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Amara Organic Foods is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in organic baby food, providing families with the benefits of fresh, homemade meals without the need for refrigeration. Founded in 2012, Amara offers a variety of easy-to-prepare products including flavors such as oats n' berries, tropical mango, kale potato and veggie mash, applesauce with maqui berry, and a blend of peas, corn, and carrots. The company's focus is on delivering nutritious, flavorful meals that exceed the taste and texture of traditional baby food options. Amara's products are available for purchase both online through its website and offline at various retail store chains, making healthy eating accessible for families.

Good Weird is a skincare and cosmetic brand that provides genderless beauty products designed for individuals of all identities and experience levels. The company specializes in multipurpose items, such as moisture sticks and under-eye serum bronzer, which allow users to explore innovative products that enhance their self-expression and confidence. By focusing on inclusivity, Good Weird aims to empower customers to find products that align with their personal beauty journeys, ensuring that everyone can feel their best.

ROAR Organic offers an electrolyte-infused hydration beverage. It is available in four flavors which include cucumber watermelon, mango clementine, blueberry açaí, and Georgia peach. Each flavor is infused with organic electrolytes, antioxidants, and B vitamins with 3 grams of sugar or less per bottle.

Dose specializes in the production of wellness shots to help the liver, skin, muscular pain, and immune system.

Ampla Technologies is a financial technology company that specializes in delivering tech-enabled financial solutions aimed at fostering business growth. Its comprehensive platform offers a range of services including growth capital solutions, modern banking services, and data analytics. By streamlining access to capital and providing essential financial tools, Ampla addresses the cash flow challenges faced by omnichannel businesses. The company's focus is on facilitating efficient growth through brand-friendly services that support operational needs and enhance financial management.

Lemon Perfect is a beverage company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in flavored lemon water that is both refreshing and hydrating. The product is made from cold-pressed organic lemons and contains electrolytes sourced from potassium, making it a healthy alternative to sugary drinks. With zero sugar and no artificial flavors or sweeteners, Lemon Perfect aims to provide consumers with a convenient and enjoyable way to stay hydrated while also delivering essential vitamin C and antioxidants. The company's mission focuses on promoting healthy hydration and making flavorful drinks accessible to everyone, anytime and anywhere.

PreciTaste is a pioneering company specializing in artificial intelligence kitchen management software aimed at enhancing operations in the foodservice industry. With over 2,500 AI systems deployed, PreciTaste leverages proprietary technologies such as deep tech and vision sensing to guide kitchen crews in preparing, planning, and cooking food in precise quantities based on predicted demand. The company's products include plug-and-play software assistants that manage key operations like food preparation and order fulfillment, as well as self-management solutions that use computer vision to automate cooking processes and ensure order accuracy. With a decade of experience in food AI applications and a team of over 80 engineers, PreciTaste addresses significant labor and food challenges across seven foodservice categories. Its market-ready solutions are designed to improve productivity and profitability for customers, particularly in quick service restaurants and commercial baking, by streamlining workloads and reducing food waste through automation.

Craize Snacks is a food and beverage company that offers vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and non-GMO corn crisps. It produces healthy crackers intended to revive ancestral flavors in a healthy and tasty manner. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Miami, Florida.

Dream Pops, LLC is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in the production and sale of plant-based frozen desserts. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of dairy-free popsicles inspired by traditional Colombian paletas, made using ingredients such as coconut milk, coconut sugar, fruits, and herbs. The product lineup includes flavors like mixed berry, chocolate with lion’s mane mushroom, vanilla matcha, coconut latte, and mango rosemary. Dream Pops emphasizes organic and gluten-free formulations, utilizing superfood ingredients such as tapioca, agave, and baobab. The desserts are crafted using a unique process that involves cooling the mixture with liquid nitrogen in 3-D printed metal molds, allowing for a diverse assortment of appealing and innovative flavors. Dream Pops distributes its products through both retail stores and online channels.

Abbot's Butcher, Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in producing and marketing high-quality plant-based meat alternatives. Founded in 2016 and located in San Clemente, the company offers a range of gourmet, small-batch products including chopped chick’n, beef sausage, chorizo, burgers, deli slices, meatballs, and ground meat substitutes. Abbot's Butcher is dedicated to using whole food ingredients to craft allergen-friendly meat replacements, ensuring that consumers have access to delicious and affordable plant-based options. The company's commitment to thoughtful sourcing and responsible practices reflects its mission to provide satisfying alternatives to traditional meat products.

Supplant is a biotechnology platform working in the food sector. It develops natural food ingredients from agricultural resources to allow food manufacturers to decrease sugar, increase fiber, and boost the gut health-promoting qualities of its products.

Verb Energy, Inc. is a manufacturer of caffeinated energy bars, established in 2015 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. The company focuses on creating simple, healthy, and delicious energy products that are suitable for everyday consumption. Its flagship offering, the Verb Caffeinated Energy Bar, combines caffeine derived from organic green tea with carbohydrates and protein, promoting prolonged caffeine absorption. This formulation aims to provide consumers with a convenient source of long-lasting energy at an affordable price. Verb Energy is dedicated to delivering enjoyable energy solutions that prioritize health and well-being.

