Beeflow S.A. is a company that specializes in professional pollination services, focusing on the enhancement of bee health and efficiency. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Beeflow employs scientific techniques and organic compounds to improve the immune systems of bees, enabling them to effectively pollinate specific crops. The company has demonstrated significant success in increasing crop yields, with reported improvements ranging from 20% to 90% in various fruits such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit. Since its inception, Beeflow has expanded its operations to the United States and continues to grow its presence, particularly in Ventura County, California. The company's efforts aim to address the challenges of declining bee populations while supporting agricultural productivity.
Multus Media enables cultivated meat companies to scale affordably and profitably. We take care of the growth media, so our customers can focus on bringing delicious, sustainable meat to the world. Taking a machine learning-based approach we can design a completely animal-free growth media that is tailored for animal cells. This is particularly useful for the cultivated meat industry where there are needs of high performance at large scale. Multus Media was established in 2019 and is headquartered in London, England.
Derived from exotic plants, protein sweeteners are rare compounds that provide an amazing taste without the calories.
Voyage Foods has made sustainable and scalable alternatives to foods that have current obstacles –environmental, social, and health alike. Our breakthrough technology provides endless opportunities to make delicious, nearly identical, versions of beloved foods, without compromising individual health or our planet. We replicated the world’s favorite foods so that we can all enjoy them, forever.
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a company headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in producing cultured meat directly from animal cells. Founded in 2015 by Uma Valeti and Nicholas Genovese, the company focuses on developing products such as hot dogs, sausages, burgers, and meatballs without the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach to meat production requires significantly less caloric input, water, land, and energy compared to traditional methods, while also aiming to provide consumers with cleaner meat products that are free from harmful chemicals.
Minutri brings together a healthy, practical, tasty food, ready for consumption, and for all tastes, ages, food preferences, and times of the day. From breakfast to supper, they have ready meals, snacks, supplements, and drinks, with vegan, organic, zero sugar, low carb, and other options. The company's foods are developed with the aim of being balanced, nutritious, and very tasty. They are gluten-free and dairy-free, made with natural and selected ingredients and spices, without refined sugar, without preservatives or artificial additives.
Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, focused on producing sustainable seafood alternatives through cellular agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in growing marine-animal cells to create seafood products, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a healthier and environmentally friendly alternative to traditionally caught and farmed seafood, offering consumers a cost-effective option that does not compromise on taste or dietary preferences. The company's mission is to develop and mass manufacture innovative marine animal food products that promote sustainability and accessibility in the seafood market.
Minutri brings together a healthy, practical, tasty food, ready for consumption, and for all tastes, ages, food preferences, and times of the day. From breakfast to supper, they have ready meals, snacks, supplements, and drinks, with vegan, organic, zero sugar, low carb, and other options. The company's foods are developed with the aim of being balanced, nutritious, and very tasty. They are gluten-free and dairy-free, made with natural and selected ingredients and spices, without refined sugar, without preservatives or artificial additives.
NovoNutrients is focused on converting industrial waste carbon dioxide emissions into high-value protein ingredients for food and animal feed. The company has developed a fermentation platform that utilizes proprietary microbes and advanced gas fermentation systems to transform CO2, along with hydrogen and oxygen, into complete and safe single-cell protein. This innovative approach not only provides sustainable protein sources to support a growing population but also plays a role in combating climate change through carbon capture and utilization. By addressing both food security and environmental sustainability, NovoNutrients aims to meet the increasing demand for alternative protein solutions.
At NAT4Bio, we develop naturally-sourced coatings that protect produce from spoilage and decay. By leveraging microbial fermentation of selected fungi & bacteria and through carefully designed downstream processes, we obtain cell-free compounds, meaning we use microbes' active principles without the microbes themselves. Our first product is a natural and edible coating for fresh lemons that could potentially replace the combination of waxes and chemical fungicides. We are also prototyping formulations for blueberries and avocados, and we aim to expand our portfolio to address the needs of every fruit class.
At NAT4Bio, we develop naturally-sourced coatings that protect produce from spoilage and decay. By leveraging microbial fermentation of selected fungi & bacteria and through carefully designed downstream processes, we obtain cell-free compounds, meaning we use microbes' active principles without the microbes themselves. Our first product is a natural and edible coating for fresh lemons that could potentially replace the combination of waxes and chemical fungicides. We are also prototyping formulations for blueberries and avocados, and we aim to expand our portfolio to address the needs of every fruit class.
Capra Biosciences is a biotechnology company harnessing biology for efficient and low-carbon production of everyday chemicals. It develops bioreactor technology designed to make the production of chemical products more efficient. The company developed a biofilm bioreactor which has the potential to significantly reduce the downstream processing requirements and costs inherent in the bio-manufacturing of products such as fuels. Capra Biosciences was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.
