FoodTech Startups

A Japanese agricultural company that grows and sells a wide variety of vegetables, rice, flowers, and fruit on roughly 20 hectares of farmland, while also running employment-support (shūrō keizoku shien A/B型) programs for people with disabilities or illness. It additionally offers farm-work contracting for local communities and rental garden plots, with operations centered in Tokushima (Anan) and the Hyogo area (Tatsuno, Himeji, Kobe).

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Nihon Mirai Nogyo (Japan Future Agriculture) grows organic sweet potatoes and strawberries, processes them into products such as dried sweet potato ("hoshiimo"), and handles branding, sales, and export under brands including Terunuma and Chura Ichigo. The group runs farms and factories in Ibaraki and Okinawa and exports high-value Japanese agricultural products to Asia and North America.

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Soiken Holdings is a biotech venture originating from Osaka University's medical faculty that develops and commercializes biomarker technologies and systems for objective health assessment across food, pharmaceutical, and healthcare applications.

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A produce distribution and direct-to-consumer marketplace company that connects farmers with retailers and consumers across Japan through a network of collection centers and distribution infrastructure. The company operates farmers' direct sales channels and supplies major retail chains through logistics operations spanning 78 collection points nationwide.

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Luckin Coffee operates a technology-driven coffee and food & beverage retail chain that delivers high-quality products at affordable prices with convenient access. The company employs data analytics and AI to optimize customer engagement, store operations, and supply chain management across its store network in China and Singapore.

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羽田市場 (Haneda Ichiba) sells seafood and operates a platform business connecting fishery products from source to buyers. The Japanese company is engaged in the marine/seafood distribution and food commerce sector.

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Cytea sells a DIY tea concentrate box containing single-serve liquid tea concentrate pouches in six flavors, along with simple syrup packets, for consumers to make milk tea, iced tea, sparkling tea, or fruit tea at home. The product is a direct-to-consumer tea beverage offering.

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CFN Enterprises Inc. is a consumer brand platform in the wine and beverage sector that develops, produces, and scales beverage brands through subsidiaries. It uses direct-to-consumer commerce, performance marketing, and distribution to acquire and grow beverage brands.

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Alpine Start Foods sells instant coffee and related beverage products aimed at outdoor enthusiasts and travelers. The brand markets its instant coffee for use in demanding conditions such as high-altitude mountaineering expeditions.

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APGG is a grower-owned peanut supplier in the Southeastern U.S. that produces and sells peanuts to major U.S. peanut product manufacturers and international buyers. The company focuses on product quality, food safety compliance (BRC/GFSI certified), and works with member growers based in Georgia.

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Anchor Ingredients works within the supply chain to connect brands with ingredient sourcing and related services. The company positions itself as a partner helping brands grow through supply chain connections.

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Ann Arbor Distilling Company is a boutique distillery that produces craft spirits, including vodka and absinthe, made from grain to glass using ingredients sourced from Michigan farms. It operates a tasting room in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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Armada Mercantile Ltd. is a publicly-traded diversified holding company that operates through multiple subsidiary and service lines including commercial finance, securities brokerage, ice cream distribution, and electric vehicle electrification solutions. The company serves both private and publicly-traded businesses across natural resources, energy, aviation, food, finance, and transportation sectors.

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Arrow & Branch is a Napa Valley winery producing wine and offering hospitality experiences to guests and clients. It operates across wine production, sales, and hospitality, with a management team also involved in investor relations.

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Arryved provides an all-in-one operations platform for craft beverage makers, including point-of-sale, production, and web tools. It serves taprooms, brewpubs, and tasting rooms in the craft brewing industry.

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Atlantic Farms operates cannabis dispensaries and grows its own flower across Maine, serving both medical and recreational customers with branded products and locally sourced items.

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Automated Retail Technologies (ART) builds and deploys Just Baked automated kiosks that prepare and dispense hot, made-to-order meals in under two minutes without on-site kitchen staff. The kiosks serve foodservice operators and high-traffic venues such as hospitals, campuses, airports, and workplaces across the US.

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AVIVO produces wines from Mediterranean grape varietals grown on Biodynamic and Regenerative Organic certified vineyards, made with minimal intervention. Its wines are certified organic, vegan, and glyphosate-free, positioned as food-friendly table wines with an environmental focus.

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Barfresh makes ready-to-blend and ready-to-drink frozen beverages such as smoothies, shakes, frappes, and juice concentrates, sold in portion-controlled single-serve, bulk, and portable formats. It serves foodservice operators including K12 schools and high-volume beverage venues.

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Barrel Proof is a bar located in Atlanta that serves cocktails and spirits.

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Barrelmark (operating as The Bourbon Brokerage) provides brokerage and advisory services to spirits producers, helping them bring their products to market. Its team offers industry expertise in sales, marketing, and business development for spirit brands.

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Bayou Teche Brewing is a brewery that produces beer and hosts on-site events including live music, seasonal celebrations, and brewery tours open to all ages.

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Bearhug Brew Co. is a craft beer brewery being built in Orlando, Florida. Its website is a placeholder announcing the brewery's construction progress ahead of opening.

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Beli is a mobile app for food lovers to find, rank, and track restaurants, offering personalized recommendations based on a user's tastes. It functions as a restaurant discovery and review product for consumers.

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