This approach not only enhances employee satisfaction but also fosters operational efficiency and drives growth for its clients.

FUL Foods BV, founded in 2020 and based in Delft, Netherlands, specializes in producing sustainable beverages that focus on natural nutrition and plant-based protein. The company aims to cater to environmentally conscious consumers by offering products designed to reduce carbon footprints while enhancing health. Its flagship product, "waterFUL," is a carbonated drink enriched with a trademarked carbon-negative ingredient derived from microalgae. This innovative formulation boasts key proteins and immune-boosting nutrients, leveraging advances in microalgae stability and digestibility. FUL Foods sells its products online, providing a convenient and refreshing option for those seeking nutritious and environmentally friendly beverage choices.

Phytolon Ltd, located in Misgav, Israel, specializes in the development of technology for producing natural food colorants. Founded in 2000, the company utilizes baker's yeast cells as bio-factories to create these colorants through a fermentation process. Phytolon's innovative approach aims to provide sustainable and natural alternatives for the food and beverage industry, addressing the growing demand for clean-label products.

Provider of food waste disposal services intended to reduce the impact of organic waste on the environment. The company bioconverts food waste into protein ingredients for animal feed by rearing larvae, which are a natural recycler of organic waste and are able to recover proteinic content as well as transforming the larvae into protein flour and oil, which are ingredients for animal feed, providing pet food manufacturers with a substitute protein-rich ingredient.

Developer of a peptide and protein purification technology designed to revolutionize recombinant production processes. The company's technology facilitates the production of enhanced purity products, significantly diminishing the purification challenges prevalent in modern chemical (peptide synthesis) and biological synthesis (recombinant) methods to meet specific requirements, enabling clients to efficiently overcome purification and economy-to-scale obstacles encountered in stock breeding.

SmartFish offers quality marine products to the market and contributes to good fishing management and sustainability. It markets seafood products that have a sustainability guarantee, reducing the number of intermediaries and seeking that more steps in the value chain remain in the cooperatives. It also negotiates with cooperatives with an open book policy to make the profits transparent at each link in the chain.

Wenda srl develops food integrity data management platform. It develops an IoT device to trace temperature, humidity, shock, box breaching, and overturning during shipment and storage phases. The company’s plug-and-play platform directly processes data from the device and performs elaborate analysis, aggregates trends, and delivers information for decision-making. It provides integrity analytics, multi-access management, document sharing, and interoperability. It serves food and beverages industry, restaurants, retailers, and producers. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Castel Maggiore, Italy.

ImagoAI provides agri-food quality decision system using Artificial Intelligence. The AI powered system helps in delivering consistent food quality, generate premium products, and prevent supply chain waste. Companies use our technology to increase revenues, reduce food loss, and prevent product recalls.

Aeropowder Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in the development and manufacture of materials derived from poultry feather waste. The company is focused on creating sustainable solutions to address the environmental challenges associated with modern construction and product design. By utilizing feathers, a byproduct of the poultry industry, Aeropowder aims to reduce waste and promote a more sustainable approach to material production, ensuring that the products developed do not contribute to harmful environmental legacies.

Orange Fiber S.R.L. is an Italian company established in 2014 and headquartered in Catania. It specializes in manufacturing sustainable fabrics derived from by-products of citrus juice, which would otherwise go to waste. The company transforms these by-products into a silk-like cellulose yarn, allowing for the creation of soft, lightweight materials that can be blended with other textiles. By repurposing hundreds of thousands of tons of citrus waste, Orange Fiber not only promotes environmental sustainability but also aligns with the Italian tradition of producing high-quality fabrics suitable for the fashion industry.

Otrafy is a Quality Management Software that optimizes and administers vendor relationship for quality assurance departments.Helping food production facilities to reach compliance and regulatory requirements faster by minimizing and automating mundane, low value-added activities.

Mushlabs GmbH is a biotechnology company based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in producing mushroom mycelium as a raw ingredient for meat alternatives. Founded in 2018, the company employs a fermentation platform that harnesses the potential of fungi to create nutritious and sustainable food options. By focusing on the natural processes of fermentation, Mushlabs develops healthier and tastier products with minimal ingredients, catering to both meat-eaters and vegetarians. The company aims to transform food consumption by offering solutions that benefit consumers' health while also being environmentally friendly.

