FoodTech Startups

Jopen is a Dutch craft brewery based in Haarlem that brews a range of beer styles including IPA, Pale Ale, blond, witbier, stout, saison, sour, lager, barrel-aged and low/no-alcohol beers, some gluten-free. It sells its beers through an online shop.

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Jordan's Skinny Mixes produces sugar-free flavoring syrups and beverage enhancers for consumers seeking low-calorie drink options. The company offers a range of products including cocktail mixers, coffee syrups, water enhancers, and sauces.

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Joydays makes cookies and snack treats formulated with higher fiber and protein and less sugar, sold to families as better-for-you versions of classic flavors. Its products are available nationwide at Whole Foods Market.

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Joyfull Bakery makes and sells Parmesan Crisps and other baked goods made from all-natural, high-quality ingredients for retail distribution. The company is part of the Raison D'etre Bakery family, which began as a local Bay Area bakery in 1994.

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Joytech (JTFresh) is an Ethiopian agricultural producer operating two farms near Addis Ababa, with business lines in plant propagation, fresh herbs and niche vegetables, cut flowers, and prepacking distribution and trading. It supplies plants, fresh herbs, and flowers to growers, importers, packers, wholesalers, and caterers locally and internationally, managing its own supply chain for traceability.

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JS Cocoa is a Dutch cocoa processor that transforms non-conventional, industry-rejected cocoa beans into cocoa powder and cocoa butter. It supplies food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical manufacturers across Europe and beyond.

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Dehytray is a portable solar-powered food dehydrator that uses free sun energy to dry fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, and meats for home users, gardening enthusiasts, homesteaders, and those seeking sustainable food preservation solutions. The product is lightweight, foldable, and designed as an eco-friendly alternative to electric dehydrators.

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Juan Valdez sells instant freeze-dried Colombian coffee in resealable doypack packaging for retail consumers in Chile. The product is made from 100% Colombian coffee beans with micromilled particles designed to dissolve in water or milk.

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Juchowo Farm is a biodynamic organic farm operated since 2000 as part of the Village Project (Projekt Wiejski) run by the Stanisław Karłowski Foundation, focused on restoring soil fertility and cultural-agrarian development. It produces its own animal feed and composts on-farm manure for use on its fields.

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Juice Press sells organic smoothies, protein bowls, soups, and grocery products, including ready-to-blend DIY smoothie and bowl kits available by subscription. It operates retail stores and delivery in New York City with nationwide frozen shipping, serving direct-to-consumer health-food shoppers.

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Sunny Sky Products makes beverage solutions, offering a portfolio of frozen, cold, hot, and enhancer products for various industries and channels. It licenses numerous consumer brands for use in its beverage offerings.

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JuicyBite sells frozen, pre-portioned single-serve meat packs — including fully cooked chicken breast, Korean BBQ pork, duck, and Sichuan mala cuts — portioned, seasoned, and sealed for one meal each. The products ship frozen direct to consumers who want quick home-cooked meals without trimming, portioning, or refreezing.

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A Scottish brewery that makes alcohol-free craft beers that are also vegan and gluten-free, including lagers, IPAs, pale ales and stouts. It sells to consumers and on-trade venues, targeting people seeking craft beer flavour without alcohol.

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June Farm grows cut flowers across 8 acres in Charlotte, Vermont for wholesale, farmers' markets, and community-supported agriculture shares.

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Junglee makes canned craft cocktails with Indian-inspired flavors such as Indian Spiced Lemonade, Tamarind Margarita, and Green Mango Smash. The ready-to-drink beverages are 7% ABV, gluten-free, kosher, and made without GMOs or preservatives.

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Just Eat is a food and grocery delivery platform that connects consumers with nearby restaurants and food shops for delivery or pickup, offering over 33,500 establishments to choose from. It operates in Spain and provides ordering via app or web with electronic or cash payment options.

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Automated Retail Technologies (ART) designs and deploys automated foodservice kiosks that prepare and serve hot, made-to-order meals in under two minutes without traditional kitchen staff or buildout. The Just Baked kiosk operates 24/7 in hospitals, campuses, airports, and workplaces across the United States.

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Just Date makes plant-based sweeteners from whole organic dates, including a one-ingredient date syrup and date sugar, as low-glycemic alternatives to refined sugar. The direct-to-consumer food brand sells its products online to health-conscious consumers.

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JUSTIN'S® makes nut butters and organic snacks, including almond butters, peanut butters, and dark chocolate peanut butter cups, using high-quality and mindfully-sourced ingredients. The brand, which began at a farmers market in Boulder, Colorado, emphasizes sustainable practices and supports causes such as pollinator conservation and hunger relief.

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K9 Natural makes freeze-dried and raw-inspired, high-meat pet food for dogs, and through its Feline Natural line, for cats. Founded in New Zealand, the company exports its natural, minimally processed pet nutrition internationally.

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KÄÄPÄ Mushrooms produces high-quality functional mushroom extracts and products using proprietary ultrasonic extraction technology and sustainable Finnish forestry practices. The company serves consumers seeking premium functional mushrooms backed by third-party quality certifications and scientific research.

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Kabaya Foods is a Japanese confectionery manufacturer that produces and sells gummies, refreshing candies, chocolate, and toy-accompanied snacks (products such as 'Saku Saku Panda' and 'Juu C'). Founded in 1946, it operates factories in Okayama and the Kanto region (Ibaraki).

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A brand offering kabocha (Japanese pumpkin) milk, with regional storefronts for Japan, Korea, and the rest of the world.

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Kafeterija operates coffee shops in Serbia, including Magazin 1907 in central Belgrade, serving coffee to guests and hosting events and brand activations. It also runs a barista training center and offers specialty coffee experiences.

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