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Canomiks offers a genomics, bioinformatics, and AI-driven platform that empowers companies in functional food, dietary supplements, and skincare sectors to create safe and effective products. Its long-term goal is to make 'food as medicine' a reality.

Canomiks offers a genomics, bioinformatics, and AI-driven platform that empowers companies in functional food, dietary supplements, and skincare sectors to create safe and effective products. Its long-term goal is to make 'food as medicine' a reality.

Ummino offers precision fermentation technology for fortified food and beverage products. The company's technology unlocks rare compounds to transform commodity ingredients into high-value functional foods.

Bactana Corporation develops a nutritional product platform aimed at enhancing microbiome health in livestock and other animals. Its core product, FPS-4, manipulates immunometabolism to boost productivity while promoting good health. Bactana serves cattle farmers primarily in Connecticut and New York, with headquarters in Farmington, Connecticut.

Farther Farms is a food company focused on sustainable produce and innovative preservation. It provides locally sourced, organic, non-GMO fruits and vegetables and uses technology to improve environmental impact and flavor. The company also develops shelf-stable alternatives to traditionally frozen foods by applying high-pressure processing with dense carbon dioxide at moderate temperatures, a method designed to prevent spoilage without preservatives, chemicals, or genetic modification. This approach aims to reduce costs across the food system, including processing, distribution, and retail, while ensuring convenient, high-quality products for consumers.

Tender Food is a startup developing plant-based and cultured meat alternatives. Founded by Harvard researchers, they use novel technology to spin plant proteins into fibrous structures resembling real meat's texture.

Novel Farms, Inc. is a Berkeley, California-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in the production of cell-based meat delicacies. It focuses on developing cruelty-free, low-cost, and tunable bioscaffolds through microbial fermentation and proprietary tissue engineering technology. The company's mission is to create gourmet meat alternatives that replicate the taste and texture of conventional meats, appealing to a new generation of conscious consumers. By producing whole-muscle cuts of cultivated meat, Novel Farms aims to make synthetic meat-based delicacies accessible and desirable, transforming the consumption of cell-based meat into a sought-after culinary experience.

Novel Farms, Inc. is a Berkeley, California-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in the production of cell-based meat delicacies. It focuses on developing cruelty-free, low-cost, and tunable bioscaffolds through microbial fermentation and proprietary tissue engineering technology. The company's mission is to create gourmet meat alternatives that replicate the taste and texture of conventional meats, appealing to a new generation of conscious consumers. By producing whole-muscle cuts of cultivated meat, Novel Farms aims to make synthetic meat-based delicacies accessible and desirable, transforming the consumption of cell-based meat into a sought-after culinary experience.

The Natural Nipple specializes in the development of innovative feeding bottles that aim to enhance the breastfeeding experience for both mothers and babies. Their products are designed to closely mimic the shape and flow rate of the natural breast, thereby minimizing nipple confusion and facilitating a smooth transition between bottle feeding and breastfeeding. By prioritizing a biotechnological approach, The Natural Nipple supports neurological development and promotes a healthy microbiome, which is essential for the long-term health of infants. Their focus on improving mother-baby bonding and overall health positions them as a significant player in the maternal and infant wellness market.

Lypid develops vegan fats designed to taste and behave like animal fats. The company uses a novel formulation and microencapsulation to mimic texture, mouthfeel, flavor transfer, and cooking behavior of animal fats, enabling an animal-free alternative with minimal artificial additives, reduced hydrogenation, and fewer trans fats. Its products aim to reduce dependence on animal fats and lower the environmental footprint of food production.

Nabla Bio is a biotechnology company that uses artificial intelligence and lab technologies to rationally design novel proteins for drug development. They aim to create medicines and improve nutrition by engineering proteins with enhanced qualities.

Intrinsyx Bio has spent the last 3.5 years validating and commercializing 3 decades of the leading academic research in the plant microbiome research from the University of Washington. Our exclusively licensed collection of microbes are proven and published to 􀂡x Nitrogen aerobically throughout the inside of plants as well as improve yield, Phosphorous e􀂣ciency, and increase abiotic (salinity and drought) and biotic stress tolerance. We have developed shelf stable microbial inoculants that drastically improve crop yield and nutrient use e􀂣ciency, garnering interest from some of agriculture’s largest companies.

