FoodTech Startups

Nude is a Brazilian foodtech that makes oat-based plant milk with few ingredients and lower environmental impact, positioned as an alternative to dairy milk. A certified B Corp, it prints the carbon footprint on its packaging and sells through markets and specialty stores as well as a monthly subscription.

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Nulixir develops NuSomes, a patent-protected, food-grade delivery technology that increases the bioavailability of functional ingredients, masks their flavor, and controls their release timing and targeting in the digestive tract. It sells this technology to food and beverage brands to help them launch and grow functional product lines.

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Nulo makes pet food recipes that are high in animal-based protein, low in carbs, and use low-glycemic ingredients, with an added patented probiotic to support digestion. The products are aimed at dog and cat owners seeking healthier nutrition for their pets.

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Nuova Castelli, founded in 1892, produces and distributes major Italian DOP cheeses through a network of production and distribution sites across Europe. The company is a leader in the Italian protected-designation cheese sector.

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Nuovopasta produces fresh, artisanal pasta products including filled ravioli and other Italian pasta shapes, sold through direct-to-consumer channels.

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Nur Protein makes a clean protein drink with 10g of complete protein, 40 calories, zero sugar, no artificial ingredients, and a complete BCAA profile, marketed as gut-friendly and lactose-free. It is a direct-to-consumer wellness product aimed at people seeking a light, everyday protein drink, including those with sensitive digestion.

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Nutiva makes organic plant-based food products, including coconut aminos, sauces, marinades, and cooking oils, sold to consumers through retailers such as Sprouts Farmers Markets. The company positions its offerings around organic ingredients and everyday cooking.

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Nutrebem provides a digital platform for school cafeteria management in Brazil, offering point-of-sale software, mobile apps for parents, and hardware solutions with nutritional tracking and real-time consumption monitoring.

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Nutri-San develops proprietary seaweed-based formulas used as animal feed supplements, including blends aimed at reducing methane emissions and lowering reliance on fishmeal in livestock and aquaculture feed. The company runs validation trials with universities and agricultural bodies across the UK, Europe, and Thailand.

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NutriCal is a cloud-based software platform for meal plan companies, diet centers, restaurants, and food brands that handles nutrition analysis, GCC and Saudi FDA-compliant food labeling (English and Arabic), recipe, menu, and meal plan management. It draws on USDA data plus a proprietary database of over 40,000 local ingredients, with a strong focus on the GCC region.

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NutriGene publishes articles and guides about superfood supplements such as spirulina, chlorella, and moringa, covering their health, skin, and hair benefits. The site functions as a consumer-focused content resource on nutritional supplements and wellness.

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NutriLeads develops and supplies plant-based, clinically tested precision prebiotic fibers, including its flagship upcycled carrot-derived ingredient Benicaros, aimed at supporting gut microbiome and immune health. It sells these ingredients to dietary supplement and functional food and beverage manufacturers for use in their products.

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Nutrino applies data science, natural language processing, and predictive modeling to food, nutrition, and personal health data, offering API/SDK integrations, mobile apps, custom datasets, and licensable AI/ML tools. It serves partners and use cases such as chronic disease management, physician tools, food trend identification, and wellbeing improvement.

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NUU is a Brazilian food brand that makes snack products using real ingredients such as cheese, milk, eggs, and cassava. The company positions itself around regenerative practices and carbon-neutral, positive-impact production.

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Oat Haus makes Granola Butter, an oat-based spread, along with granolas and other snacks that are nut-free and vegan. The direct-to-consumer food brand sells its products online with a subscription option.

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Oat & Mill makes dairy-free and vegan ice cream, including oat-based frozen desserts and Geloato Bars. The products are offered in flavors such as vanilla and mint chip and are positioned as a plant-based alternative to traditional ice cream.

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Oath Pizza is a pizza restaurant chain that started on Nantucket Island, serving hand-stretched pizzas made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients on a crust seared in avocado oil. It operates physical locations where customers can order its made-from-scratch pizzas.

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Ocean Harvest Technology produces OceanFeed, a natural GMO-free seaweed-blend feed additive that acts as a prebiotic to support animal growth, gut health, and product quality. It serves feed manufacturers, livestock producers, aquaculture operations, equine and pet nutrition professionals, and animal nutrition distributors.

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Ocomeals is a prepared-meal delivery service that delivers a week's worth of meals to customers once a week for a flat delivery fee, with cooler-bag packaging and delivery tracking. It operates in the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada, serving cities including Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey.

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OCS Groupe provides catering, cleaning, facilities management, and childcare management services across industrial, commercial, educational, healthcare, and other sectors.

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Octane Coffee operates a coffee shop with a mobile-app ordering system that lets customers order ahead, customize drinks, earn rewards, and pick up orders via QR code scan at a contactless window. It serves coffee consumers, with a location in Brookfield, WI.

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ODD FUTURE is a Japanese trading company founded in 2020 that imports and sells protein, amino acids, and other health food raw materials, and provides OEM manufacturing for food and general goods. It aims to build a technology-driven general trading company covering the value chain from upstream to downstream.

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Oddle offers an all-in-one platform for restaurants to acquire new guests, understand customer segments, and drive repeat visits through automated messaging and campaign tools. It provides customer intelligence, CRM, and email marketing features aimed at restaurant operators looking to grow revenue.

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ofi supplies food and beverage ingredients and product development services to consumer brands through a global network of Customer Solutions Centers and ingredient supply chains. It emphasizes traceability and sustainability by sourcing directly and indirectly from farming communities worldwide.

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