FoodTech Startups

Makeena operates a mobile app that helps consumers find and buy healthier food and eco-friendly products by connecting them to better-for-you and sustainable choices. It is a Certified B Corporation focused on socially responsible consumer shopping.

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Goodfood is Canada's leading digitally native meal solutions brand that delivers fresh meals directly from partner farms and suppliers to customers nationwide. The company reduces food waste and retail overhead by connecting producers directly to consumers' kitchens.

1 investor

MALK makes organic plant-based milks and coffee creamers using minimal ingredients, including almond, coconut, cashew, and soy varieties. Its products are sold directly to consumers and emphasize organic ingredients with no artificial additives or fillers.

1 investor

Malty makes malt-based snacks aimed at people looking for a quick, practical option for skipped meals or on-the-go moments such as between meals, before or after sports, and breakfast. The products emphasize the nutritional value of malt with no additives, positioning them as a healthier convenience snack.

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MamaFoods is an online store that sells and ships frozen and refrigerated Latin American foods—such as Venezuelan tequeños, Colombian coffee, Peruvian ají, and Argentine mate—sourced from local suppliers. It delivers to customers across the United States.

1 investor

Mamba Water produces a functional protein-enriched beverage containing 20g of hydrolyzed collagen and BCAA for consumers seeking post-workout recovery and muscle support. The product is a carbonated water drink positioned for active individuals and sold in 350ml cans.

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Maneli Pets manufactures premium pet food and treats, including high-protein chews, bites, and snacks made from natural, gluten-free proteins sourced across Southern Africa. Operating from a production facility in Johannesburg, it supplies the global pet market, with products sold in the USA, UK, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Africa.

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Maniker is a South Korean poultry company producing fresh, frozen, and processed chicken products as well as gift sets, sold under premium brands such as Dakter's Nature and Cheongjeong Gangwon Dak. Founded in 1985, it raises chicken using eco-friendly farming methods and works with regional farms.

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Manitoba Harvest produces hemp-based foods and is expanding into seed-based health foods, drawing on over 20 years of experience in hemp agronomy and nutrition. It sells consumer food products directly to shoppers.

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Manos Campesinas is a second-tier cooperative in Guatemala that unites 7 base organizations representing over 1,000 small coffee producers, providing marketing and export services for their coffee. It exports Fair Trade and organic-certified coffee to international markets, primarily the United States, the Netherlands, and Germany.

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Maracorp produces fish-free Omega-3 supplements derived from algae for human health and nutrition. The company focuses on sustainable, plant-based alternatives to fish oil for consumer wellness.

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Marble is an AI-driven operating system for restaurant groups that automates inventory counting, ordering, prep, scheduling, payroll, and financial reporting. It integrates with a restaurant's POS, accounting, and payroll systems and uses forecasting and agentic workflows to reduce food waste and labor overage.

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Marble Distilling produces spirits using sustainable practices, including copper pot stills, 100% Colorado grains, and local sourcing. The company operates as a family-owned distillery focused on sustainability across its business model, supply chain, and community partnerships.

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Maré de Sabores is a social-impact catering and buffet service run by a women's collective from the Maré favela complex, serving corporate events, weddings, and other occasions with Brazilian home-style cuisine rooted in local food memory. Created by Redes da Maré, it also runs a gastronomy training program that provides income and professional qualification for women from the community, based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Marinexcell develops cultivated shrimp, lobster, and crab meat with taste, texture, and nutritional profiles matching wild-caught seafood, eliminating overfishing, pollution, antibiotics, and animal suffering. The company produces genuine shellfish meat through sustainable, climate-positive practices.

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Marou Faiseurs de Chocolat is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker that sources premium cocoa beans directly from small farmers across Vietnamese provinces and produces craft dark chocolate entirely from Vietnamese-grown ingredients. The company partners directly with cocoa producers to create single-origin chocolate bars reflecting the distinct flavor profiles of different Vietnamese regions.

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Martínez Nieto manufactures and distributes nutritional supplements, vitamins, cosmetics, essential oils, and cosmeceuticals for sale across more than 70 countries. The company operates one of the largest production facilities in Europe with a focus on quality control, sustainability, and premium product standards.

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Martini Mates produces ready-to-drink pre-made cocktails, including passionfruit martini and basil lemondrop martini varieties. The products are gluten-free, dairy-free, and veteran-owned.

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Marukin Co., Ltd is a Japanese confectionery manufacturer that produces and sells baumkuchen, petit cakes, muffin cakes, and donuts. Founded in 1964, the company operates FSSC 22000-certified factories in Aichi Prefecture.

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The Mary Dinah Foundation is a humanitarian organization established in 2005 in London that delivers food security, emergency relief, and maternal health programs across West and Central Africa. Through its Zero Hunger Programme and partnerships with USAID and the Maternal and Newborn Fund, the foundation distributes millions of meals annually to vulnerable populations including refugees, internally displaced persons, and children in underserved communities.

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Masa is a Portland-based company working to streamline how shoppers and vendors participate in farmers markets. Its product is intended to reduce the logistical friction involved in buying and selling local produce and goods.

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Masienda sells Mexican kitchen staples including heirloom corn masa harina, tortillas, and quesadillas, along with recipes and cookbooks for making Mexican street food at home. Its products are sold direct-to-consumer and through more than 2,000 grocery stores and independent retailers across the U.S.

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A food company that produces empanadas, Hispanic hand pies with flaky crusts and savory fillings, available for purchase in retail stores and online.

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Mass Together provides purchasing and spend-management tools for food and beverage brands, including spend analysis, price benchmarking against industry data, and AI-generated recommendations for optimizing spending and supplier relationships. It targets food and beverage companies managing procurement.

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