AgroBeads is a combine water and nutrients on a single biodegradable product.

Boston Meats, Inc. produces alternative meat products using proteins. It also develops fiber production technology to produce meats using natural proteins. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Provider of meal kits intended to offer food to people living in insecure communities. The company's kits come with all the ingredients to make a hearty, five-person dinner, including the oil and spices that can be cooked in a lesser time, enabling people to enjoy fresh, healthy, and tasty cooked meals at an affordable price.

Provider of meal kits intended to offer food to people living in insecure communities. The company's kits come with all the ingredients to make a hearty, five-person dinner, including the oil and spices that can be cooked in a lesser time, enabling people to enjoy fresh, healthy, and tasty cooked meals at an affordable price.

Manufacturer of natural beauty care products intended to provide beneficial properties of honey. The company's products are made with honey nutrients that are free of paraben and are known for their moisturizing, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties, providing customers with organically made sustainable products.

Since 2008, Emotion Food Company works to improve the lives of consumers and meet their specific needs. From conception to industrialization, through prototypes and tests, they created the Easy-Base ©, food texturizer for people with dysphagia. Because they believe that eating must remain a pleasure for everyone, regardless of their physical abilities .

Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives, including products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken. Founded in 2019 and based in Zürich, the company utilizes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. By focusing on high-quality, natural ingredients, Planted Foods aims to deliver nutritious, high-protein products that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers.

Developer of a cloud-based management system designed for poultry companies with tools to increase their profitability and decrease their waste. The company's system utilizes business analytics and machine learning models to help farmers make timely and informed data-driven decisions, enabling poultry farmers to improve profitability, reduce waste, and become efficient.

BFT focuses on innovative sugar beet processing to create products with distinctive properties that benefit both food producers and consumers. By offering artificial sweeteners that reduce the glycemic load of foods, BFT addresses the growing concerns related to high glycemic stress in modern diets. Their products are designed to support human metabolism, positively influencing glycemic response and providing metabolic support after sugar intake. This approach not only aids in the formulation of gluten-free and lactose-free foods but also plays a role in combating the increasing prevalence of lifestyle diseases linked to high sugar consumption, thereby promoting improved nutrition and overall well-being.

Producer of teff cereal intended to empower teff farmers. The company offers superfoods that are made from teff which is from Ethiopia, enabling customers to get nutrition and endurance.

Uproot specializes in producing healthy and sustainable plant-based milk tailored for food services like college dining and cafeterias. The company addresses the increasing demand for diverse plant milk options by providing dispensers that streamline operations and minimize packaging waste. Uproot's plant-based milk offerings include alternatives such as oat milk, soymilk, and chocolate pea milk, designed for health-conscious consumers. By focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, packaging waste, and water use compared to traditional dairy and plant milks, Uproot presents a more environmentally friendly choice for those seeking alternatives to conventional beverages.

Agrowave is a provider of agricultural services focused on creating an efficient farm-to-market mobility supply chain. The company operates a network of mobile pickup stations at farm gates, allowing farmers to sell their produce directly from their locations. Agrowave offers customized sorting, grading, and packaging services to ensure quality, alongside providing comprehensive logistics support. With a technology-driven approach, the company simplifies the first-mile logistics process, enabling farmers to complete transactions with minimal effort and facilitating easier access to markets for their products.

GreenChoice is a data-driven grocery shopping platform that empowers consumers to buy the best food products for their health and the planet. Our team has dietary restrictions, health goals, tight budgets, and big hearts. We’re making grocery shopping easier for anyone shopping with dietary needs or specific values. Food is medicine for us and Mother Earth; let's live well together!

Fresh.Land is a digital platform designed to connect farmers directly with consumers, enabling the sale of fresh fruit and vegetables without the involvement of middlemen. This innovative approach allows farmers to sell their harvests directly to retailers, significantly reducing the time it takes for produce to reach stores—from months to just a few days. By streamlining the supply chain, Fresh.Land significantly lowers carbon emissions, food waste, and the use of chemicals in food production. The platform provides farmers with the necessary digital infrastructure and expertise, fostering a more sustainable food industry while ensuring that consumers receive high-quality, fresh produce straight from the farm.