FruitVaccine is a company based in Champaign, Illinois, that specializes in the production of fruit-based vaccines aimed at providing immunity against widespread infectious diseases. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on developing noninvasive, orally administered vaccine alternatives. Its products come in various forms, including gummy-like pills, oral drops, and fruit purees, making them accessible and appealing. These vaccines are designed to be natural, vegan-friendly, and environmentally sustainable, distinguishing them from traditional injectable options. FruitVaccine's innovative approach aims to enhance immunization efforts by offering a more palatable and less invasive means of disease prevention.

PhylloTech is a biotechnology company focused on producing difficult-to-manufacture proteins and antibodies using a continuous plant expression system based on Nicotiana tabacum. This innovative method allows proteins to be secreted onto the leaf surfaces, where they can be efficiently recovered through a simple washing process with an extraction buffer, thereby eliminating the need for extensive purification. This approach significantly lowers production costs and facilitates rapid scalability, enabling the output of target proteins from tens of thousands of plants. The company's environmentally-friendly system requires only light, water, and fertilizer, making it suitable for cultivation in greenhouses or fields using existing agricultural practices. Additionally, PhylloTech is developing solutions to combat plant diseases by utilizing enzymes to manage bacterial pathogens, which may enhance crop yields and provide alternatives to synthetic pesticides. Through these technologies, PhylloTech aims to contribute to sustainable agriculture by producing high-quality proteins in a renewable manner.

NutraMaize is an Indiana-based AgBioScience company specializing in the commercialization of a non-GMO corn variety that is both more nutritious and better tasting. Its proprietary corn possesses a deep orange color due to its high carotenoid content, offering consumers potential health benefits such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Meati Foods produces and sells fungi-based meat alternatives. Founded in 2016, the company uses proprietary clean technologies to create nutrient-dense, plant-based products that are free from common allergens.

Sasya is a biotech company that produces functional supplements. Its products are applicable across all species including humans, companion animals, and fish.

Farther Farms is a food company focused on sustainable produce and innovative preservation. It provides locally sourced, organic, non-GMO fruits and vegetables and uses technology to improve environmental impact and flavor. The company also develops shelf-stable alternatives to traditionally frozen foods by applying high-pressure processing with dense carbon dioxide at moderate temperatures, a method designed to prevent spoilage without preservatives, chemicals, or genetic modification. This approach aims to reduce costs across the food system, including processing, distribution, and retail, while ensuring convenient, high-quality products for consumers.

Meati Foods produces and sells fungi-based meat alternatives. Founded in 2016, the company uses proprietary clean technologies to create nutrient-dense, plant-based products that are free from common allergens.

Founded in 2013, KnipBio develops sustainable biotechnology solutions for animal nutrition. It specializes in creating protein-rich fishmeal replacements, notably KnipBio Meal, to serve the aquaculture industry responsibly.

Founded in 2013, KnipBio develops sustainable biotechnology solutions for animal nutrition. It specializes in creating protein-rich fishmeal replacements, notably KnipBio Meal, to serve the aquaculture industry responsibly.

NutraMaize is an Indiana-based AgBioScience company specializing in the commercialization of a non-GMO corn variety that is both more nutritious and better tasting. Its proprietary corn possesses a deep orange color due to its high carotenoid content, offering consumers potential health benefits such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

InnovaNutra, established in 2015 and based in Davis, California, specializes in the development of bio-based encapsulation technology for enhancing nutrient and phytochemical bioaccessibility. The company's core product is a cloud-based SaaS suite offering formulations that concentrate naturally occurring health-promoting nutrients while eliminating associated bitterness or astringency. This enables businesses to improve shelf-life and delivery of susceptible natural ingredients, facilitating the creation of clean label products in both food and cosmetic sectors.

PhylloTech is a biotechnology company focused on producing difficult-to-manufacture proteins and antibodies using a continuous plant expression system based on Nicotiana tabacum. This innovative method allows proteins to be secreted onto the leaf surfaces, where they can be efficiently recovered through a simple washing process with an extraction buffer, thereby eliminating the need for extensive purification. This approach significantly lowers production costs and facilitates rapid scalability, enabling the output of target proteins from tens of thousands of plants. The company's environmentally-friendly system requires only light, water, and fertilizer, making it suitable for cultivation in greenhouses or fields using existing agricultural practices. Additionally, PhylloTech is developing solutions to combat plant diseases by utilizing enzymes to manage bacterial pathogens, which may enhance crop yields and provide alternatives to synthetic pesticides. Through these technologies, PhylloTech aims to contribute to sustainable agriculture by producing high-quality proteins in a renewable manner.

