Techstars

Phood Solutions Inc., established in 2015, is a technology company based in New York, with additional offices in Boston and Saint Paul. It specializes in developing software and hardware solutions to process and manage commercial food waste. Phood's products, including Phood X, XL, and MINI X, employ machine vision to track and analyze food waste in real-time, helping food service establishments understand, evaluate, and control their waste. Additionally, Phood Edu is designed to educate students in schools and cafeterias about the environmental impact of food waste. By providing actionable insights, Phood enables businesses to reduce waste, save costs, and create more sustainable kitchens.

PairAnything is an innovative company focused on enhancing the wine experience for consumers and wineries alike. By leveraging advanced mobile e-commerce and engagement solutions, it connects wineries with customers beyond traditional tasting rooms, promoting a customer-centric and data-driven approach to Direct-to-Consumer sales. The platform also features a food and beverage pairing tool that provides personalized pairing recommendations, catering to both restaurants and individual users. This capability allows restaurants to improve customer satisfaction and boost sales, while individuals can discover new culinary combinations to elevate their dining experiences. Through its proprietary technology, PairAnything is driving digital transformation within the wine industry, which is valued at $70 billion in the U.S.

Sweetkiwi is a food manufacturing company that specializes in producing frozen whipped Greek yogurt. The company focuses on creating delicious and nutritious desserts made from premium, natural ingredients. Sweetkiwi offers a variety of options that cater to different tastes and dietary needs, allowing customers to choose products that align with their preferences. With its commitment to quality and functionality, Sweetkiwi aims to provide a satisfying dessert experience while promoting healthier eating habits.

Moksa.ai is a technology company that specializes in AI-driven solutions for enhancing operational efficiency and safety in various industries. They offer advanced AI models for retail theft detection, analyzing behavioral patterns and movements within stores to identify potential theft activities. Additionally, moksa.ai provides AI solutions for food safety audits in commercial kitchens, monitoring compliance with hygiene protocols and providing real-time alerts. The company is committed to ethical AI practices, ensuring data privacy and integrity while delivering high-performance solutions.

Planetarians is a US-based Climate/FoodTech company developing affordable, healthy plant-based proteins through ingredient innovation. It focuses on an ingredient technology system that upcycles food by-products and solid waste into high-protein fiber ingredients, enabling the creation of alternative meat products and carbon-negative meat substitutes. Its processes repurpose spent soybeans from oil extraction and spent yeast from beer fermentation to produce natural protein and fiber that can fortify a range of foods. The company positions its technology to advance sustainable protein production and reduce waste while expanding plant-based options.

ShareFarm operates a digital farmers market application that connects local vendors and consumers, facilitating access to fresh produce and artisan goods throughout the year. By centralizing the local supply of these products, ShareFarm addresses the evolving preferences of consumers while supporting local farmers and artisans. The platform allows sellers to effectively market and list their offerings in real-time, enabling customers to purchase from their favorite vendors at any time. This approach not only strengthens local communities but also fosters a sustainable food system by integrating traditional practices with modern technology.

Outlander Materials is a manufacturer focused on addressing the challenges posed by single-use plastics through its innovative product, UnPlastic. This biodegradable alternative is crafted from food industry sources, including by-products and brewery waste, ensuring that it remains functional and compostable without breaking down into harmful micro- or nano-plastics. Designed for food and packaging applications, UnPlastic offers businesses a sustainable option that not only reduces plastic waste but also contributes to minimizing food waste. By providing a circular solution, Outlander Materials aims to transform the packaging landscape and promote environmentally responsible practices.

Five Letter Foods is a dog food company focused on providing healthy, cruelty-free nutrition for dogs. The company emphasizes the importance of dietary variation, moving away from traditional ultra-processed kibble to offer whole foods, probiotics, and fresh ingredients. Their products are designed to replicate the health benefits of raw food while significantly reducing the carbon footprint associated with food production. By utilizing fermentation to pre-digest nutrients and cultivating meat in a lab setting, Five Letter Foods creates proteins and fats without the need for slaughter or antibiotics. Their approach not only prioritizes the well-being of dogs but also aligns with sustainable practices in the food industry.

Founded in 2019, WINIM is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It assists businesses in selling excess daily food through its upcycling platform, combating food waste and reducing carbon footprint.