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Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company established in 2021 and located in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The company specializes in molecular farming to develop and manufacture sustainable and affordable animal-free and alternative proteins. By leveraging efficient plant metabolism, Veloz Bio has created a rapid protein production system that enables scalable growth of new proteins. This innovation allows biotech firms to gain expertise in essential areas of protein production, including supercritical fluid extraction and membrane purification. Through its focus on alternative proteins, Veloz Bio aims to contribute to a more sustainable food supply.
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company established in 2021 and located in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The company specializes in molecular farming to develop and manufacture sustainable and affordable animal-free and alternative proteins. By leveraging efficient plant metabolism, Veloz Bio has created a rapid protein production system that enables scalable growth of new proteins. This innovation allows biotech firms to gain expertise in essential areas of protein production, including supercritical fluid extraction and membrane purification. Through its focus on alternative proteins, Veloz Bio aims to contribute to a more sustainable food supply.
New Culture Inc. is a food and beverage company that specializes in producing cheese from protein using innovative methods. By employing microflora to create dairy proteins and dairy products, the company aims to revolutionize traditional cheese-making processes. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, New Culture is committed to developing sustainable and alternative cheese options that appeal to a growing market of health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers.
Sundial Foods, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in creating plant-based meat alternatives aimed at environmentally conscious consumers. The company employs a macro and microstructural engineering approach to develop products that closely mimic the look, texture, and taste of traditional meat, all while ensuring affordability and nutritional value. By utilizing familiar ingredients and straightforward production processes, Sundial Foods strives to make plant-based meats accessible to a wider audience. The company's mission is to encourage a shift towards sustainable eating habits, thereby reducing meat consumption and its associated environmental impacts.
microTERRA creates sustainable protein for farmers in LATAM. Protein is the largest cost to farmers, representing 70% of their total spend. By combining hardware and biotech, microTERRA develops microalgae systems that transform wastewater into a sustainable protein and clean water. Our first customers are fish farms. We transform their wastewater into fish feed, onsite, lowering their production costs, producing protein sustainably and cleaning the water.
California Cultured is a food company based in Davis, California, that specializes in producing sustainable, lab-grown cocoa through advanced cellular agriculture techniques. Founded in 2020, the company aims to create cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar, enhancing the taste while promoting health benefits. By stimulating cocoa cells with common food ingredients, California Cultured ensures the growth of premium-quality cocoa without the ethical and environmental issues associated with traditional cocoa production, such as slavery and deforestation. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy delicious cocoa products that are both sustainable and socially responsible.
Kyomei is a company based in Oxford, England, that focuses on developing a plant-based production system aimed at creating animal proteins for the alternative meat industry. Founded in 2021, Kyomei utilizes plant cell biology to enhance the flavor of meat alternatives by scaling the production of myoglobin in plants, which contributes to the umami taste. This innovative approach not only aims to improve the sensory experience of plant-based meats but also seeks to reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional animal farming. By providing consumers with flavorful plant-based meat options, Kyomei positions itself as a key player in the growing alternative meat market.
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat using an automated, data-driven platform and advanced stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells rather than relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable meat alternatives.
Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae. The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions. The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.
Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, focused on producing sustainable seafood alternatives through cellular agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in growing marine-animal cells to create seafood products, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a healthier and environmentally friendly alternative to traditionally caught and farmed seafood, offering consumers a cost-effective option that does not compromise on taste or dietary preferences. The company's mission is to develop and mass manufacture innovative marine animal food products that promote sustainability and accessibility in the seafood market.
Beeflow S.A. is a company that specializes in professional pollination services, focusing on the enhancement of bee health and efficiency. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Beeflow employs scientific techniques and organic compounds to improve the immune systems of bees, enabling them to effectively pollinate specific crops. The company has demonstrated significant success in increasing crop yields, with reported improvements ranging from 20% to 90% in various fruits such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit. Since its inception, Beeflow has expanded its operations to the United States and continues to grow its presence, particularly in Ventura County, California. The company's efforts aim to address the challenges of declining bee populations while supporting agricultural productivity.
Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae. The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions. The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.
At Earnest Earth, we partner with farmers to turn their agricultural waste into proprietary engineered fertilizer that increases crop yields. By managing waste, we save farmers time, space, and help them generate additional income while making a greener and cleaner world. Our patent-pending bioreactors (agricultural waste converters) use composting (heat: kill pathogens), vermicomposting (earthworms: remove heavy metals, infuse microbes), microbes (microorganisms), and machine learning to engineer biofertilizers that increase crop yields (promoting drought resistance, pathogen suppression, and improving soil quality).
