FoodTech Startups

StrainTrace develops a targeted molecular assay for rapid Listeria strain typing, generating a binary strain fingerprint from genetic markers without producing genome sequence data. It serves food safety testing labs and food manufacturers, letting them track strain recurrence over time to distinguish persistent harborage sites from transient contamination.

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Stream is a restaurant order management platform that connects a business's POS system to third-party delivery and ordering channels, letting operators manage a single menu and publish pricing and location updates across all connected providers at once. It routes orders from every channel directly into the POS and serves both single-location and multi-location business owners.

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Streat Burger operates a chain of burger restaurants with multiple locations across Chile, offering dine-in, home delivery, and corporate catering orders. The brand also includes an ice cream line (Streat Ice Cream).

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StrideQ provides an AI-powered phone answering and catering ordering system for restaurants, handling phone orders and catering inquiries without dedicated staff or new hardware. It aims to reduce missed calls, cut labor costs, and increase orders during peak hours.

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agriBORA is an agri-fintech company offering certified climate-smart warehouse storage, warehouse-receipt-based financing, and market linkages for grain in East Africa. It serves farmers, traders, cooperatives, and large-scale producers to reduce post-harvest losses, access liquidity, and connect with vetted buyers.

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Stush Patty is a food company that produces a Jamaican curry cooking paste made from toasted island spices, turmeric, and fresh aromatics for use with various proteins and side dishes.

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Stuzzi is a hot sauce crafted in Italy from three ingredients — chilies, vinegar, and salt — with no preservatives, artificial colors, sweeteners, or thickeners. The medium-heat sauce is non-GMO, vegan, paleo, gluten-free, and peanut-free, made with organically farmed chilies, organic distilled vinegar, and Sicilian sea salt.

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Subsea Estate is an Australian winery that ages and secondary-ferments premium Margaret River wines underwater at a depth of 20m off the coast of Augusta, Western Australia, using the motion of the Southern Ocean to stir the wine during fermentation. It sells the resulting wines, produced in seasonal "immersions," direct to consumers.

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Subtle Snacks (operated by Thix Snax, Corp.) makes low-calorie snack foods, including potato chips, cookies, and chocolate- and peanut-flavored bites, sold direct to consumers. The company advertises roughly 70% fewer calories than a standard serving of chips and currently offers products via pre-order.

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Sugarloaf Wine Co. is a custom crush winemaking studio hosting multiple winemakers under one roof, with a tasting bar, wine lounge and community event space open to the public. It is located east of Santa Rosa, California, on Highway 12 below Sugarloaf Ridge State Park.

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Sugarlogix develops functional food products designed to support disease management, particularly for diabetes and metabolic health, through innovative ingredients and scientific advancement in food technology.

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Tequila Tromba is an artisanal tequila producer in Jalisco, Mexico that emphasizes small-batch, additive-free spirits crafted according to traditional methods. The brand is known for its commitment to authentic production, sustainability, and community engagement among producers and consumers.

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Suite42 is a food and beverage contract partner offering R&D, recipe formulation, prototyping, pilot and full-scale manufacturing, quality control, packaging, and supply chain and logistics support. It serves food and beverage brands and retailers looking to develop, manufacture, and scale products, including private labeling.

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Suja is a producer of organic, cold-pressed juices, wellness shots, and greens powders sold through direct-to-consumer and retail channels. The company specializes in plant-based beverages that are organic, non-GMO, and free of preservatives.

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Sula Vineyards produces wine from grapes grown in Nashik, India, operating with a focus on sustainable agriculture and renewable energy practices. The company is among India's first wine producers and maintains strong relationships with local grape growers.

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Nutrumami develops multifunctional food ingredients made from fermented faba protein (faba beans, oats, sea salt) using solid-state fermentation, delivering taste, texture, and nutrition while reducing additives and animal ingredients. Its FermiPro product line targets food manufacturers making ready meals, plant-based cheese, hybrid meat products, sauces, and snacks, and it offers co-development and waste-stream valorization services.

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Summit Agro International develops and trades agricultural chemicals, pest control products, animal pharmaceuticals, and pet care items for domestic and international markets. The company is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation specializing in agrochemicals, disinfectants, and related equipment.

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Sun Bear Biofuture uses precision fermentation and biotechnology to produce naturally derived fats and oils that replace cocoa butter, palm oil, and high-value cosmetics ingredients without their environmental and supply-chain drawbacks. It serves food and cosmetics brands seeking sustainable alternatives to tropical oils.

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SUNBOY makes canned spiked beverages combining young Nam Hom coconut water with real fruit juice, a 5% gluten-free alcohol base, no artificial flavors, and no added sugar. The drinks are sold direct to consumers in the US, with roots in New York City.

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Sunfox Farm is a New Hampshire farm that grows high-oleic sunflowers and produces small-batch, cold-pressed, unrefined sunflower oil using organic practices. It sells its farm-pressed oil to home cooks, chefs, and small businesses, and hosts an annual Sunflower Bloom Festival.

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SUPASO manufactures insulating packaging made from recycled paper for temperature-sensitive and impact-sensitive shipments across food, pharmaceuticals, and specialty goods industries. The company offers customized, certified climate-neutral solutions designed for cold chain logistics.

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Super Bloom Bakery is a direct-to-consumer bakery brand making gluten-free, vegan, allergen-free bread, bagels, and pantry staples shipped nationwide.

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Superba operates neighborhood spaces that combine bakeries, cafés, and community meet-up spots, serving freshly baked breads and pastries alongside dining. It also offers catering and events and runs a community donation program.

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Willie's Superbrew makes hard seltzer brewed from real superfruits such as mangoes, passionfruit, and pineapples. The drinks are gluten-free and use a double brewing process for added flavor.

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