Founded in 2018, Milk Moovement is a Canadian software company specializing in dairy supply chain management. It offers a cloud-based platform that tracks milk pick-ups, monitors production, and provides actionable intelligence to optimize processes and maximize profitability.

Borde develops an AI-driven vision system and machine learning lifecycle platform. It enhances quality control and optimizes production processes across various industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and recycling.

Xook operates a business model centered around automated, robotic kiosks that prepare fresh, made-to-order meals instantly for customers. Initially focusing on Indian and Chinese cuisine, the company's technology allows for personalization based on individual taste preferences. Xook's innovative approach enables minimal to no upfront costs for these kiosks, making them accessible in various locations such as offices, cafeterias, and apartment buildings.

Trado helps SMEs to increase margins and improve cash flow by enabling them to source globally and trade locally using technology and market intelligence. Trado was previously known as MeatoDoor Trado is the region’s first international food trading hub. In the $100 Bn GCC food market 85% of foods are imported making the supply chain very complex. Trado is simplifying the supply chain for small and medium traders by eliminating multiple stakeholders to source directly from International Food Processors increasing margins by 15%. Trado consolidates less than container load orders from multiple traders offering them better pricing to increase margins and trade finance solutions to improve cash flow. Trado not just helps in sourcing but also in the distribution in the local market. Trado has built a strong network of more than 500 traders giving them SaaS solutions to perform RFQ-based transactions, manage inventory, and better understand market trends using advanced data & analytics.

Chamba is a job-search platform specializing in connecting candidates with relevant experience in Back Of House (BOH) and Front Of House (FOH) positions within the food and beverage industry. It facilitates direct communication between employers and interested candidates through its application.

Jalebi is an early-stage B2B food-tech startup focused on enhancing the food industry by unifying content and data within the value chain. By developing a data-centric inventory optimization platform, Jalebi aims to reduce costs associated with order servicing and improve operational efficiency for food businesses. The platform addresses issues such as wastage, theft, erratic resupplies, and operational oversight by providing essential visibility across the entire value chain. This approach not only creates value for all stakeholders involved but also enables commercial kitchen operators to better manage their resources and streamline their operations in a rapidly growing global food industry.

InFlows AI is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in computer-aided formulation tools for the chemical industry. Originating from the University of California Berkeley's Skydeck program, InFlows AI develops software that integrates advanced artificial intelligence algorithms with user-friendly visualization interfaces. This innovative approach empowers research and development laboratories in sectors such as cosmetics, food and beverage, and industrial chemicals to streamline their formulation processes. By enabling faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly chemical design, InFlows AI aims to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of chemists in their research endeavors.

Wise Apple is a company dedicated to simplifying lunchtime for families by providing fresh, custom, pre-packaged, ready-to-serve lunches and snacks delivered directly to homes. Founded in 2016 by Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper, Wise Apple aims to alleviate the daily stress parents face in planning and packing their children's lunches. The meals are chef-crafted and designed to appeal to kids, utilizing high-quality, nutritious ingredients. The service caters to various dietary needs and preferences, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free options. By focusing on personalized nutrition and convenience, Wise Apple strives to make healthy food enjoyable for children.

Hya Bioplastics develops biodegradable packaging for food products by transforming plant fibers into bioplastics through a proprietary decentralized manufacturing technology. The approach aims to be cost-competitive with conventional plastics while reducing reliance on petroleum-based materials. The company focuses on using plant waste fibers and advanced processing to create sustainable alternatives that can replace traditional plastics in the packaging sector. Its process is patent-pending, reflecting an emphasis on scalable, distributed production that can serve clients seeking greener packaging solutions.

Caddy is a venture-backed cloud-based platform focused on enhancing food safety and traceability within the food processing industry. The company achieves this by automating everyday workflows for food processors through its software solution. This technology captures, accesses, and analyzes real-time inventory and traceability data, helping to streamline daily operations. By doing so, Caddy enables food industries to protect their brand, reduce product waste, and lower payroll costs.

UBI is building a knowledge base platform for grading and monitoring the quality of cuts in the meat industry, leveraging AI to reduce food waste and improve food safety. We collect quantitative data points during inspections to assess whether best practices are being met.