Multus Media enables cultivated meat companies to scale affordably and profitably. We take care of the growth media, so our customers can focus on bringing delicious, sustainable meat to the world. Taking a machine learning-based approach we can design a completely animal-free growth media that is tailored for animal cells. This is particularly useful for the cultivated meat industry where there are needs of high performance at large scale. Multus Media was established in 2019 and is headquartered in London, England.
Sundial Foods, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in creating plant-based meat alternatives aimed at environmentally conscious consumers. The company employs a macro and microstructural engineering approach to develop products that closely mimic the look, texture, and taste of traditional meat, all while ensuring affordability and nutritional value. By utilizing familiar ingredients and straightforward production processes, Sundial Foods strives to make plant-based meats accessible to a wider audience. The company's mission is to encourage a shift towards sustainable eating habits, thereby reducing meat consumption and its associated environmental impacts.
Sundial Foods, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in creating plant-based meat alternatives aimed at environmentally conscious consumers. The company employs a macro and microstructural engineering approach to develop products that closely mimic the look, texture, and taste of traditional meat, all while ensuring affordability and nutritional value. By utilizing familiar ingredients and straightforward production processes, Sundial Foods strives to make plant-based meats accessible to a wider audience. The company's mission is to encourage a shift towards sustainable eating habits, thereby reducing meat consumption and its associated environmental impacts.
Proteinea is a biotechnology company that focuses on insect-based solutions, specifically utilizing the Black Soldier Fly as a mini-biofactory. By integrating biological science with engineering and molecular techniques, the company aims to reduce the capital and operational costs typically associated with conventional bioreactors. Additionally, Proteinea has developed a protein engineering platform that leverages proprietary artificial intelligence models and computational tools to design next-generation antibodies. This platform enhances the efficacy, safety, and convenience of biologics for antibody medicines, allowing clients to access advanced biologic designs tailored for therapeutic applications. Through these innovative approaches, Proteinea seeks to advance the fields of biotechnology and protein engineering.
Proteinea is a biotechnology company that focuses on insect-based solutions, specifically utilizing the Black Soldier Fly as a mini-biofactory. By integrating biological science with engineering and molecular techniques, the company aims to reduce the capital and operational costs typically associated with conventional bioreactors. Additionally, Proteinea has developed a protein engineering platform that leverages proprietary artificial intelligence models and computational tools to design next-generation antibodies. This platform enhances the efficacy, safety, and convenience of biologics for antibody medicines, allowing clients to access advanced biologic designs tailored for therapeutic applications. Through these innovative approaches, Proteinea seeks to advance the fields of biotechnology and protein engineering.
Free to Feed is a company focused on developing innovative solutions to assist breastfeeding mothers in identifying food allergens in their breast milk. Their primary product is an over-the-counter allergen testing kit that allows mothers to detect various food proteins, catering to those who suspect their infants may have food allergies or those who wish to introduce allergens early, as recommended by pediatric guidelines. The testing process is supported by the Free to Feed app, where mothers can log the allergens present in their milk, alongside the nursing times and any observed symptoms in their infants. This app compiles data that can be shared with healthcare professionals, facilitating informed decisions regarding infant nutrition. As research increasingly supports the early introduction of allergens to potentially reduce allergy risks, Free to Feed provides essential tools and resources, including customized counseling, to empower parents in navigating their breastfeeding journey while promoting healthier immune development in their children.
Free to Feed is a company focused on developing innovative solutions to assist breastfeeding mothers in identifying food allergens in their breast milk. Their primary product is an over-the-counter allergen testing kit that allows mothers to detect various food proteins, catering to those who suspect their infants may have food allergies or those who wish to introduce allergens early, as recommended by pediatric guidelines. The testing process is supported by the Free to Feed app, where mothers can log the allergens present in their milk, alongside the nursing times and any observed symptoms in their infants. This app compiles data that can be shared with healthcare professionals, facilitating informed decisions regarding infant nutrition. As research increasingly supports the early introduction of allergens to potentially reduce allergy risks, Free to Feed provides essential tools and resources, including customized counseling, to empower parents in navigating their breastfeeding journey while promoting healthier immune development in their children.
NovoNutrients is focused on converting industrial waste carbon dioxide emissions into high-value protein ingredients for food and animal feed. The company has developed a fermentation platform that utilizes proprietary microbes and advanced gas fermentation systems to transform CO2, along with hydrogen and oxygen, into complete and safe single-cell protein. This innovative approach not only provides sustainable protein sources to support a growing population but also plays a role in combating climate change through carbon capture and utilization. By addressing both food security and environmental sustainability, NovoNutrients aims to meet the increasing demand for alternative protein solutions.
