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.
FreshSpoke, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in food distribution through its innovative application. Founded in 2016 and based in Barrie, Canada, FreshSpoke operates a platform that facilitates direct transactions between food producers, wholesale buyers, and delivery drivers, eliminating the need for intermediaries. The platform is accessible via mobile and web applications, allowing restaurants, retailers, and institutions to place orders efficiently. FreshSpoke also utilizes a shared delivery system, optimizing existing delivery capabilities and enabling drivers, including local producers, to generate additional income. The entire process is paperless, with features for dispatch, routing, and notifications integrated into the driver’s smartphone. FreshSpoke is actively operational in both Canada and the USA, offering a comprehensive suite of applications, including tools for buyers, drivers, and consumers that promote local food sourcing.
Developer of a food surplus rescue platform intended for reducing food waste and carbon emissions from unsold food surplus. The company's platform offers a marketplace connecting restaurants and cafes which has surplus foods to consumers at a discounted price, also comes up with an application from which users can find restaurants offering surplus food, order online, and pick up the order from the store, enabling food retailers to reduce losses and costs linked to food wastage as well as providing people with access to affordable meals, and helps reduce carbon footprint.
Alternative Plants is a biotech start-up that establishes plant stem cell cultures for effective, consistent and sustainable production of cosmetic active ingredients. Our focus is on medicinal plants that are difficult to grow, are rare or even endangered, so our plant stem cell culture technology is the only way to access the valuable substances that they produce. Our current focus is on cosmetic active ingredients market. Our clients are cosmetic manufacturers that use our plant stem cell derived active substances as key active ingredients in their products. In the same time we clearly see that with our technology we can later expand to other markets as functional foods, medical devices and pharma as well.
Derived from exotic plants, protein sweeteners are rare compounds that provide an amazing taste without the calories.
Kinoko Labs develops the next generation of meat substitutes, starting with whole-cut meat items made from fungal mycelium produced organically. Headquartered in New York.
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.
Planetarians is focused on developing innovative ingredient technology systems to create affordable and healthy plant-based proteins. The company aims to address the growing demand for alternative meats, projected to rise from 2% to 23% of consumption, by utilizing animal feed sources such as sunflower, corn DDGS, and pulses. Their approach skips traditional protein isolation methods, employing a unique process that combines solid-state fermentation and wet extrusion. This method not only enhances the protein quality and umami taste of their products but also reduces costs compared to conventional meat alternatives. Additionally, Planetarians utilizes by-products from vegetable oil extraction and beer fermentation, creating carbon-negative meat alternatives that can fortify various food products with natural protein and fiber.
ClimateCrop technologies allow plants to store more carbon and energy, resulting in increased yields in biomass or fruit states. Founded in 2021 and is based in Ness Ziona.
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.
Millennia TEA, founded in 2016 and based in Saint John, Canada, specializes in the production and sale of a unique category of tea known as Fresh-leaf. The company aims to promote clarity, focus, energy, and overall well-being through its offerings. By providing the freshest and most nutrient-rich teas, Millennia TEA is dedicated to helping customers achieve a healthier and happier lifestyle. The products are available for purchase through physical stores and online platforms, ensuring accessibility for a wide audience.
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.
AromatEco assists household brands in becoming more environmentally friendly by delivering renewable flavors and perfumes. Headquartered in London, UK.
AromatEco assists household brands in becoming more environmentally friendly by delivering renewable flavors and perfumes. Headquartered in London, UK.
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.
Sóliome is a biotechnology company founded in 2021 and based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing protein-based sunscreens designed to be safe for both the skin and the environment. These innovative products aim to reduce inflammation and skin damage caused by traditional sunscreens, which often contain harmful xenobiotic ingredients that can absorb into the skin and contribute to ecological harm. Sóliome's approach allows customers to protect their skin from harmful rays without the adverse effects associated with conventional sunscreen formulations.
Sóliome is a biotechnology company founded in 2021 and based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing protein-based sunscreens designed to be safe for both the skin and the environment. These innovative products aim to reduce inflammation and skin damage caused by traditional sunscreens, which often contain harmful xenobiotic ingredients that can absorb into the skin and contribute to ecological harm. Sóliome's approach allows customers to protect their skin from harmful rays without the adverse effects associated with conventional sunscreen formulations.
