FoodTech Startups

NextFerm is a food-tech company that develops fermented vegan proteins intended to improve the flavor and nutritional value of plant-based and alternative protein foods.

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Next Gen Foods makes plant-based food products under the TiNDLE Foods brand, starting with TiNDLE Chicken sold to chefs and home cooks. The company aims to expand its plant-based range to include products such as pork, milks, and ice creams.

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nextProtein breeds Black Soldier Fly larvae on unconsumed food to produce insect-based protein, oil and fertilizer used as ingredients in animal feed for aquaculture, poultry, pork and pet food. The company operates in sustainable agriculture and foodtech, with a Paris office and a production site in Tunisia.

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Nordic Foodtech VC is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in deep tech companies working on the food system, from alternative proteins and precision fermentation to farming data and food-related materials. It focuses on companies based in northern Europe, especially the Nordics and Baltics.

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Nicefiller develops and patents cronogard, a family of packaging additives that reduce biofilm formation on packaging surfaces to extend the shelf-life of packaged foods. The company operates in food packaging materials and antibacterial technology.

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Nilus is a social-impact initiative that connects suppliers, local shops, and communities to deliver essential branded products at affordable prices in low-income neighborhoods of Argentina. It negotiates directly with suppliers and distributes through existing neighborhood stores, warehouses, and community organizations rather than competing with them.

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Nine Times Bakery makes gluten-free and dairy-free baked goods, such as cookies and bars, using a blend of nine flours and simple ingredients. Its products are aimed at consumers with dietary restrictions who want shareable sweets.

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Nirvana Soul is a coffee company that roasts fairly sourced beans on-site and operates coffee shops, while also offering catering, coffee delivery, and merchandise. It serves individual customers, coffee shops, offices, and private events, and hosts community events like open mics.

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The No Meat Company manufactures frozen plant-based meat alternatives sold in UK supermarkets. The products are 100% plant-based and designed to appeal to vegans, vegetarians, and flexitarians as well as meat-eaters.

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Noah's Farm works on making flavor computable by combining AI, biology, chemistry and flavor science, aiming to preserve flavors at a biological level and reproduce them without relying on climate-vulnerable crops or petroleum. It serves the flavor industry as an alternative to conventional flavor sourcing.

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Noah's provides an operating system designed for food businesses that optimizes operations, improves customer experience, and connects with delivery platforms to help partners compete in the digital food market.

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Nofitech designs, delivers, and supports land-based aquaculture facilities using modular hybrid and RAS systems for both seawater and freshwater, serving fish farmers worldwide. The company handles the full project lifecycle from feasibility and engineering to construction, commissioning, and production support.

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Noisette operates retail and wholesale/production businesses, seeking staff across both divisions.

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nolemon.io is a B2B SaaS platform for local discovery and merchant recommendation aimed at food operators and restaurants. It focuses on improving local search visibility, merchant discovery, and related marketing and attribution for independent food businesses.

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NOMU operates cafes and a patent-pending reusable cup system (TASO) paired with an app for ordering custom drinks from concentrated bases and flavors, aimed at reducing single-use cup waste. The company runs physical cafe locations in Tokyo (Shibuya and Kichijoji) and focuses on sustainable, circular beverage consumption in Japan.

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Nonpi (operating as Bondish) provides cafeteria and food catering services for offices, including daily cafe operations, on-demand catering, and consulting services focused on workplace food experiences. The company emphasizes zero-waste practices in its corporate dining solutions.

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Nonsuch is a craft brewery in Winnipeg that produces beer and food for gatherings and celebrations. The company is Métis-majority owned and focuses on creating elevated experiences rooted in Manitoba's cultural heritage.

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Noodles & Company is a restaurant chain that offers fundraising programs allowing organizations to raise money through online and in-app orders using unique promotional codes. The company supports schools, youth groups, food banks, and community organizations through donation initiatives.

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Noor Fındık is a Turkish hazelnut company that grows, processes, and supplies hazelnuts, operating its own hazelnut orchard and sponsoring sustainable-farming initiatives. It emphasizes sustainability, transparency, and quality in the hazelnut industry.

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Nordic Bio Food develops plant-based food products made from legumes and enzymes instead of additives, aiming for high-protein, additive-free formulations. It works with customers in the food and meat processing industry to create recipes suited to existing industrial equipment and regional preferences.

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Nordic Cold Chain Solutions provides temperature-controlled packaging solutions for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and food industries. The company specializes in protective packaging and cold chain logistics applications.

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Nordic Waffles produces hand-held waffle sandwiches and frozen waffles inspired by Norwegian waffle culture, sold in grocery stores, convenience stores, and foodservice locations. The company serves consumers seeking fresh, flavorful waffle products available both at retail and in food venues.

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NORDSEE is a German quick-service seafood restaurant chain operating branches that sell fish-based snacks, burgers, baguettes and plated dishes, with home delivery, Click&Collect ordering, and a loyalty app. It also offers franchise opportunities and retail seafood products for home consumption.

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Norfolk Healthy Produce sells seeds for the bioengineered Purple Tomato, developed to contain higher antioxidant levels, and offers them to home growers through an online seed store. It also partners on consumer products such as a limited-edition Purple Tomato Salsa.

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