Ganaz Inc. is a public benefit corporation that specializes in workforce management solutions tailored for the agriculture and food manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a platform that connects farmers and agribusinesses with farm workers. This application streamlines communication by allowing employers to send work-related updates, manage individual conversations, and automatically translate messages, facilitating effective interaction across language barriers. Additionally, the platform aids in recruiting, onboarding, training, and paying workers, ultimately helping employers save time, effort, and resources in managing their workforce.

Founded in 2018, Milk Moovement is a Canadian software company specializing in dairy supply chain management. It offers a cloud-based platform that tracks milk pick-ups, monitors production, and provides actionable intelligence to optimize processes and maximize profitability.

Xook operates a business model centered around automated, robotic kiosks that prepare fresh, made-to-order meals instantly for customers. Initially focusing on Indian and Chinese cuisine, the company's technology allows for personalization based on individual taste preferences. Xook's innovative approach enables minimal to no upfront costs for these kiosks, making them accessible in various locations such as offices, cafeterias, and apartment buildings.

Phood Solutions Inc., established in 2015, is a technology company based in New York, with additional offices in Boston and Saint Paul. It specializes in developing software and hardware solutions to process and manage commercial food waste. Phood's products, including Phood X, XL, and MINI X, employ machine vision to track and analyze food waste in real-time, helping food service establishments understand, evaluate, and control their waste. Additionally, Phood Edu is designed to educate students in schools and cafeterias about the environmental impact of food waste. By providing actionable insights, Phood enables businesses to reduce waste, save costs, and create more sustainable kitchens.

Chowbotics Inc. designs and develops food service robots to address challenges in cleanliness and efficiency within the food industry. Founded in 2014 and based in San Jose, California, the company focuses on providing innovative solutions for cafeterias, restaurants, hotels, and food courts in various venues. Its flagship product, Sally, is a salad-making robot that offers customers the ability to create fully customized, fresh, and healthy salads. Sally dispenses measured quantities of over 20 ingredients, which are refreshed daily, allowing for ready-to-eat meals at any time. The technology behind Sally, with several patents pending, is adaptable for other cuisines, paving the way for future robotic offerings.

Satis.ai develops a comprehensive operating system for autonomous restaurant kitchens, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making and minimize errors. The company targets the substantial market of refunded orders in the EU and USA, estimated at approximately $3.4 billion, while aspiring to create automated kitchens for the broader $4 trillion global food service market. Satis.ai's technology leverages computer vision to address operational challenges in kitchen environments, including order accuracy, supply and inventory management, labor optimization, and compliance with hygiene standards. With proven technology and ongoing pilots with major global food chains, Satis.ai is positioned to drive innovation in a sector that has largely optimized its processes. Additionally, the company is part of the Nvidia Inception program and the Techstars Farm to Fork accelerator, collaborating with leading industry players such as Ecolabs and Cargill.

IXON Food Technology is a developer of advanced sous-vide aseptic packaging (ASAP), a patented technology that enables food products, particularly proteins, to remain stable at room temperature for up to two years without the need for refrigeration or preservatives. This innovative approach allows for the safe storage and transportation of food, maintaining its taste, texture, and nutritional quality. IXON specializes in providing custom equipment and licensing solutions to food manufacturers, granting them exclusive rights to produce and distribute ASAP food products. In addition to its core technology, IXON offers comprehensive support in product development, testing, plant design and construction, operational management, hygiene maintenance, corporate training, and patent enforcement, ensuring that partners are well-equipped for commercial success.

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.

Founded in 2018, Milk Moovement is a Canadian software company specializing in dairy supply chain management. It offers a cloud-based platform that tracks milk pick-ups, monitors production, and provides actionable intelligence to optimize processes and maximize profitability.

Vervet is a manufacturing company specializing in the production of craft canned cocktails. Their products enable consumers to enjoy premium cocktail experiences conveniently, featuring house-made bitters and vermouth sourced from California farms.