California Cultured is a food company based in Davis, California, that specializes in producing sustainable, lab-grown cocoa through advanced cellular agriculture techniques. Founded in 2020, the company aims to create cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar, enhancing the taste while promoting health benefits. By stimulating cocoa cells with common food ingredients, California Cultured ensures the growth of premium-quality cocoa without the ethical and environmental issues associated with traditional cocoa production, such as slavery and deforestation. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy delicious cocoa products that are both sustainable and socially responsible.
California Cultured is a food company based in Davis, California, that specializes in producing sustainable, lab-grown cocoa through advanced cellular agriculture techniques. Founded in 2020, the company aims to create cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar, enhancing the taste while promoting health benefits. By stimulating cocoa cells with common food ingredients, California Cultured ensures the growth of premium-quality cocoa without the ethical and environmental issues associated with traditional cocoa production, such as slavery and deforestation. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy delicious cocoa products that are both sustainable and socially responsible.
Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae. The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions. The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.
microTERRA creates sustainable protein for farmers in LATAM. Protein is the largest cost to farmers, representing 70% of their total spend. By combining hardware and biotech, microTERRA develops microalgae systems that transform wastewater into a sustainable protein and clean water. Our first customers are fish farms. We transform their wastewater into fish feed, onsite, lowering their production costs, producing protein sustainably and cleaning the water.
microTERRA creates sustainable protein for farmers in LATAM. Protein is the largest cost to farmers, representing 70% of their total spend. By combining hardware and biotech, microTERRA develops microalgae systems that transform wastewater into a sustainable protein and clean water. Our first customers are fish farms. We transform their wastewater into fish feed, onsite, lowering their production costs, producing protein sustainably and cleaning the water.
Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, focused on producing sustainable seafood alternatives through cellular agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in growing marine-animal cells to create seafood products, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a healthier and environmentally friendly alternative to traditionally caught and farmed seafood, offering consumers a cost-effective option that does not compromise on taste or dietary preferences. The company's mission is to develop and mass manufacture innovative marine animal food products that promote sustainability and accessibility in the seafood market.
New Wave Foods, Inc. specializes in producing and selling plant-based seafood products, focusing primarily on sustainable shrimp alternatives. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a variety of items, including sautéed, grilled, breaded, and fried shrimp, as well as shrimp tacos and salads. Its products are made from sustainably sourced seaweed and soy protein, enriched with natural flavors and essential amino acids, providing a healthy, low-calorie, and zero-cholesterol option for consumers. Targeting the culinary market in the United States, New Wave Foods aims to preserve and enrich seafood traditions through its innovative plant-based offerings.
Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, focused on producing sustainable seafood alternatives through cellular agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in growing marine-animal cells to create seafood products, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a healthier and environmentally friendly alternative to traditionally caught and farmed seafood, offering consumers a cost-effective option that does not compromise on taste or dietary preferences. The company's mission is to develop and mass manufacture innovative marine animal food products that promote sustainability and accessibility in the seafood market.
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat using an automated, data-driven platform and advanced stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells rather than relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable meat alternatives.
Capra Biosciences is a biotechnology company harnessing biology for efficient and low-carbon production of everyday chemicals. It develops bioreactor technology designed to make the production of chemical products more efficient. The company developed a biofilm bioreactor which has the potential to significantly reduce the downstream processing requirements and costs inherent in the bio-manufacturing of products such as fuels. Capra Biosciences was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.
Capra Biosciences is a biotechnology company harnessing biology for efficient and low-carbon production of everyday chemicals. It develops bioreactor technology designed to make the production of chemical products more efficient. The company developed a biofilm bioreactor which has the potential to significantly reduce the downstream processing requirements and costs inherent in the bio-manufacturing of products such as fuels. Capra Biosciences was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.
Cybele Microbiome offers a proprietary platform creates natural products in 16X less time than conventional manufacturing. The company was founded by Nicole Scott in 2017 and it is based in San Diego, California.
microTERRA creates sustainable protein for farmers in LATAM. Protein is the largest cost to farmers, representing 70% of their total spend. By combining hardware and biotech, microTERRA develops microalgae systems that transform wastewater into a sustainable protein and clean water. Our first customers are fish farms. We transform their wastewater into fish feed, onsite, lowering their production costs, producing protein sustainably and cleaning the water.
NotCo is a food-tech company that produces plant-based meat and dairy substitutes. It uses artificial intelligence to make plant-based food that looks, smells, functions, and tastes the same as animal-based. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, focused on producing sustainable seafood alternatives through cellular agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in growing marine-animal cells to create seafood products, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a healthier and environmentally friendly alternative to traditionally caught and farmed seafood, offering consumers a cost-effective option that does not compromise on taste or dietary preferences. The company's mission is to develop and mass manufacture innovative marine animal food products that promote sustainability and accessibility in the seafood market.
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat using an automated, data-driven platform and advanced stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells rather than relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable meat alternatives.
