FoodTech Startups

Origin by Ocean harvests invasive algae blooms to create bio-based ingredients for cosmetics, food, and textile industries through a proprietary biorefining process. The company addresses ocean pollution and ecosystem degradation while producing sustainable, regenerative materials.

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Original Beans produces chocolate and cacao products, such as its Cusco 100% Cacao Mass, made from rare, regeneratively farmed cacao. It sells to restaurants, hotels, chocolatiers, retailers, and craft makers.

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The Original CRUMBS Bakeshop makes handmade cupcakes and offers same-day delivery to customers in New York City. It is a bakery that first opened on Manhattan's Upper West Side in 2003.

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Orkla is an industrial investment company with a portfolio of consumer-oriented brands and businesses in categories such as food, snacks, health, personal care, paints, and household products. It operates through independent portfolio companies across the Nordics, Baltics, and Central Europe using an active ownership strategy.

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Oscillum develops biosensors and active packaging additives for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products. Its technologies enable real-time product monitoring and extend shelf life by preserving freshness and quality.

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OSHEE produces functional beverages (sports drinks and energy drinks) designed to support hydration, performance, and active lifestyles. The company targets athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and everyday consumers seeking health-focused beverage options.

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Oshi makes plant-based seafood, including whole-cut fish fillets such as salmon and white fish designed to mimic the texture and taste of real fish. Its products are sold in stores, online, and to restaurants, with wholesale and sample options for retailers.

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OSP is a pet food manufacturer producing organic, natural, grain-free, and soft food products for pets and their families. The company holds HACCP and USDA Organic certifications and invests in R&D to supply safer pet food.

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Other Foods makes crunchy baked mushroom snacks made from real mushrooms with no artificial ingredients, marketed as a nutrient-rich alternative to conventional snacks. The brand donates a portion of online sales to charity War Child UK.

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Otrafy provides an AI-powered platform for supply chain management in the food industry, automating regulatory compliance documentation and enabling transparency across the supply chain. The platform collects and analyzes production and quality data to help businesses meet regulatory requirements and provide end consumers with product origin information.

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Oumph! makes plant-based food products, including meat alternatives such as chunks, pulled pieces, and burgers, sold through UK supermarkets. Its products are available in retailers including Iceland Foods, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Ocado.

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ovgo baker makes vegan American-style cookies and baked goods produced entirely from plant-based ingredients, without eggs or butter, including gluten-free and allergen-free options. It sells its cookies, boxes, and gift sets online to consumers and also takes bulk orders for business, gift, and event use.

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Ovipost farms insects and worms to produce protein by converting organic waste, positioning insect farming as a sustainable protein source and upcycling solution.

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Owl's Brew makes tea-based beverages, including alcoholic drinks. The company also runs the Wise Women Collective, a community program supporting women's initiatives, charities, and educational programs.

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Oyster Bay is a venture capital firm that invests in impact-driven companies across the food value chain, from agriculture and food-service robotics to alternative ingredients and food brands. It backs companies from Seed to Series B stage, typically as lead investor.

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Oyatsu is a Japanese snack food company that manufactures and sells various snack products including ramen-based snacks and fried food items.

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P.F. Chang's is an Asian restaurant chain specializing in wok-fired cuisine with dishes rooted in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai culinary traditions. The company operates over 300 restaurants globally across 20+ countries and U.S. airports, serving consumers seeking Asian dining experiences.

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Pacific Hybreed develops commercial shellfish breeding programs and genetics tools to improve yield and disease resilience for U.S. West Coast aquaculture. The company applies shellfish genetics research to make farmed shellfish more resilient to climate change, ocean acidification, and disease.

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Pact Coffee is a UK coffee company that sources beans directly from growers, roasts them at its own roastery, and delivers freshly roasted coffee to home subscribers as well as businesses such as offices, cafés, hotels, and restaurants. It operates on a direct-trade model paying growers above the Fairtrade base price and is a certified B Corporation.

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PairAnything provides a digital platform that matches food and beverages together, helping consumers and enterprises discover pairings across 4,200+ options. The platform serves wine retailers, restaurants, and consumers seeking to enhance their dining experiences.

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PAK Quality Foods is a meat supplier and distributor offering beef, poultry, and pork to restaurants and other food businesses. The company provides wholesale supply with will-call pickup windows at its two locations.

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Paleo uses precision fermentation with yeast to produce myoglobin, a food ingredient that gives plant-based meat and fish alternatives a taste, smell, and appearance closer to animal products. The company targets the alternative protein and food technology industry.

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Pulses is a snack company that transforms pulses (legumes) into crunchy, plant-based snacks rooted in the Mediterranean diet. The company serves consumers seeking convenient, protein-rich snack alternatives.

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Panacheeza makes a dairy-free, plant-based grated parmesan cheese alternative made from five ingredients (organic cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, Himalayan pink sea salt, and apple cider vinegar), sold in Original, Truffle, and Hot & Spicy varieties. The clean-label product is aimed at consumers seeking a healthier, plant-based alternative to traditional parmesan.

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