Grubbly Farms Inc. is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in producing and selling fresh feed and snacks for chickens, primarily through its product known as Grubblies, which are made from dried black soldier fly larvae. Founded in 2015, the company aims to address the rising costs of livestock feed by offering a sustainable protein source derived from farm-grown black soldier fly grubs. These larvae are cultivated on a diet of pre-consumer food waste and are rich in essential nutrients such as calcium and lysine, vital for egg and feather production in poultry. By providing eco-friendly alternatives, Grubbly Farms supports poultry owners in accessing high-protein feed that not only benefits their livestock but also promotes environmental sustainability.

kencko is a company that produces and sells organic fruit and vegetable products in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, including sachet-based drinks sold in various pack sizes. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, with a processing facility in Lisbon, Portugal, kencko aims to make organic produce convenient without sacrificing freshness. Its product line centers on instant smoothies and sachet drinks that add organic fruits and vegetables to the daily routine, without added sugar, chemicals, or colorants, preserving the nutritional content for home preparation. The company positions its offerings as a convenient alternative to fresh produce, enabling hassle-free consumption of healthy smoothies and beverages.

PathSpot Technologies, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, specializes in food safety solutions. The company develops and manufactures a unique system that uses a proprietary algorithm to analyze fluorescent light, enabling it to scan employees' hands and detect pathogens that cause food-borne illnesses. This technology helps restaurants and their customers mitigate the risk of food-borne illnesses by providing instant, invisible signs of harmful bacteria and viruses.

Pesky Fish is rebuilding the global seafood supply chain through technology and transparency. The company's platform sells fresh seafood that is purchased straight from fishermen's boats. It allows customers to buy nutritious, fresh meat and create a tasty meal at a low cost.

Labby Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in smartphone-based optical spectrometry for agricultural applications. Founded in 2017, Labby develops an artificial intelligence-driven platform that translates raw optical data into actionable insights, primarily for farmers and dairy processors. Its flagship product allows for rapid and precise testing of milk composition, facilitating early mastitis detection and enabling timely intervention. Additionally, Labby's technology is applicable across various sectors, including the detection of spoilage, adulterants, and contamination in the supply chain, as well as providing analytics for tracking harvest cycles and meteorological data mapping. The company also caters to the beer and wine industries, offering portable testing devices for quality control and counterfeit detection, serving a diverse clientele that ranges from large breweries to homebrewers.

Nise Tech Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative cooking appliances, particularly the Nise Wave, an app-controlled sous vide circulator. This device allows users to make precise temperature adjustments for cooking, transforming any pot of water into a versatile cooking solution. The Nise Wave can prepare a variety of dishes, including medium-rare steak and crème brûlée, all through a user-friendly mobile application. In addition to its cooking appliances, the company also offers ready-to-cook meal options, such as Korean barbecue and mulled wine. Founded in 2015 and based in Brampton, Canada, Nise Tech Inc. focuses on enhancing the cooking experience by combining advanced technology with convenience, enabling users to prepare meals more efficiently while multitasking.

Chowbotics Inc. designs and develops food service robots to address challenges in cleanliness and efficiency within the food industry. Founded in 2014 and based in San Jose, California, the company focuses on providing innovative solutions for cafeterias, restaurants, hotels, and food courts in various venues. Its flagship product, Sally, is a salad-making robot that offers customers the ability to create fully customized, fresh, and healthy salads. Sally dispenses measured quantities of over 20 ingredients, which are refreshed daily, allowing for ready-to-eat meals at any time. The technology behind Sally, with several patents pending, is adaptable for other cuisines, paving the way for future robotic offerings.

Mobius develops environmental solutions that convert industrial organic waste streams into polymers and materials. The company uses lignin, a waste byproduct from the paper and biofuel industries, to produce a natural, biodegradable polymer. This bio-based polymer is intended for applications in horticulture, agriculture, and food service packaging, among others, enabling customers in forestry, paper, biofuel, and biorefining sectors to replace conventional plastics with environmentally friendly alternatives. The approach aims to reduce waste generation and support circular economy goals by turning waste streams from agriculture, forestry, and related industries into new materials and chemicals.

Otrafy is a Quality Management Software company that specializes in optimizing vendor relationships for quality assurance departments, particularly within the food production sector. The company offers a blockchain-powered platform that enhances compliance and reduces operational risks in the supply chain. By addressing critical challenges such as certification, compliance management, production efficiency, food safety, disease prevention, and authenticity, Otrafy enables farmers to effectively communicate the history of their products from the farm to the store. This innovative approach helps food production facilities meet regulatory requirements more swiftly by automating mundane tasks and minimizing low-value activities.