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.
Ceragen is a biotechnology company based in Kitchener, Ontario, focused on enhancing agricultural productivity through plant microbiome engineering. The company specializes in precision microbiome engineering, offering inoculant products specifically designed for controlled environment agriculture. These products aim to provide farmers with natural solutions that enhance crop yields, allowing them to grow more food in smaller spaces. By improving plants' resilience to environmental stressors, Ceragen's innovations support sustainable farming practices and contribute to the efficient use of land resources, addressing the growing need to feed the global population.
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.
Tômtex is a developer of sustainable, bio-based materials that aim to reduce environmental impacts by utilizing food waste. The company specializes in creating alternatives to faux and animal leather, using natural biodegradable sources such as shellfish waste, mushrooms, and coffee grounds. By providing these innovative materials, Tômtex enables businesses to lower their greenhouse gas emissions and minimize their carbon footprint, contributing to a more sustainable future. The focus on 100% naturally bio-based products aligns with the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions in various industries.
Living Food is a packaged food and beverage brand focused on providing fresh, clean, and credible food options. The company offers a diverse range of products, including bread, dressings, dips, pasta, and juices, all designed to be healthy and preservative-free. By sourcing ingredients directly from local farmers, bakers, brewers, chefs, and artisans, Living Food ensures that its offerings are not only nutritious but also sustainable and chemical-free. This approach supports local economies and promotes environmental responsibility, allowing customers to enjoy delicious food while contributing positively to the planet.
Upright is an eCommerce website that offers instant oat milk. Upright is headquartered in Branford, USA.
ClimateCrop technologies allow plants to store more carbon and energy, resulting in increased yields in biomass or fruit states. Founded in 2021 and is based in Ness Ziona.
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.
Upright is an eCommerce website that offers instant oat milk. Upright is headquartered in Branford, USA.
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.
ClimateCrop technologies allow plants to store more carbon and energy, resulting in increased yields in biomass or fruit states. Founded in 2021 and is based in Ness Ziona.
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.
A vertically-integrated superfood company working directly with Ecuadorian farmers to create food that's healthy, tastes good and does good.
Carverr, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing technology to enhance product authenticity and safety through innovative solutions. Its flagship offering, ABIOGEN, utilizes programmable molecules that can be integrated into various forms, such as liquids and solids, to authenticate organic and non-organic food ingredients, agrochemicals, and consumer goods. Additionally, Carverr provides CERBERUS, a solution that transforms labels into authentication tools designed to combat counterfeiting and safeguard product quality and brand identity. The CERBERUS labels incorporate multiple security layers that can be verified by various stakeholders, ensuring the authenticity of the product. Through its advancements, Carverr aims to improve supply chain integrity and support sustainable practices within the agricultural and food sectors.
Pyrone Systems develops biopesticides that combine biology with chemistry. The company was founded in 2021.
Pyrone Systems develops biopesticides that combine biology with chemistry. The company was founded in 2021.
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.
Gaia Laboratories revolutionizes cell production, creating powerful solutions for the defining challenges of time. The founding principles behind Gaia Laboratories are to combat climate change, enable space-food, and make cell therapy accessible to everyone.
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.
FoodCloud is an online marketplace based in Delhi, India, that connects consumers with pre-selected home chefs, bakers, and caterers. The platform facilitates the discovery of local chefs and the ordering of homemade food through its web and mobile applications. It offers a diverse range of cuisines and menu items, currently featuring over 30 cuisines and 5,000 menu options. FoodCloud provides an end-to-end solution for users seeking wholesome, home-cooked meals, streamlining the process of order placement and food delivery. The service primarily operates in the Delhi-NCR region and has seen rapid consumer adoption.
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.
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.
Abbot's Butcher, Inc. is a plant-based meat producer located in San Clemente
Akualogix is an agrifood tech start-up that produces shrimp, whitefish, and seaweeds in high-tech five-story farming systems. The company uses advanced technologies and sustainable practices in urban, vertical aquafarms to produce fresh shrimp, fish, and umibudo. Its vertical oceans combine multi-trophic biology with advanced digital technologies in modular growing habitats efficiently stacked in a vertical tower. Akualogix was established in 2020 and is based in Singapore.