Derived from exotic plants, protein sweeteners are rare compounds that provide an amazing taste without the calories.
Protera Biosciences, Inc. specializes in the production of protein-based food ingredients, focusing on innovative solutions to enhance food quality and safety. Founded in 2015 and located in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers a range of products including Protera Guard, a clean label protein that extends shelf life and replaces chemical preservatives, and Protera Sense, a plant-based oil that improves food texture without the use of palm oil or trans fats. Additionally, Protera provides antioxidant proteins and foaming and emulsifying proteins suitable for various applications, such as bakery products, chocolate, ice cream, and plant-based meat alternatives. Utilizing a proprietary deep learning algorithm named MADI, Protera accelerates the design and development of high-value protein products and enzymes, allowing for rapid validation and collaboration with clients to scale production effectively while addressing ethical and environmental challenges in food manufacturing.
Minutri brings together a healthy, practical, tasty food, ready for consumption, and for all tastes, ages, food preferences, and times of the day. From breakfast to supper, they have ready meals, snacks, supplements, and drinks, with vegan, organic, zero sugar, low carb, and other options. The company's foods are developed with the aim of being balanced, nutritious, and very tasty. They are gluten-free and dairy-free, made with natural and selected ingredients and spices, without refined sugar, without preservatives or artificial additives.
Minutri brings together a healthy, practical, tasty food, ready for consumption, and for all tastes, ages, food preferences, and times of the day. From breakfast to supper, they have ready meals, snacks, supplements, and drinks, with vegan, organic, zero sugar, low carb, and other options. The company's foods are developed with the aim of being balanced, nutritious, and very tasty. They are gluten-free and dairy-free, made with natural and selected ingredients and spices, without refined sugar, without preservatives or artificial additives.
GEA Enzymes is a San Francisco-based company specializing in the production of enzymes for the food industry. The company focuses on creating designer proteins by identifying and manipulating specific enzyme activities. Their innovative enzymes are designed to reduce saturated fat levels in food products while preserving the aroma, taste, and texture that consumers expect. GEA Enzymes aims to enhance the nutritional profile of food while ensuring that the sensory qualities remain intact.
GEA Enzymes is a San Francisco-based company specializing in the production of enzymes for the food industry. The company focuses on creating designer proteins by identifying and manipulating specific enzyme activities. Their innovative enzymes are designed to reduce saturated fat levels in food products while preserving the aroma, taste, and texture that consumers expect. GEA Enzymes aims to enhance the nutritional profile of food while ensuring that the sensory qualities remain intact.
Protera Biosciences, Inc. specializes in the production of protein-based food ingredients, focusing on innovative solutions to enhance food quality and safety. Founded in 2015 and located in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers a range of products including Protera Guard, a clean label protein that extends shelf life and replaces chemical preservatives, and Protera Sense, a plant-based oil that improves food texture without the use of palm oil or trans fats. Additionally, Protera provides antioxidant proteins and foaming and emulsifying proteins suitable for various applications, such as bakery products, chocolate, ice cream, and plant-based meat alternatives. Utilizing a proprietary deep learning algorithm named MADI, Protera accelerates the design and development of high-value protein products and enzymes, allowing for rapid validation and collaboration with clients to scale production effectively while addressing ethical and environmental challenges in food manufacturing.
Khepra uses proprietary technology and excess renewable electricity to break down plastics and agricultural waste. The company applies ultrasonic technology to breaking waste streams into drop-in fuels in a novel, completely electrified process. This process is used as a method to use excess solar and wind energy during curtailment and provide clean energy generation during times of low generation. The company is operating in San Francisco, California.
Khepra uses proprietary technology and excess renewable electricity to break down plastics and agricultural waste. The company applies ultrasonic technology to breaking waste streams into drop-in fuels in a novel, completely electrified process. This process is used as a method to use excess solar and wind energy during curtailment and provide clean energy generation during times of low generation. The company is operating in San Francisco, California.
Multus Media enables cultivated meat companies to scale affordably and profitably. We take care of the growth media, so our customers can focus on bringing delicious, sustainable meat to the world. Taking a machine learning-based approach we can design a completely animal-free growth media that is tailored for animal cells. This is particularly useful for the cultivated meat industry where there are needs of high performance at large scale. Multus Media was established in 2019 and is headquartered in London, England.
Multus Media enables cultivated meat companies to scale affordably and profitably. We take care of the growth media, so our customers can focus on bringing delicious, sustainable meat to the world. Taking a machine learning-based approach we can design a completely animal-free growth media that is tailored for animal cells. This is particularly useful for the cultivated meat industry where there are needs of high performance at large scale. Multus Media was established in 2019 and is headquartered in London, England.