ImagoAI, Inc. is a food-tech company founded in 2017 and based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It specializes in food quality assessment solutions for manufacturers, processors, retailers, and distributors. ImagoAI offers a range of innovative products, including GrainQ for grain quality analysis, Feed.AI for animal feed inspections, BakerGo for bakery quality checks, and PotatoMash for potato quality assessment. All these systems employ real-time, non-destructive, and contactless inspection methods. The company is also developing an advanced automated image processing pipeline and artificial intelligence platform designed to rapidly test, analyze, and monitor the quality of food products. Additionally, ImagoAI's technology leverages hyperspectral imaging to gather detailed spectral information, enhancing its capabilities in food safety and quality assurance. The company aims to make safe and high-quality food accessible globally.

Founded in 2018, Fly by Jing specializes in manufacturing and retailing authentic Chinese food flavors. Its product range includes chili crisp, dumpling sauce, spice mixes, pepper, and chili, offering consumers a modern take on traditional Chinese street snacks.

Phood Solutions Inc., established in 2015, is a technology company based in New York, with additional offices in Boston and Saint Paul. It specializes in developing software and hardware solutions to process and manage commercial food waste. Phood's products, including Phood X, XL, and MINI X, employ machine vision to track and analyze food waste in real-time, helping food service establishments understand, evaluate, and control their waste. Additionally, Phood Edu is designed to educate students in schools and cafeterias about the environmental impact of food waste. By providing actionable insights, Phood enables businesses to reduce waste, save costs, and create more sustainable kitchens.

kencko is a company that produces and sells organic fruit and vegetable products in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, including sachet-based drinks sold in various pack sizes. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, with a processing facility in Lisbon, Portugal, kencko aims to make organic produce convenient without sacrificing freshness. Its product line centers on instant smoothies and sachet drinks that add organic fruits and vegetables to the daily routine, without added sugar, chemicals, or colorants, preserving the nutritional content for home preparation. The company positions its offerings as a convenient alternative to fresh produce, enabling hassle-free consumption of healthy smoothies and beverages.

Planetarians is a US-based Climate/FoodTech company developing affordable, healthy plant-based proteins through ingredient innovation. It focuses on an ingredient technology system that upcycles food by-products and solid waste into high-protein fiber ingredients, enabling the creation of alternative meat products and carbon-negative meat substitutes. Its processes repurpose spent soybeans from oil extraction and spent yeast from beer fermentation to produce natural protein and fiber that can fortify a range of foods. The company positions its technology to advance sustainable protein production and reduce waste while expanding plant-based options.

ckbk is a digital subscription service for food lovers that offers a curated, searchable library of cookbooks and recipes. Built from a Top 1000 list of the world's best cookbooks developed with input from leading chefs and food writers, it provides instant search across the full content of these cookbooks and access to over 100,000 recipes on any device. Users can assemble playlists of favorite recipes and receive personalized recommendations to discover new dishes.

Slice of Sauce is a producer of handmade, gluten-free, and non-GMO food products, specializing in individually wrapped sliced condiments. These unique products resemble American cheese in both appearance and packaging, offering a thickened condiment option designed to enhance the flavor of burgers, sandwiches, and wraps. By utilizing natural ingredients, Slice of Sauce aims to deliver bold flavors while providing a mess-free alternative to traditional bottled condiments. This innovative approach allows consumers to enjoy their favorite condiments in a convenient and clean manner, ensuring that their food remains tasty and fresh.

Grubbly Farms Inc. is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in producing and selling fresh feed and snacks for chickens, primarily through its product known as Grubblies, which are made from dried black soldier fly larvae. Founded in 2015, the company aims to address the rising costs of livestock feed by offering a sustainable protein source derived from farm-grown black soldier fly grubs. These larvae are cultivated on a diet of pre-consumer food waste and are rich in essential nutrients such as calcium and lysine, vital for egg and feather production in poultry. By providing eco-friendly alternatives, Grubbly Farms supports poultry owners in accessing high-protein feed that not only benefits their livestock but also promotes environmental sustainability.

kencko is a company that produces and sells organic fruit and vegetable products in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, including sachet-based drinks sold in various pack sizes. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, with a processing facility in Lisbon, Portugal, kencko aims to make organic produce convenient without sacrificing freshness. Its product line centers on instant smoothies and sachet drinks that add organic fruits and vegetables to the daily routine, without added sugar, chemicals, or colorants, preserving the nutritional content for home preparation. The company positions its offerings as a convenient alternative to fresh produce, enabling hassle-free consumption of healthy smoothies and beverages.