Nutrifix Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in developing a nutrition app aimed at helping users find healthy meal options nearby. Founded in 2016, the app offers personalized scores for various dishes and snacks, allowing users to sort and filter meals based on their nutritional benefits and dietary needs. In addition to providing meal suggestions, Nutrifix collaborates with delivery partners to facilitate the delivery of these meals. The company also operates a B2B and B2B2C platform, which offers companies a virtual staff canteen and employees a personalized weekly meal plan sourced from local restaurants and catering services. This service allows companies to enhance employee satisfaction through wellness benefits while utilizing anonymized data to shape their overall wellness strategies. Nutrifix combines technology with nutrition to promote healthier eating habits among its users.

Developer of a paddy quality testing machine intended to properly determine rice without de-husking it. The company's machines facilitate test paddy quality for the presence of internal cracks, admixtures, and chalkiness in paddy and provide results, reports, and detailed analytics through SMS and emails, enabling farmers to segregate the rice produce with precision.

Hempfy focuses on innovative food and beverages, based on proprietary cold infusion technology for harvesting and processing THC-free hemp plants, compliant with Swiss legislation. All their products are 100% Swiss made : they grow Hemp, produce and develop their products exclusively in Switzerland from bottom to top. Their production is based on bespoke quality, starting from selecting the best seeds, clearest spring water till final production by the very "Swiss way of doing things".

Manufacturer of agricultural chemicals intended to make the planet healthier by replacing chemicals used in conventional agriculture. The company's chemicals are used to stimulate plant and vegetable growth, improve absorption of nutrients through the roots, strengthen photosynthesis, and increase the number of useful microbes, enabling farmers to increase their crop product and quality.

Producer prebiotic teas intended to provide a healthy gut. The company's teas are packed with functional herbs and flowers have low to no sugar and have digestive benefits and better taste which contribute to the overall body's well-being through their anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, enabling customers to have an improved immune response and a proper digestive health.

Clean Crop Technologies, Inc. specializes in innovative food processing technology aimed at reducing molds, toxins, and pests in grains and nuts. By utilizing a method that combines air and electricity to create ionized gases, the company effectively removes harmful substances without compromising food quality. This technology not only eliminates molds and pests but also extends the shelf life of perishable foods. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Haydenville, Massachusetts, Clean Crop Technologies is focused on translating advanced research into commercial-scale solutions for the global grain and nut industries.

Nema Food provides halal meat products to consumers locally and internationally by utilizing advanced meat manufacturing technology as well as a highly knowledgeable team of professionals.

Healthy smoothie store in a box for B2B (convenience stores, gyms, offices, schools & universities, etc.)

A1C Foods is a diabetes nutrition solutions company, creating delicious foods for diabetes and low carbs communities.

GammaSeed is an agriculture company that utilizes seed genetic sorting and In-Line Seed Genetic Purity Screening. It allows producers to upgrade their disqualified seed batches by cleaning them to the desired commercial level. The company was founded by Itay Yogev and is headquartered in Nir Galim, Israel.

Phool is a company dedicated to managing and recycling floral waste, primarily generated from religious places of worship. It operates on a circular economy model, transforming this waste into various organic products, including patented organic fertilizers, charcoal-free incense sticks, and biodegradable packaging materials. By focusing on sustainability, Phool not only addresses the environmental issue of floral waste but also empowers marginalized communities by providing employment opportunities, particularly for women. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to create a positive impact on both the environment and society.

Lighter Culture, LLC, based in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializes in a market network platform that focuses on personalized meal preparation and grocery delivery services. Founded in 2014, the company utilizes software to understand individual food preferences, allowing it to create tailored meal plans for households based on their specific goals, tastes, cooking abilities, and schedules. Lighter offers curated grocery delivery in multiple cities, including Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Boulder, Chicago, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. The platform also includes a searchable recipe database designed for various users, such as athletes, health enthusiasts, and busy professionals. Additionally, Lighter collaborates with healthcare providers to promote nutritional advice and facilitate dietary changes for patients through its meal planning technology. This holistic approach aims to bridge the gap between dietary recommendations and actionable meal preparation.