Chi Botanic is a plant cell company that provides synthetic biology pipeline to leverage the power of the plant cell. Chi Botanic's technology called plant cell agriculture, creates end products, in bioreactors, without any of the waste such as aloe, natural rubber, and citrus oils, to turn plants into plant cells to make products, allowing users to change the way plant cells are grown. Chi Botanic was founded in 2017.
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a company headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in producing cultured meat directly from animal cells. Founded in 2015 by Uma Valeti and Nicholas Genovese, the company focuses on developing products such as hot dogs, sausages, burgers, and meatballs without the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach to meat production requires significantly less caloric input, water, land, and energy compared to traditional methods, while also aiming to provide consumers with cleaner meat products that are free from harmful chemicals.
Chi Botanic is a plant cell company that provides synthetic biology pipeline to leverage the power of the plant cell. Chi Botanic's technology called plant cell agriculture, creates end products, in bioreactors, without any of the waste such as aloe, natural rubber, and citrus oils, to turn plants into plant cells to make products, allowing users to change the way plant cells are grown. Chi Botanic was founded in 2017.
Blue Planet Ecosystems Incorporated, founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development and operation of modular closed loop photo protein reactors aimed at sustainable food production in challenging environments. The company utilizes innovative technology to produce high-quality, pollutant-free fish, leveraging selected strains of green microalgae and advanced algorithms. By converting CO2 and sunlight into essential nutrients such as sugars, amino acids, and fatty acids, their systems create a sustainable food source for zooplankton and fish. This approach enables farmers and agricultural businesses to diversify their methods and adapt to the impacts of climate change and urbanization.
Agrisea is an ocean agriculture company building the technology of today to bring peace tomorrow. The company solution genetically fortifies their crops so that they may grow in the oceans, similar to hydroponics. They create a cellular cycle of original and independent genes to promote a system that works together, rather than alone, distributing the pressure of saltwater over a more capable group of genes. Agri design mimics nature and recreates these natural effects using the genetic material already found in their land crops. Their farms are designed with spatial optimization and a hydroponic basis in mind, wave motion is mitigated and the plant roots are positioned to absorb the necessary nutrients directly from the surrounding saltwater.
GEA Enzymes is a San Francisco-based company specializing in the production of enzymes for the food industry. The company focuses on creating designer proteins by identifying and manipulating specific enzyme activities. Their innovative enzymes are designed to reduce saturated fat levels in food products while preserving the aroma, taste, and texture that consumers expect. GEA Enzymes aims to enhance the nutritional profile of food while ensuring that the sensory qualities remain intact.
Pando Nutrition, Inc. is an animal microbiome company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2017. The company specializes in developing genetically engineered probiotics to enhance livestock health and performance while eliminating the need for antibiotics. Its innovative platform, known as Panbiotics, focuses on identifying and controlling methane emissions, thereby improving feed efficiency and profitability in livestock production. Pando Nutrition also addresses poultry health challenges, specifically targeting the pathogen Coccidiosis. By utilizing advanced biotechnology, the company creates yeast-based systems for animal feed that not only boost animal immunity but can also be tailored to produce essential amino acids and deliver other vital nutrients. This approach enables sustainable and efficient production processes, providing clients with access to affordable raw materials while contributing to the reduction of antibiotic dependence in agriculture.
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat using an automated, data-driven platform and advanced stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells rather than relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable meat alternatives.
Clara Foods Co. specializes in producing animal-free proteins and ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced fermentation techniques to create functional and nutritional proteins derived from microorganisms. This innovative approach allows Clara Foods to offer a sustainable alternative to traditional animal agriculture, focusing on products such as baking ingredients, nutritional supplements, and egg white substitutes that are free from pathogens and salmonella. Their egg white products are particularly suited for baking applications, including cakes, meringues, and macarons. Clara Foods aims to transform the food industry by providing healthier and more humane protein sources.
NovoNutrients is focused on converting industrial waste carbon dioxide emissions into high-value protein ingredients for food and animal feed. The company has developed a fermentation platform that utilizes proprietary microbes and advanced gas fermentation systems to transform CO2, along with hydrogen and oxygen, into complete and safe single-cell protein. This innovative approach not only provides sustainable protein sources to support a growing population but also plays a role in combating climate change through carbon capture and utilization. By addressing both food security and environmental sustainability, NovoNutrients aims to meet the increasing demand for alternative protein solutions.
New Culture Inc. is a food and beverage company that specializes in producing cheese from protein using innovative methods. By employing microflora to create dairy proteins and dairy products, the company aims to revolutionize traditional cheese-making processes. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, New Culture is committed to developing sustainable and alternative cheese options that appeal to a growing market of health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers.