Uplift Food is a snacking company that specializes in the fields of prebiotics, gut health, and healthy snack foods. Uplift Food focuses exclusively on the mood supportive benefits of gut-healthy prebiotic fibers and resistant starches.
The company was founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, United States.
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company focused on providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals through reusable and returnable packaging. The company utilizes smart refrigerated kiosks strategically placed in offices, transit centers, universities, and health systems to deliver its chef-crafted food products to local communities. Committed to sustainability, Simply Good Jars aims to change consumer habits by implementing zero-waste practices in its operations. For every jar returned for reuse, the company supports food assistance efforts, ensuring that no packaging materials contribute to landfill waste. By promoting eco-friendly consumption, Simply Good Jars strives to offer convenient meal options that are beneficial for both individuals and the planet.
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.
Perfect Day, Inc. is a company that specializes in producing animal-free dairy products, including milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice creams. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, the company utilizes yeast fermentation of plant-based sugars to create dairy proteins that are nutritionally identical to those found in cow's milk. This innovative approach allows Perfect Day to offer products that replicate the taste, texture, and nutritional benefits of traditional dairy while avoiding the environmental and ethical concerns associated with animal agriculture. The company's offerings are sustainable, vegan, and free from antibiotics, cholesterol, and lactose, catering to consumers seeking healthier and more compassionate alternatives to conventional dairy.
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.
PunaBio is a Buenos Aires-based company that develops biological products aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity through environmentally friendly methods. By utilizing extremophile microorganisms, PunaBio focuses on improving crop nutrition, which contributes to increased yields and better crop quality. Their products are designed to enable farmers to cultivate crops on degraded soils and restore and enrich agricultural land sustainably. This approach not only helps improve farmers' productivity but also promotes sustainable agricultural practices.
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.
Kinoko Labs develops the next generation of meat substitutes, starting with whole-cut meat items made from fungal mycelium produced organically. Headquartered in New York.
Kinoko Labs develops the next generation of meat substitutes, starting with whole-cut meat items made from fungal mycelium produced organically. Headquartered in New York.
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.
FreshSpoke, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in food distribution through its innovative application. Founded in 2016 and based in Barrie, Canada, FreshSpoke operates a platform that facilitates direct transactions between food producers, wholesale buyers, and delivery drivers, eliminating the need for intermediaries. The platform is accessible via mobile and web applications, allowing restaurants, retailers, and institutions to place orders efficiently. FreshSpoke also utilizes a shared delivery system, optimizing existing delivery capabilities and enabling drivers, including local producers, to generate additional income. The entire process is paperless, with features for dispatch, routing, and notifications integrated into the driver’s smartphone. FreshSpoke is actively operational in both Canada and the USA, offering a comprehensive suite of applications, including tools for buyers, drivers, and consumers that promote local food sourcing.
Hidden Gems is a beverage company that offers Reveal, a first and only avocado seed beverage. The company's mission is to create beautiful, environmentally safe, and socially responsible upcycled products by discovering the hidden value in the food people would normally call trash. Hidden gems aims to reduce food waste, continue to create and support sustainable systems for sustainable living. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
A vertically-integrated superfood company working directly with Ecuadorian farmers to create food that's healthy, tastes good and does good.
Tômtex is a developer of sustainable, bio-based materials that aim to reduce environmental impacts by utilizing food waste. The company specializes in creating alternatives to faux and animal leather, using natural biodegradable sources such as shellfish waste, mushrooms, and coffee grounds. By providing these innovative materials, Tômtex enables businesses to lower their greenhouse gas emissions and minimize their carbon footprint, contributing to a more sustainable future. The focus on 100% naturally bio-based products aligns with the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions in various industries.
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.
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.
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.
Tômtex is a developer of sustainable, bio-based materials that aim to reduce environmental impacts by utilizing food waste. The company specializes in creating alternatives to faux and animal leather, using natural biodegradable sources such as shellfish waste, mushrooms, and coffee grounds. By providing these innovative materials, Tômtex enables businesses to lower their greenhouse gas emissions and minimize their carbon footprint, contributing to a more sustainable future. The focus on 100% naturally bio-based products aligns with the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions in various industries.