Pesky Fish is rebuilding the global seafood supply chain through technology and transparency. The company's platform sells fresh seafood that is purchased straight from fishermen's boats. It allows customers to buy nutritious, fresh meat and create a tasty meal at a low cost.

Founded in 2016, Best Food Trucks operates an online platform that facilitates booking and ordering from food trucks. It offers services including lot booking, location management, order ahead technology, and setting up food trucks for offices and events.

Renewal Mill is an ingredients company based in Oakland, California, that focuses on reducing food waste by upcycling byproducts from food manufacturing. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in transforming okara, a byproduct of soymilk production, into high-quality, gluten-free flour that is rich in protein and fiber. Renewal Mill uses this flour to create a variety of baked goods, including a vegan okara chocolate chip cookie, which are sold online and at select convenience stores in the Bay Area. The company's innovative approach not only addresses food waste but also aims to improve nutrition and promote a circular economy in the food industry. Additionally, Renewal Mill is exploring other byproduct sources from various nuts and legumes to expand its product offerings and reach nationwide distribution.

Induction Food Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Raleigh, North Carolina, specializing in innovative heating equipment for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2017, the company develops electric-powered induction heating systems that enhance production efficiency through on-demand precision heating solutions. These systems are particularly designed for evaporation, pasteurization, sterilization, and temperature regulation, accommodating a variety of fluids, including high viscosity and particulate foods. By utilizing electromagnetic energy, Induction Food Systems offers an alternative to traditional heating methods, such as boilers and steam heating, thereby reducing emissions and operational complexities. The company's technology supports sectors including brewing, cidering, distilling, and juice and beverage production.

Ganaz Inc. is a public benefit corporation that specializes in workforce management solutions tailored for the agriculture and food manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a platform that connects farmers and agribusinesses with farm workers. This application streamlines communication by allowing employers to send work-related updates, manage individual conversations, and automatically translate messages, facilitating effective interaction across language barriers. Additionally, the platform aids in recruiting, onboarding, training, and paying workers, ultimately helping employers save time, effort, and resources in managing their workforce.

Chowbotics Inc. designs and develops food service robots to address challenges in cleanliness and efficiency within the food industry. Founded in 2014 and based in San Jose, California, the company focuses on providing innovative solutions for cafeterias, restaurants, hotels, and food courts in various venues. Its flagship product, Sally, is a salad-making robot that offers customers the ability to create fully customized, fresh, and healthy salads. Sally dispenses measured quantities of over 20 ingredients, which are refreshed daily, allowing for ready-to-eat meals at any time. The technology behind Sally, with several patents pending, is adaptable for other cuisines, paving the way for future robotic offerings.

Milkful, LLC is a company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, that specializes in the production and marketing of nutritional snack bars designed specifically for nursing mothers. Founded in 2014, Milkful offers lactation oat bars made from a blend of natural ingredients known as galactagogues, including rolled oats, brewers yeast, flax seeds, black sesame seeds, and various nuts. These ingredients are selected for their potential to enhance breast milk production. The bars also contain sweeteners like brown rice syrup and honey to enhance flavor. Milkful's products are available for purchase online, providing convenient access for mothers seeking nutritious snacks to support their lactation needs.

Rosso & Flynn is a modern butcher company that specializes in providing high-quality meat products with a focus on transparency. With an online platform, the company offers a variety of fresh, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, and soy-free meats delivered directly to customers' doorsteps. By prioritizing quality and accessibility, Rosso & Flynn aims to ensure consumers have access to the best tasting meat products while maintaining a commitment to ethical sourcing and health-conscious options.

Rosso & Flynn is a modern butcher company that specializes in providing high-quality meat products with a focus on transparency. With an online platform, the company offers a variety of fresh, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, and soy-free meats delivered directly to customers' doorsteps. By prioritizing quality and accessibility, Rosso & Flynn aims to ensure consumers have access to the best tasting meat products while maintaining a commitment to ethical sourcing and health-conscious options.