Triton Algae Innovations, Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, dedicated to developing sustainable proteins derived from natural algae for use in both animal and human health. Utilizing its Triton platform, the company produces a variety of natural proteins, including enzymes, antibodies, hormones, and antioxidants, which cater to diverse market segments such as infant formulas, nutraceuticals, therapeutics, and cosmetics. Triton focuses on the microalgae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, known for its high nutritional value, including essential amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids. Their innovative and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes enhance the potential of this microalgae, contributing to solutions for food and feed shortages while promoting gut health. Triton Algae Innovations aims to provide better nutrition and healthier food options through its advanced plant protein products. The company was incorporated in 2012.

InnovaNutra, established in 2015 and based in Davis, California, specializes in the development of bio-based encapsulation technology for enhancing nutrient and phytochemical bioaccessibility. The company's core product is a cloud-based SaaS suite offering formulations that concentrate naturally occurring health-promoting nutrients while eliminating associated bitterness or astringency. This enables businesses to improve shelf-life and delivery of susceptible natural ingredients, facilitating the creation of clean label products in both food and cosmetic sectors.

Founded in 1998, Fiberstar specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing natural ingredients that enhance food quality and nutrition. Its flagship product, Citri-Fi, derived from orange pulp, offers multi-functional benefits such as moisture management, partial fat replacement, and label-friendly properties. The company's products serve a wide range of industries including bakery, dairy, and meat products.

SuperBrewed Food produces naturally brewed microbial protein, offering a nutritious, allergen-free, non-GMO, affordable, and versatile ingredient for clients to create delicious and sustainable alternative beverages.

Founded in 2013, KnipBio develops sustainable biotechnology solutions for animal nutrition. It specializes in creating protein-rich fishmeal replacements, notably KnipBio Meal, to serve the aquaculture industry responsibly.

Founded in 2010, Pivot Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in microbial nitrogen fertilizers. It harnesses naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops sustainably, aiming to reduce the need for petrochemical fertilizers and improve crop yield.

PhylloTech is a biotechnology company focused on producing difficult-to-manufacture proteins and antibodies using a continuous plant expression system based on Nicotiana tabacum. This innovative method allows proteins to be secreted onto the leaf surfaces, where they can be efficiently recovered through a simple washing process with an extraction buffer, thereby eliminating the need for extensive purification. This approach significantly lowers production costs and facilitates rapid scalability, enabling the output of target proteins from tens of thousands of plants. The company's environmentally-friendly system requires only light, water, and fertilizer, making it suitable for cultivation in greenhouses or fields using existing agricultural practices. Additionally, PhylloTech is developing solutions to combat plant diseases by utilizing enzymes to manage bacterial pathogens, which may enhance crop yields and provide alternatives to synthetic pesticides. Through these technologies, PhylloTech aims to contribute to sustainable agriculture by producing high-quality proteins in a renewable manner.

Triton Algae Innovations, Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, dedicated to developing sustainable proteins derived from natural algae for use in both animal and human health. Utilizing its Triton platform, the company produces a variety of natural proteins, including enzymes, antibodies, hormones, and antioxidants, which cater to diverse market segments such as infant formulas, nutraceuticals, therapeutics, and cosmetics. Triton focuses on the microalgae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, known for its high nutritional value, including essential amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids. Their innovative and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes enhance the potential of this microalgae, contributing to solutions for food and feed shortages while promoting gut health. Triton Algae Innovations aims to provide better nutrition and healthier food options through its advanced plant protein products. The company was incorporated in 2012.

Nature's Fynd is a food company that specializes in producing protein from extremophile organisms discovered in geothermal springs. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Bozeman, Montana, the company employs innovative fermentation technology to cultivate its protein. This method significantly reduces the land and water resources typically required for traditional agriculture. Nature's Fynd aims to create foods that not only nourish people but also promote environmental sustainability.

Innovesca, LLC is a food innovation company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in developing nutritious ingredients through natural processing. The company focuses on optimizing nutrition from underutilized plants, particularly amaranth, which is processed into a dried, shelf-stable powder for diverse applications. Innovesca's products are designed to enhance the nutritional value of functional foods, such as bars, cereals, and healthy snacks, by unlocking the full benefits of whole foods. By enabling small communities to grow and utilize these nutritional ingredients, Innovesca aims to improve overall health and nutrition while promoting sustainable food practices.

