FoodTech Startups

SODA is a consumer startup focused on changing how people go out, operating with data-driven practices and a fast-paced culture.

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SOFI is an Australian aperitivo brand made with 100% natural ingredients, featuring a blood orange and bitters blend inspired by Italian tradition. The product is available for direct purchase and retail distribution across Australia.

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A beverage company offering traditional West African drinks made from natural ingredients including zobo leaves and tiger nuts.

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Soft Restaurant is a restaurant management software that combines sales, inventory, reporting, billing, and payments in a single platform. It serves restaurants of all sizes to centralize operational data and support real-time decision-making.

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Solarpunk builds Ubik, an AI agent platform ("digital twin" with a 24/7 Chief of Staff) that automates trade operations for perishable food supply chains, handling order processing, procurement, compliance, and inventory. It connects to a company's ERP, CRM, WhatsApp, and email to automate RFQs, track regulatory compliance (GDST, SIMP, EU Catch Cert, FSMA), and execute trades, with a focus on the seafood sector.

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Solina is a food ingredients and solutions company that serves food professionals and manufacturers globally. The company combines culinary expertise, food science, and technical capabilities across 50 production sites to develop custom food solutions including seasonings, sauces, coatings, and specialty ingredients.

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SolvEat is a food-tech company that develops clinically validated bioactive botanical ingredient compositions, using microencapsulation to add functional health benefits to everyday foods like chocolate, snacks and beverages. It serves food and beverage manufacturers seeking to create wellness-oriented products that target specific health conditions.

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Sølvtrans provides specialized wellboat services for the global aquaculture industry, operating state-of-the-art vessels with proprietary closed-system technology to safely transport live fish while maintaining biosecurity and animal welfare.

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Solynta develops non-GMO hybrid breeding technology for potatoes, enabling faster variety development with enhanced disease resistance and climate adaptability. The company serves potato growers and food security initiatives across more than 40 countries, focusing on sustainable agricultural productivity.

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Somafina partners with nutraceutical brands to develop and manufacture custom supplement formulations using specialized formulators, flavor chemists, and production engineering. The company serves supplement innovators seeking collaborative product development and manufacturing services.

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Sonic Drive-In is a fast-food restaurant chain known for its drive-in service, offering menu items and promotional deals such as discounted corn dogs.

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Sonoma Creamery produces baked cheese snacks made from high-quality, rBST-free milk and all-natural ingredients, positioned as a portable, protein-rich alternative to traditional cheese products. The company manufactures its snacks at a facility in Sonoma, California, focusing on gluten-free and preservative-free offerings for consumers.

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Soom makes premium tahini—a sesame seed paste—for use in hummus, dressings, baking, and cooking. The product is plant-based and certified for multiple dietary preferences including vegan, paleo, and keto.

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Sophie's Bionutrients develops plant-based protein alternatives using microalgae and bioreactor technology for the food industry. The company creates sustainable, ocean-derived nutrients without animal farming for food manufacturers and consumers.

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SOS produces electrolyte powder supplements designed for daily hydration and energy support. The company sells a vitamin-enhanced hydration powder formulated with electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals for consumers seeking improved hydration and performance.

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Soul Coffee is a specialty coffee retailer offering single-origin coffee beans and ground coffee from Sri Lankan estates, focusing on specialty-grade Arabica varieties processed and roasted for espresso and milk-based beverages.

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Soupergirl produces packaged soups and salsa products sold in national retailers like Whole Foods and Costco. The company was founded by Sara Polon and her mother Marilyn Polon, and emphasizes fresh ingredients and food justice values.

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Sourced Craft Cocktails delivers customized craft cocktail kits and curated cocktail experiences for in-person events, virtual happy hours, and home delivery, using mixologist-made cocktails prepared in local kitchens. It serves consumers and offices across the United States.

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Sourdough Sidekick is a device that automatically maintains a sourdough starter, with an Auto mode that feeds the starter on a set schedule and prepares a recipe-ready amount for a chosen day and time. It targets home sourdough bakers by reducing manual feeding, discarding, and maintenance.

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SOUS provides restaurants with a growth platform to get discovered on Google, maps, and AI assistants and to take direct, full-margin orders. Its tools cover online ordering, upsells, loyalty, campaigns, menu pricing optimization, and AI-generated review replies for independent restaurants.

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South Forty makes snacks from whole ingredients such as nuts, fruits, and seeds sourced from small, sustainable farms, sold directly to consumers online. The products contain no fillers or additives.

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South Block operates a chain of juice bars and acai bowl cafes focused on fresh, handcrafted beverages and food in the D.C. area and beyond. The company emphasizes fair trade and organic sourcing, sustainable practices, and community engagement through charitable giving.

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Southern Case Arts manufactures customizable refrigerated island display cases for retail environments that showcase grab-and-go items, food, and beverages. The company serves retailers seeking modular merchandising solutions to boost sales and create dynamic shopping environments.

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Southern Tier Brewing Company is a craft beer producer founded in 2002 in Lakewood, New York, making handcrafted ales distributed across more than thirty US states. It operates in the craft beverage and consumer goods industry.

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