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.
Sugarlogix is creating prebiotic sugars with functional benefits for your gut health. Found naturally in human breast milk, their functional sugars restore balance to the gut microbiome, thus enhancing the immune system and reducing inflammation.
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.
Ceragen is a biotechnology company based in Kitchener, Ontario, focused on enhancing agricultural productivity through plant microbiome engineering. The company specializes in precision microbiome engineering, offering inoculant products specifically designed for controlled environment agriculture. These products aim to provide farmers with natural solutions that enhance crop yields, allowing them to grow more food in smaller spaces. By improving plants' resilience to environmental stressors, Ceragen's innovations support sustainable farming practices and contribute to the efficient use of land resources, addressing the growing need to feed the global population.
Ceragen is a biotechnology company based in Kitchener, Ontario, focused on enhancing agricultural productivity through plant microbiome engineering. The company specializes in precision microbiome engineering, offering inoculant products specifically designed for controlled environment agriculture. These products aim to provide farmers with natural solutions that enhance crop yields, allowing them to grow more food in smaller spaces. By improving plants' resilience to environmental stressors, Ceragen's innovations support sustainable farming practices and contribute to the efficient use of land resources, addressing the growing need to feed the global population.
Oralta is a U.S.-based company that specializes in the manufacture of probiotic supplements aimed at improving oral health. Its flagship product, FRESH BREATH, consists of chewable tablets designed to combat bad breath by eliminating odor-causing bacteria while promoting the growth of beneficial probiotic strains. The tablets work by preventing the buildup of harmful germs, reducing their growth, and inactivating the byproducts responsible for unpleasant odors. Oralta's innovative approach focuses on restoring a healthy balance of oral bacteria, ultimately enhancing overall oral hygiene and addressing conditions such as tooth decay and gum disease.
True Made Foods, Inc. specializes in producing vegetable-based sauces and ketchups, aiming to enhance the nutritional value of traditional American condiments. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with manufacturing facilities in Henderson, North Carolina, the company focuses on infusing fresh vegetables into its products while significantly reducing sugar content. Their offerings include popular sauces such as ketchup, BBQ sauce, and sriracha, transforming these typically high-calorie items into nutrient-dense alternatives suitable for health-conscious consumers. True Made Foods markets its products through a network of supermarkets and online retailers, making them accessible to a wide audience.
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).
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.
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.
Producer of pet food products intended to create plant-based pet food that reduces carbon-intensive dependency on animals. The company provides completely plant-based food for pets that look, feel, and taste just like meat, enabling pet parents to provide their animals with a healthy diet that is free of pesticides, antibiotics, growth hormones, and other harmful contaminants.
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.
Because Animals, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in producing all-natural, organic pet food for dogs and cats. Founded in 2016, it is notable for being the only pet food company globally that is actively developing cultured meat as a sustainable protein source for pets. The company's product offerings include ingredients such as probiotics and nutritional yeast, aimed at promoting the health and well-being of pets without harming other animals or the environment. In addition to pet food, Because Animals also retails branded apparel. Its products are primarily sold through online channels.
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.
Akualogix is an agrifood tech start-up that produces shrimp, whitefish, and seaweeds in high-tech five-story farming systems. The company uses advanced technologies and sustainable practices in urban, vertical aquafarms to produce fresh shrimp, fish, and umibudo. Its vertical oceans combine multi-trophic biology with advanced digital technologies in modular growing habitats efficiently stacked in a vertical tower. Akualogix was established in 2020 and is based in Singapore.
Akualogix is an agrifood tech start-up that produces shrimp, whitefish, and seaweeds in high-tech five-story farming systems. The company uses advanced technologies and sustainable practices in urban, vertical aquafarms to produce fresh shrimp, fish, and umibudo. Its vertical oceans combine multi-trophic biology with advanced digital technologies in modular growing habitats efficiently stacked in a vertical tower. Akualogix was established in 2020 and is based in Singapore.
