U.S. Department of Agriculture

Spreckels Sugar specializes in manufacturing sugar products.

Ohio Department of Agriculture helps to safeguard Ohioans by maintaining the state's food supply's safety and the wellbeing of the state's food animals and plants, as well as to generate revenue for the state's farmers, food processors, and agribusinesses

Wild blueberry is an agricultural business environment that encourages a thriving wild blueberry community while also encouraging profitability, creativity, and the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of Maine's wild blueberry farms and food processors at all levels of production.

ProCarne is a Food and Beverage Manufacturing company.

California Dairies is a food production company that specializes in the manufacturing and supply of a wide range of dairy products. The company produces fluid milk, butter, and milk powders, catering to various markets including retail and commercial sectors. Its product offerings encompass condensed milk, creams, both salted and unsalted butter, neufchatel cheese, skim milk powder, buttermilk powder, and cream cheese, among others. California Dairies plays a significant role in the dairy industry by providing essential products that meet the needs of diverse consumers and businesses.

The Center for Dairy Research (CDR) is dedicated to advancing the dairy industry through comprehensive research and technical support. It offers a range of services designed to assist dairy producers and businesses, including analytical testing, sensory evaluation, prototyping, and scaling up processes. CDR also provides on-site plant visits, product trials, troubleshooting assistance, and formulation support to enhance product development and production efficiency. In collaboration with the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, CDR participates in the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance, which focuses on delivering technical assistance and financial grants to dairy farms and businesses across several Midwestern states. This partnership aims to foster innovation and sustainability within the dairy sector, ensuring its growth and competitiveness.

American Foods Group is a Green Bay, Wisconsin-based meat processing company that produces and distributes fresh beef and a range of processed meat products, including beef, fish, pork, poultry, and sausage. It serves retailers and consumers with high-quality meat options.

Silva Sausage is a food processing company that produces and distributes a variety of sausages with traditional recipes online.

LactaLogics specializes in the supply of human milk-based nutrition products. It offers services including human milk processing, sterilization, fortification, breast milk supplier coordination, and donor screening. The company addresses inquiries via phone calls and emails.

Rock river lumber and grain is a manlius grain & supply company that includes rock river lumber & grain in prophetstown, yorktown lumber & grain, and lyndon lumber & grain.

Incobrasa is a soybean processing & biodiesel manufacturing company in Central Illinois with roots in the industry going back over 50 years.

Stonewall Apiary is a family-run apiary in Hanover, Connecticut.

Double D Group produces fully cooked protein foods and frozen meal co-packing items.

Eat Just, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, focuses on creating plant-based food products aimed at improving the food system. The company offers a variety of items, including plant-based scrambled eggs, flavored mayonnaise, dressings, cookie doughs, and meat alternatives. Their flagship product, JUST Egg, has garnered significant recognition, being featured in lists such as Popular Science's "100 Greatest Innovations." Eat Just emphasizes innovation through a unique discovery platform for food ingredients, combining scientific research with culinary expertise from Michelin-starred chefs. The company has been acknowledged in various prestigious lists, including Fast Company’s "Most Innovative Companies" and Entrepreneur’s "100 Brilliant Companies."

UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.

Wall Meat Processing offers personalized meat cutting to local ranchers.

Biotronics develops products and services for ultrasound evaluation of body composition and quality of beef cattle and swine.

Holly Poultry manufactures meat, poultry, and a wide range of commodity proteins, meeting the demands of both customers and suppliers.

Acabonac Farms on Eastern Long Island raises and sells grass-fed, pasture-finished beef. Acabonac Farms is expanding its product line by adding grass-fed beef jerky and summer sausage.

Bottomland Prime is Amarillo, Texas' food supply chain.

Accelerating Appalachia is a nature-based accelerator that focuses on seed-stage businesses that support multiple growers. The company focuses on food, craft beverage, forest products, fiber/textiles, botanicals/wellness, outdoor industry, soil, and water health innovations industry. The company collaborates with groups in the Appalachian region to support Appalachian farmers and companies who depend on the natural environment.

California Dairy Research Foundation is to deliver the research and science-based educational and outreach programs to support an innovative and sustainable California dairy industry.

Riceland Foods is a food production company that provides rice milling and marketing services.

Fork Food Lab, based in Portland, Maine, is a non-profit food business incubator and shared commercial kitchen that supports the growth of the local food economy. Founded in 2015 and currently a subsidiary of The Sustainability Lab, Fork Food Lab provides entrepreneurs with essential resources, including workspace, commercial kitchen facilities, equipment, and access to locally sourced ingredients. The organization aims to foster a just, diverse, and sustainable food economy in Maine by assisting food entrepreneurs in producing high-quality products. In addition to physical resources, Fork Food Lab offers valuable services like marketing advice, legal support, and financial assistance, enabling local food businesses to scale effectively while minimizing the complexities of leasing and equipment procurement.

Kitchen Food Ventures' objective is to assist economic development that will empower those involved in the food industry.

Songbird Farm, based in Unity, Maine, is a specialized agricultural business that produces and sells heirloom cornmeal, wheat flour, and grains. Primarily serving wholesale markets, the company supplies its products to local food store co-ops, a multi-farm CSA, and a regional distributor.

Fork Food Lab, based in Portland, Maine, is a non-profit food business incubator and shared commercial kitchen that supports the growth of the local food economy. Founded in 2015 and currently a subsidiary of The Sustainability Lab, Fork Food Lab provides entrepreneurs with essential resources, including workspace, commercial kitchen facilities, equipment, and access to locally sourced ingredients. The organization aims to foster a just, diverse, and sustainable food economy in Maine by assisting food entrepreneurs in producing high-quality products. In addition to physical resources, Fork Food Lab offers valuable services like marketing advice, legal support, and financial assistance, enabling local food businesses to scale effectively while minimizing the complexities of leasing and equipment procurement.

Hazel Technologies develops and produces postharvest technologies that extend the shelf life of fresh produce. The company’s core product is a carton insert that releases ethylene inhibitors, such as 1‑MCP, to slow respiration and aging in fruits and vegetables, thereby reducing spoilage and waste. In addition to its hardware, Hazel offers horticultural consulting and supply‑chain solutions that help growers, shippers, and retailers optimize storage conditions and inventory management. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional site in Salinas, California. Its technologies have been validated by academic research and supported by USDA funding, positioning Hazel as a key player in improving the efficiency and sustainability of the fresh‑produce supply chain.

Vermont Farmers Food Center increases access and availability of locally produced food in the Rutland Region through education, expanding markets and market access, aggregation, and distribution of locally produced and value added agricultural products.