Fresh Strips is a smart packaging company that provides low cost solutions which ensure safety for heat sensitive products.

IQ Bar, Inc. is a Boston-based company that produces and sells nutrition bars designed to enhance cognitive function and overall brain health. Founded in 2016, the company offers a variety of flavors and emphasizes high-healthy-fat and low-net-carb ingredients, aligning with dietary principles that promote mental acuity. IQ Bar's products are distributed through various retailers and online platforms throughout the United States. The founder's personal journey, which involved overcoming mental fatigue and a lack of focus, inspired the creation of these bars as a form of "brain fuel." By focusing on nutrient-rich snacks, IQ Bar aims to provide consumers with convenient options to support their cognitive performance.

Zoni Foods, Inc., formerly known as Kitchen Table Inc., produces frozen plant-based meal kits and provides its products in stores. The company's products include Coconut Curry Noodles, Sweet Potato Spirals and Zesty Peanut Noodles. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in New Haven, Connecticut.

Operator of an ingredient and food technology company intended to focus on the repurposing of food waste. The company's services produce tasty and nutritious snacks from Brewers' Spent Grain which is typically sent to landfill or fed to livestock and also provide education on sustainability and make savory and sweet treats that positively impact the environment, enabling consumers to get sustainable food that has a significant impact on food waste while delivering quality and healthfulness.

Food For All Technologies, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, operates an application designed to connect users with unsold food from local restaurants, effectively addressing food waste. The platform allows eateries to sell leftover meals at discounted prices, making quality food more affordable for consumers while helping restaurants minimize waste. The concept was developed in collaboration with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and gained initial support through a successful Kickstarter campaign. Food For All serves a global market, aiming to create a sustainable solution for both food providers and consumers.

Fitly, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that develops a mobile web application and a countertop device aimed at helping families and children plan, purchase, and prepare healthy meals. The core product, SmartPlate, utilizes advanced food recognition technology to provide users with personalized meal plans based on specific health goals. By pairing the SmartPlate app with a countertop device, users can achieve precise image recognition and nutrient tracking, accessing a comprehensive database of food items for easy tracking. SmartPlate offers personalized guidance on various health aspects, including weight management, energy levels, portion control, and dietary needs. The device is designed to improve the efficiency of meal tracking significantly, aiming to enhance accountability for users managing their diets, whether for weight loss, athletic performance, or chronic illness management. Incorporating advanced object recognition and load sensors, SmartPlate delivers accurate meal analysis, positioning itself as an innovative alternative to traditional calorie-counting methods.

Foods for Tomorrow is a start-up of the food-tech sector dedicated to revolutionizing foods based on vegetable proteins. They have created an amazing ingredient called Heura, which even when butchers try it, they believe they are eating meat. Heura represents a new generation of vegetable proteins using innovative productive techniques to achieve textures never seen in the plant kingdom. They want to reinvent the current food system to respond to the global challenges of feeding a growing world population with a growing demand for protein, taking into account the environment and our health.

Developer of a food rescue platform intended to supply edibles to the needy. The company's platform connects those with excess food, like grocery stores, co-ops, and restaurants, with nearby emergency food providers who serve those in need, enabling volunteers, nonprofit organizations and supporters to streamline the process of getting surplus food to those who need it most.

Makomas is a food and beverage company that specializes in producing 100% natural juice drinks inspired by the flavors of West Africa. The company focuses on using fresh, sustainably grown ingredients sourced directly from small farmers in the region. Its products are crafted from a variety of organic fruits, flowers, leaves, and roots, all selected for their scientifically proven health benefits. Makomas aims to provide consumers with gourmet super juices that contain no added sugar, artificial colors, or preservatives, highlighting traditional African recipes while promoting health and sustainability.

AKUA is a New York-based company that specializes in manufacturing protein snack foods derived from organic ingredients sourced through regenerative aquaculture. Founded in 2015, the company primarily sells its products online, focusing on delivering nutritious and sustainable food options to consumers.