NotCo is a food-tech company that produces plant-based meat and dairy substitutes. It uses artificial intelligence to make plant-based food that looks, smells, functions, and tastes the same as animal-based. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
Decomer Technology OÜ specializes in the development and manufacturing of water-soluble and edible packaging materials. Founded in 2017 and based in Tartu, Estonia, the company aims to provide eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastic packaging. Its innovative products are designed for various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and detergents. Notably, Decomer Technology offers honeydrops, a convenient water-soluble packaging for honey that enhances usability in beverages. The company's materials are plant-based, dissolve in water, and are composed of natural components that can be easily composted, supporting sustainable practices in packaging.
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, specializing in the sustainable farming of insects to produce materials for various industries, including aquaculture, plant nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes Black Soldier Fly larvae to convert food waste into valuable products such as insect oil, protein meals for fish feed, frass for plant nutrition, and chitin, which is used in medicines, cosmetics, and as a food additive. By focusing on a circular economy approach, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions that benefit farmers and contribute to more efficient food systems for animals and plants. The company's products are available for purchase online.
Prime Roots is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in plant-based food products, focusing on meat and seafood alternatives. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes natural koji proteins to create vegetarian offerings that replicate the taste, texture, and nutritional value of traditional meat and seafood. Among its products is a salmon burger designed to provide a protein-rich option for both meat-eaters and vegans, thereby promoting a healthier and more sustainable diet. In addition to its product line, Prime Roots also organizes food events for its members, further engaging the community around its mission of reducing reliance on animal-based foods.
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat using an automated, data-driven platform and advanced stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells rather than relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable meat alternatives.
GEA Enzymes is a San Francisco-based company specializing in the production of enzymes for the food industry. The company focuses on creating designer proteins by identifying and manipulating specific enzyme activities. Their innovative enzymes are designed to reduce saturated fat levels in food products while preserving the aroma, taste, and texture that consumers expect. GEA Enzymes aims to enhance the nutritional profile of food while ensuring that the sensory qualities remain intact.
Prime Roots is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in plant-based food products, focusing on meat and seafood alternatives. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes natural koji proteins to create vegetarian offerings that replicate the taste, texture, and nutritional value of traditional meat and seafood. Among its products is a salmon burger designed to provide a protein-rich option for both meat-eaters and vegans, thereby promoting a healthier and more sustainable diet. In addition to its product line, Prime Roots also organizes food events for its members, further engaging the community around its mission of reducing reliance on animal-based foods.
Beeflow S.A. is a company that specializes in professional pollination services, focusing on the enhancement of bee health and efficiency. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Beeflow employs scientific techniques and organic compounds to improve the immune systems of bees, enabling them to effectively pollinate specific crops. The company has demonstrated significant success in increasing crop yields, with reported improvements ranging from 20% to 90% in various fruits such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit. Since its inception, Beeflow has expanded its operations to the United States and continues to grow its presence, particularly in Ventura County, California. The company's efforts aim to address the challenges of declining bee populations while supporting agricultural productivity.
NotCo is a food-tech company that produces plant-based meat and dairy substitutes. It uses artificial intelligence to make plant-based food that looks, smells, functions, and tastes the same as animal-based. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
NotCo is a food-tech company that produces plant-based meat and dairy substitutes. It uses artificial intelligence to make plant-based food that looks, smells, functions, and tastes the same as animal-based. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, focused on producing sustainable seafood alternatives through cellular agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in growing marine-animal cells to create seafood products, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a healthier and environmentally friendly alternative to traditionally caught and farmed seafood, offering consumers a cost-effective option that does not compromise on taste or dietary preferences. The company's mission is to develop and mass manufacture innovative marine animal food products that promote sustainability and accessibility in the seafood market.
New Wave Foods, Inc. specializes in producing and selling plant-based seafood products, focusing primarily on sustainable shrimp alternatives. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a variety of items, including sautéed, grilled, breaded, and fried shrimp, as well as shrimp tacos and salads. Its products are made from sustainably sourced seaweed and soy protein, enriched with natural flavors and essential amino acids, providing a healthy, low-calorie, and zero-cholesterol option for consumers. Targeting the culinary market in the United States, New Wave Foods aims to preserve and enrich seafood traditions through its innovative plant-based offerings.
Derived from exotic plants, protein sweeteners are rare compounds that provide an amazing taste without the calories.
GEA Enzymes is a San Francisco-based company specializing in the production of enzymes for the food industry. The company focuses on creating designer proteins by identifying and manipulating specific enzyme activities. Their innovative enzymes are designed to reduce saturated fat levels in food products while preserving the aroma, taste, and texture that consumers expect. GEA Enzymes aims to enhance the nutritional profile of food while ensuring that the sensory qualities remain intact.