PathSpot Technologies, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, specializes in food safety solutions. The company develops and manufactures a unique system that uses a proprietary algorithm to analyze fluorescent light, enabling it to scan employees' hands and detect pathogens that cause food-borne illnesses. This technology helps restaurants and their customers mitigate the risk of food-borne illnesses by providing instant, invisible signs of harmful bacteria and viruses.

Ganaz Inc. is a public benefit corporation that specializes in workforce management solutions tailored for the agriculture and food manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a platform that connects farmers and agribusinesses with farm workers. This application streamlines communication by allowing employers to send work-related updates, manage individual conversations, and automatically translate messages, facilitating effective interaction across language barriers. Additionally, the platform aids in recruiting, onboarding, training, and paying workers, ultimately helping employers save time, effort, and resources in managing their workforce.

Saige is a modern personal chef service that delivers custom-made meals directly to customers' doors. By collecting dietary profiles from families, Saige uses a combination of chef expertise and machine learning to recommend and prepare meals in their commercial kitchen. The company specializes in providing ready-to-eat meals tailored to individual tastes and needs, with the option for continuous improvement based on customer feedback.

BlendBow is a Paris-based company that specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative cocktail machines tailored for bar owners. Established in 2015, the company has dedicated 24 months to research and development, resulting in three filed patents for its unique product. BlendBow's cocktail machines address critical challenges faced by the hospitality industry, notably enhancing cocktail quality and reducing preparation time. These machines can efficiently cut lemons, crush ice, blend mixtures, and measure ingredients such as mint and rum. Additionally, they offer a selection of customizable cocktail recipes that are pre-configured for ease of use. BlendBow operates primarily in France, Belgium, and Switzerland, contributing to the growing demand for automation in beverage preparation.

Planetarians is a US-based Climate/FoodTech company developing affordable, healthy plant-based proteins through ingredient innovation. It focuses on an ingredient technology system that upcycles food by-products and solid waste into high-protein fiber ingredients, enabling the creation of alternative meat products and carbon-negative meat substitutes. Its processes repurpose spent soybeans from oil extraction and spent yeast from beer fermentation to produce natural protein and fiber that can fortify a range of foods. The company positions its technology to advance sustainable protein production and reduce waste while expanding plant-based options.

Local Crate is a meal kit delivery service that offers fresh, locally sourced ingredients along with chef-designed recipes. Customers can subscribe for regular deliveries to create restaurant-quality meals at home with minimal effort.

Matchaful LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York, specializes in the production and distribution of organic matcha tea and related equipment. The company offers hand-selected, nutrient-dense ingredients aimed at promoting health and wellness. Matchaful's product line includes organic matcha tea, matcha-making accessories, and gift cards, catering to cafes, offices, and individual consumers. The matcha tea is noted for its high antioxidant content, providing a natural source of energy and health benefits, including higher chlorophyll levels compared to regular green tea. Through its offerings, Matchaful seeks to empower individuals to lead healthier lives.

Planetarians is a US-based Climate/FoodTech company developing affordable, healthy plant-based proteins through ingredient innovation. It focuses on an ingredient technology system that upcycles food by-products and solid waste into high-protein fiber ingredients, enabling the creation of alternative meat products and carbon-negative meat substitutes. Its processes repurpose spent soybeans from oil extraction and spent yeast from beer fermentation to produce natural protein and fiber that can fortify a range of foods. The company positions its technology to advance sustainable protein production and reduce waste while expanding plant-based options.

Grubbly Farms Inc. is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in producing and selling fresh feed and snacks for chickens, primarily through its product known as Grubblies, which are made from dried black soldier fly larvae. Founded in 2015, the company aims to address the rising costs of livestock feed by offering a sustainable protein source derived from farm-grown black soldier fly grubs. These larvae are cultivated on a diet of pre-consumer food waste and are rich in essential nutrients such as calcium and lysine, vital for egg and feather production in poultry. By providing eco-friendly alternatives, Grubbly Farms supports poultry owners in accessing high-protein feed that not only benefits their livestock but also promotes environmental sustainability.