Arcadia Biosciences is an agricultural technology company that develops crop productivity traits to enhance farm economics and consumer value. Its focus areas include hemp, wheat, and soybean, with products such as GoodHemp, GoodWheat, nutritional oils, and HB4. The company collaborates with industry partners and operates globally.

ChromaDex is a global nutraceutical company that discovers, acquires, develops, and commercializes patented ingredients for dietary supplements, food, beverage, skin care, and pharmaceutical markets. Its flagship product, Niagen (nicotinamide riboside), enhances NAD levels for healthy aging.

Premix is a nutrition solution for cattle, horses, and sheep. They offer ruminant nutrition, feedlot technology, pasture cattle solutions, dairy cattle solutions, and equine nutrition. They provide products for beef and dairy cattle, horses, sheep, and goats.

Nature's Fynd is a food company that specializes in producing protein from extremophile organisms discovered in geothermal springs. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Bozeman, Montana, the company employs innovative fermentation technology to cultivate its protein. This method significantly reduces the land and water resources typically required for traditional agriculture. Nature's Fynd aims to create foods that not only nourish people but also promote environmental sustainability.

Metabolic Technologies LLC, founded in 1990 in Missoula, Montana, specializes in the production of health and nutritional products, focusing on ingredients that support muscle health. The company offers a range of supplement ingredients, including its clinically proven beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) compound, which is designed to help athletes and other customers prevent muscle loss while enhancing strength and recovery. As a subsidiary of TSI Health Sciences, Metabolic Technologies provides innovative solutions for improving body composition through its diverse product offerings.

PhylloTech is a biotechnology company focused on producing difficult-to-manufacture proteins and antibodies using a continuous plant expression system based on Nicotiana tabacum. This innovative method allows proteins to be secreted onto the leaf surfaces, where they can be efficiently recovered through a simple washing process with an extraction buffer, thereby eliminating the need for extensive purification. This approach significantly lowers production costs and facilitates rapid scalability, enabling the output of target proteins from tens of thousands of plants. The company's environmentally-friendly system requires only light, water, and fertilizer, making it suitable for cultivation in greenhouses or fields using existing agricultural practices. Additionally, PhylloTech is developing solutions to combat plant diseases by utilizing enzymes to manage bacterial pathogens, which may enhance crop yields and provide alternatives to synthetic pesticides. Through these technologies, PhylloTech aims to contribute to sustainable agriculture by producing high-quality proteins in a renewable manner.

Agrivida, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in animal health and nutrition through the development of innovative feed additives for poultry, swine, dairy and beef cattle, and aquaculture. Founded in 2003 and based in Four Seasons, Missouri, Agrivida utilizes its proprietary GRAINZYME technology to produce enzymes directly within corn kernels, offering a natural and effective method to enhance animal diets. This platform enables the integration of beneficial enzymes such as phytase and glucanase, which improve nutritional efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of livestock production. Agrivida's solutions aim to promote healthier food production while delivering economic benefits to its clients in the agricultural sector.

Agrivida, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in animal health and nutrition through the development of innovative feed additives for poultry, swine, dairy and beef cattle, and aquaculture. Founded in 2003 and based in Four Seasons, Missouri, Agrivida utilizes its proprietary GRAINZYME technology to produce enzymes directly within corn kernels, offering a natural and effective method to enhance animal diets. This platform enables the integration of beneficial enzymes such as phytase and glucanase, which improve nutritional efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of livestock production. Agrivida's solutions aim to promote healthier food production while delivering economic benefits to its clients in the agricultural sector.

Agrivida, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in animal health and nutrition through the development of innovative feed additives for poultry, swine, dairy and beef cattle, and aquaculture. Founded in 2003 and based in Four Seasons, Missouri, Agrivida utilizes its proprietary GRAINZYME technology to produce enzymes directly within corn kernels, offering a natural and effective method to enhance animal diets. This platform enables the integration of beneficial enzymes such as phytase and glucanase, which improve nutritional efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of livestock production. Agrivida's solutions aim to promote healthier food production while delivering economic benefits to its clients in the agricultural sector.