Gaia Laboratories revolutionizes cell production, creating powerful solutions for the defining challenges of time. The founding principles behind Gaia Laboratories are to combat climate change, enable space-food, and make cell therapy accessible to everyone.
Carverr, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing technology to enhance product authenticity and safety through innovative solutions. Its flagship offering, ABIOGEN, utilizes programmable molecules that can be integrated into various forms, such as liquids and solids, to authenticate organic and non-organic food ingredients, agrochemicals, and consumer goods. Additionally, Carverr provides CERBERUS, a solution that transforms labels into authentication tools designed to combat counterfeiting and safeguard product quality and brand identity. The CERBERUS labels incorporate multiple security layers that can be verified by various stakeholders, ensuring the authenticity of the product. Through its advancements, Carverr aims to improve supply chain integrity and support sustainable practices within the agricultural and food sectors.
Journey Foods is a bold, machine learning-powered software platform for food companies. The company builds enterprise technology that improves product monitoring and development for CPG companies, ingredient suppliers, and manufacturers. With a focus on saving companies money and time, Journey Foods' tools accelerate innovation to improve their decision-making and operations with AI nutrition and supply chain insights embedded in integrative software. Journey Foods IO software enables food companies to quickly grow from new ideas, or new improvement, to commercialization by configuring desired consumer preferences, generating improved product formulations through ingredient tagging, receiving automated compliance and supply chain insights on nutrition and sustainability indicators, and seamless integrations to global ERP tools. The JourneyAI industry 4.0 solution gives management teams significantly faster data to make better strategic decisions and increase the ease of monitoring products for the 3 trillion dollar packaged foods market. The Journey Foods database retains an extensive and standardized database to extract data from millions of ingredients for algorithms to dynamically analyze and methodically recommended optimized portfolio recommendations based on pricing, supply chain, and nutrition parameters. To date, the company has established a database comprised of over 1 billion ingredient insights and learnings from our in-house prototyping product ‘Journey Bites’.
Abby’s Better Nut Butter offers healthy sweet, whether on toast, fruit, or by the spoonful.
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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.
Abbot's Butcher, Inc. is a plant-based meat producer located in San Clemente
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.
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.
Re-Nuble, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in New York that specializes in producing bio-derived liquid fertilizers specifically designed for hydroponic growers. Using proprietary technology, the company transforms food waste into industrial-grade, water-soluble organic nutrients that enhance plant growth during critical structural and foliar phases. Re-Nuble's offerings include organic-based solutions that promote microbial activity in the root zone, supporting sustainable farming practices. The company markets its products through both retail stores and online platforms primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Founded in 2011, Re-Nuble aims to provide affordable, peat-free inputs that improve hydroponic yields while reducing reliance on chemically-based alternatives.
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.
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company focused on providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals through reusable and returnable packaging. The company utilizes smart refrigerated kiosks strategically placed in offices, transit centers, universities, and health systems to deliver its chef-crafted food products to local communities. Committed to sustainability, Simply Good Jars aims to change consumer habits by implementing zero-waste practices in its operations. For every jar returned for reuse, the company supports food assistance efforts, ensuring that no packaging materials contribute to landfill waste. By promoting eco-friendly consumption, Simply Good Jars strives to offer convenient meal options that are beneficial for both individuals and the planet.
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.
Harmony Baby Nutrition is a food-tech company providing next-generation of human breast milk-based formulas. Their formulas are dairy-free, allergy-free, environmentally friendly, and impact the whole baby food industry by changing the main structure of current baby products. The company is helping to improve the quality of life of babies around the world by making the next generation of baby formulas containing human breast milk proteins as the base, instead of cow’s milk. Harmony Baby Nutrition was established in 2018 and is based in Boston, MA.
Harmony Baby Nutrition is a food-tech company providing next-generation of human breast milk-based formulas. Their formulas are dairy-free, allergy-free, environmentally friendly, and impact the whole baby food industry by changing the main structure of current baby products. The company is helping to improve the quality of life of babies around the world by making the next generation of baby formulas containing human breast milk proteins as the base, instead of cow’s milk. Harmony Baby Nutrition was established in 2018 and is based in Boston, MA.