Chowbotics Inc. designs and develops food service robots to address challenges in cleanliness and efficiency within the food industry. Founded in 2014 and based in San Jose, California, the company focuses on providing innovative solutions for cafeterias, restaurants, hotels, and food courts in various venues. Its flagship product, Sally, is a salad-making robot that offers customers the ability to create fully customized, fresh, and healthy salads. Sally dispenses measured quantities of over 20 ingredients, which are refreshed daily, allowing for ready-to-eat meals at any time. The technology behind Sally, with several patents pending, is adaptable for other cuisines, paving the way for future robotic offerings.

kencko is a company that produces and sells organic fruit and vegetable products in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, including sachet-based drinks sold in various pack sizes. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, with a processing facility in Lisbon, Portugal, kencko aims to make organic produce convenient without sacrificing freshness. Its product line centers on instant smoothies and sachet drinks that add organic fruits and vegetables to the daily routine, without added sugar, chemicals, or colorants, preserving the nutritional content for home preparation. The company positions its offerings as a convenient alternative to fresh produce, enabling hassle-free consumption of healthy smoothies and beverages.

NaCa Fermentation, Inc. is a company located in Beaverton, Oregon, that specializes in manufacturing fermentation tanks and yeast encapsulation technology for the beverage industry, specifically targeting distilleries, breweries, and wineries. By transforming the biological process of fermentation into a mechanical one, NaCa Fermentation aims to address issues such as stuck, slow, and unpredictable fermentations. Their innovative fermenters and patent-pending technology enable consistent fermentations that can be completed in 24 hours without compromising product quality. Additionally, the company offers its technology for licensing, allowing producers to enhance their production capacity while optimizing the use of their existing facilities.

Afineur specializes in fermentation technologies aimed at improving the flavor and nutritional content of plant-based foods. They offer customized microbiome engineering services and biotechnological tools for fermentation, enabling food producers to create healthier and more sustainable products.

Smunch is a food technology startup based in Berlin that focuses on providing healthy lunches for workplaces. The company aims to facilitate access to nutritious and mindful meals for employees, believing that good food contributes to a happier life. Smunch offers a flexible catering service that delivers meals from various restaurants directly to offices, tailored to the preferences of employees. This approach allows companies to provide affordable and wholesome lunches without the need to maintain their own canteen. With a commitment to quality, Smunch meticulously designs its menus, selects reputable food partners, and utilizes environmentally friendly packaging, all to ensure that teams can enjoy convenient and healthy dining options at work.

Saige is a modern personal chef service that delivers custom-made meals directly to customers' doors. By collecting dietary profiles from families, Saige uses a combination of chef expertise and machine learning to recommend and prepare meals in their commercial kitchen. The company specializes in providing ready-to-eat meals tailored to individual tastes and needs, with the option for continuous improvement based on customer feedback.

Wise Apple is a company dedicated to simplifying lunchtime for families by providing fresh, custom, pre-packaged, ready-to-serve lunches and snacks delivered directly to homes. Founded in 2016 by Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper, Wise Apple aims to alleviate the daily stress parents face in planning and packing their children's lunches. The meals are chef-crafted and designed to appeal to kids, utilizing high-quality, nutritious ingredients. The service caters to various dietary needs and preferences, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free options. By focusing on personalized nutrition and convenience, Wise Apple strives to make healthy food enjoyable for children.

Grubbly Farms Inc. is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in producing and selling fresh feed and snacks for chickens, primarily through its product known as Grubblies, which are made from dried black soldier fly larvae. Founded in 2015, the company aims to address the rising costs of livestock feed by offering a sustainable protein source derived from farm-grown black soldier fly grubs. These larvae are cultivated on a diet of pre-consumer food waste and are rich in essential nutrients such as calcium and lysine, vital for egg and feather production in poultry. By providing eco-friendly alternatives, Grubbly Farms supports poultry owners in accessing high-protein feed that not only benefits their livestock but also promotes environmental sustainability.

Chowbotics Inc. designs and develops food service robots to address challenges in cleanliness and efficiency within the food industry. Founded in 2014 and based in San Jose, California, the company focuses on providing innovative solutions for cafeterias, restaurants, hotels, and food courts in various venues. Its flagship product, Sally, is a salad-making robot that offers customers the ability to create fully customized, fresh, and healthy salads. Sally dispenses measured quantities of over 20 ingredients, which are refreshed daily, allowing for ready-to-eat meals at any time. The technology behind Sally, with several patents pending, is adaptable for other cuisines, paving the way for future robotic offerings.