Rind is a producer of healthy snack food that focuses on delicious, all-natural foods. By preserving the most nutritious part of California grown, non-GMO, and organic fruit, snacks are packed with up to 3x more fiber and vitamins than traditional dried fruit and help fight food waste. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Mud\Wtr is a producer of organic beverages focused on providing health-conscious alternatives to traditional coffee. The company offers a unique blend of ingredients, including adaptogenic mushrooms like reishi, lion's mane, and cordyceps, combined with cacao, chia, turmeric, cinnamon, and sea salt. These formulations aim to deliver energy, enhance focus, and support immune health without the jitters or crashes often associated with caffeine. Mud\Wtr is committed to promoting healthy minds through the establishment of beneficial habits, positioning itself as a suitable choice for consumers seeking natural beverage options that support overall well-being.

Love Corn manufactures packaged roasted corn products. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Ho-ho-kus, New Jersey, United States.

Elements Drinks offers functional wellness drinks made with adaptogens. Its concentrated tonics are powered by adaptogens — superplants that have learned to adapt in stressful environments and can help teach the user's body to do the same. Adaptogens help regulate chemical imbalances caused by stress. Elements Drinks' tonics are formulated with clinically effective levels of these powerful plants, designed to help respond to the stressors of modern life.

MatchaBar is a family-owned business run by two brothers committed to going above and beyond to bring the world a quality matcha product. MatchaBar is on a mission to bring matcha to the people - whether by the cup at their cafes, by the bottle online, or at their local market and grocery.

GEM is one chewable bite of daily nutrition. Designed for humankind and backed by science, GEM deliciously features 13 whole plant ingredients that deliver more than 15 key vitamins, minerals, and herbs. No fillers or preservatives, just complementary nutrients that are easier to absorb, and easier on the planet. Founded in 2018, GEM is based in Venice, California.

Rind is a producer of healthy snack food that focuses on delicious, all-natural foods. By preserving the most nutritious part of California grown, non-GMO, and organic fruit, snacks are packed with up to 3x more fiber and vitamins than traditional dried fruit and help fight food waste. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Culina Yogurt offers fermented coconut yogurts with probiotics in different flavors.

Beekeeper's Naturals Inc. is a natural health product company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in manufacturing and retailing health products derived from beehives. Its product lineup includes items such as throat spray, brain fuel, honey, and cough syrup, all designed to address modern health issues like brain fog, chronic stress, poor sleep, and scratchy throats. By focusing on high-quality superfoods and plant-based adaptogens from beehives, Beekeeper's Naturals aims to provide natural remedies that promote overall well-being and reinvent traditional health solutions.

Magic Spoon Inc. is a food company that specializes in producing and selling low-carbohydrate, keto-friendly cereals targeted towards adult consumers. Established in 2019 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Magic Spoon offers a variety of flavors including fruity, cinnamon, cocoa, and frosted. The cereals are designed to be nutritious, incorporating ingredients such as protein while avoiding gluten, grain, wheat, soy, and artificial sweeteners. Instead, they utilize natural sweeteners like allulose, which has no glycemic impact, along with stevia and monk fruit. The company primarily sells its products online, catering to health-conscious individuals seeking a convenient and enjoyable breakfast option.

Nurture Life prepares organic, ready-to-eat meals for babies, toddlers, and kids and delivers them weekly, straight to the customer's door. Its team of chefs, in collaboration with its pediatric dietitian, creates appealing meals that meet the changing nutritional needs of growing kids while introducing them to new flavors and textures. Over time, Nurture Life meals help expand a child’s palate and encourage healthy eating. Its commitment to sourcing and producing products and delivering a phenomenal customer experience means peace of mind for families.

Kin Euphorics is a New York-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in non-alcoholic beverages designed for adults. The company offers ready-to-drink social tonics made from a blend of nootropics, adaptogens, and botanicals. These functional beverages aim to provide a unique experience reminiscent of craft cocktails, promoting focused relaxation by calming synaptic signaling in the brain while avoiding drowsiness. Kin Euphorics seeks to enable customers to unwind and nourish their minds while enjoying social interactions without the effects of alcohol.

Describing itself as “kind of like tea” and “kind of like sparkling water,” Minna is an unsweetened, zero-calorie, and USDA Organic certified line of carbonated beverages that is positioned as an alternative to flavored sparkling water. Minna’s initial three flavors are Tropical Green Tea, Lime Hibiscus Tea, and Citrus Black Tea. The products use “lightly brewed” tea along with extracts and flavors, but are devoid of any sweeteners. Two flavors also include citric acid to acidify the product, while the Lime Hibiscus SKU uses lime extract.

BOU Brands, LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in producing bouillon cubes and ready-to-eat soups. Incorporated in 2016, BOU Brands offers a diverse range of products, including soups, risotto, dips, pies, pizza, and salad. The company is dedicated to creating flavorful, healthier, and high-quality food options that prioritize convenience. BOU Brands emphasizes the use of real and all-natural ingredients in their offerings, ensuring that consumers do not have to compromise on taste or quality.

Final Boss Sour is a gaming-themed snack brand offering a healthier alternative to traditional sour treats. Inspired by retro gaming aesthetics, our snacks deliver bold flavors and a fun experience for gamers of all ages.