GEA Enzymes is a San Francisco-based company specializing in the production of enzymes for the food industry. The company focuses on creating designer proteins by identifying and manipulating specific enzyme activities. Their innovative enzymes are designed to reduce saturated fat levels in food products while preserving the aroma, taste, and texture that consumers expect. GEA Enzymes aims to enhance the nutritional profile of food while ensuring that the sensory qualities remain intact.
Pure Cultures LLC is a contract fermentation company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in the production of probiotics for both human and animal health. Established in 2012, the company offers a variety of single and multiple strain probiotic blends, including lactobacillus acidophilus and plantarum, as well as custom silage inoculation blends tailored to meet the specific needs of clients. Pure Cultures employs diverse fermentation reactors, ranging from bench-top to large-scale production, utilizing advanced technology for media development, harvesting, and preservation of probiotic cultures. The company is committed to assisting clients through the entire process from concept to commercialization, ensuring quick turnaround times. Additionally, Pure Cultures provides expertise on regulatory compliance related to probiotic production and engages in strain-specific research and development, offering insights into innovative probiotic delivery methods and formula combinations.
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a company headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in producing cultured meat directly from animal cells. Founded in 2015 by Uma Valeti and Nicholas Genovese, the company focuses on developing products such as hot dogs, sausages, burgers, and meatballs without the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach to meat production requires significantly less caloric input, water, land, and energy compared to traditional methods, while also aiming to provide consumers with cleaner meat products that are free from harmful chemicals.
Perennial produces dairy products using plants. It offers milk whipped latte to make specialty teas and coffees. Sara Bonham founded Perennial in February 2016. It has its headquarters in San Francisco in California.
Food poisoning is a serious global concern today with over 1 in 6 people getting food poisoning resulting in over 128,000 hospitalizations in just the US every year. AstRoNA Biotechnologies is engineering a simple to use detector that can be deployed on-site at every phase of food production from field to table. Their technology can screen all food types in under an hour versus today’s 48 hour standard food safety process.
Derived from exotic plants, protein sweeteners are rare compounds that provide an amazing taste without the calories.
Development and production of innovative concepts in sports & health supplements As a manufacturer of dietary supplements, they are the supplier of many internationally renowned companies in sports and health nutrition. With their combination of innovative concepts and a flexible yet high-quality production they produce private label products that are convincing. Consumers around the world enjoy the products that are developed and produced at their facility in Hasselt, Belgium. They produce both sports and health supplements. You can think of nutritional sport products like protein and diet shakes, weight gainers, post-workout products and energy shots. Aminolabs is also a manufacturer of health products such as multivitamins, minerals, glucosamine, omega 3 and other combinations for specific purposes such as slimming, beauty and pre- and post-birth mixes. But they can do more, they also supply creams, gels, lotions and mousses. That’s how they can offer you the full spectrum of private label supplements. They understand that a dynamic market calls for innovative designed concepts to meet your requirements and those of your consumers. That’s why they make it their business to know all about the trends that keep you in shape. Because they strongly believe that this makes a crucial difference in creating tailored concepts to meet new demands in your market. Let us be your strategic partner in health and sports nutrition, to support your success.
New Wave Foods, Inc. specializes in producing and selling plant-based seafood products, focusing primarily on sustainable shrimp alternatives. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a variety of items, including sautéed, grilled, breaded, and fried shrimp, as well as shrimp tacos and salads. Its products are made from sustainably sourced seaweed and soy protein, enriched with natural flavors and essential amino acids, providing a healthy, low-calorie, and zero-cholesterol option for consumers. Targeting the culinary market in the United States, New Wave Foods aims to preserve and enrich seafood traditions through its innovative plant-based offerings.
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a company headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in producing cultured meat directly from animal cells. Founded in 2015 by Uma Valeti and Nicholas Genovese, the company focuses on developing products such as hot dogs, sausages, burgers, and meatballs without the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach to meat production requires significantly less caloric input, water, land, and energy compared to traditional methods, while also aiming to provide consumers with cleaner meat products that are free from harmful chemicals.
Clara Foods Co. specializes in producing animal-free proteins and ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced fermentation techniques to create functional and nutritional proteins derived from microorganisms. This innovative approach allows Clara Foods to offer a sustainable alternative to traditional animal agriculture, focusing on products such as baking ingredients, nutritional supplements, and egg white substitutes that are free from pathogens and salmonella. Their egg white products are particularly suited for baking applications, including cakes, meringues, and macarons. Clara Foods aims to transform the food industry by providing healthier and more humane protein sources.
Sensa.io is a company based in Sebastopol, California, established in 2012. It specializes in a robotic fermentation system that creates personalized probiotics tailored to individual needs. The products developed through this technology include beverages, medicines, and fertilizers, catering to a variety of consumer and industrial applications. By focusing on personalization, Sensa aims to enhance health and wellness through innovative probiotic solutions.