FoodTech Startups

ÄIO produces sustainable biotechnology-derived ingredients—including oils, emulsifiers, and colorants—for the food, cosmetics, and oleochemical industries, using fermentation and microbial bioprocesses to replace palm oil, coconut oil, and animal-based fats. The company utilizes agricultural and food industry by-products to create high-value, environmentally low-impact alternatives.

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AITAS is a Kazakhstan-based holding company whose enterprises produce poultry meat, accounting for a large share of Kazakhstani poultry meat production. The group comprises multiple enterprises operating in the food production sector.

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Aker QRILL Company (The QRILL Company) harvests Antarctic krill and produces krill-derived ingredients for animal and human nutrition. Its products serve the aquaculture feed and pet food markets.

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Akorn Technology develops 100% natural edible coatings for fresh produce that slow ripening, reduce moisture loss, and inhibit microorganisms to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. It serves producers and retailers across the produce supply chain to reduce food waste.

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Akvasafe provides technical inspection and product certification services, environmental surveys, ocean dynamics measurements and modelling, and management system certification (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) for sea- and land-based aquaculture facilities. It serves the Norwegian aquaculture industry with regulatory compliance, site surveys, and sustainability-focused advisory work.

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Al Ain Water is a bottled drinking water brand in the UAE offering mineral-balanced water products, including bottles made from 100% recycled PET. It serves consumers and event/sports partnerships in the United Arab Emirates.

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Alcheme Bio develops precision enzyme systems that improve flavor and functionality in protein ingredients during manufacturing processing. The company's enzyme technology reduces off-notes and bitterness in plant proteins, upcycled materials, and emerging protein systems for food manufacturers.

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Alec's Ice Cream makes organic, clean-label ice cream using A2/A2 grass-fed dairy, with a Culture Cup line that adds live probiotics and prebiotic fiber under a crackable chocolate shell. Its products are gluten-free, gum-free, kosher-certified, and sold in retail including Target.

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Alepa Farm is a vertically integrated organic dairy farm that produces and sells cow milk and dairy products such as paneer, ghee, and curd from its own herd of 500 cows. Certified under NPOP Organic Dairy standards, it handles milking, pasteurization, packaging, and cold-chain home delivery from its farm in Karnataka, India.

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Operator of a large wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Kuwait, spanning about 300,000 square meters and developed under a BOT arrangement with the Kuwait Municipality. The site publishes daily wholesale prices for produce and provides facilities such as parking, restaurants, cafes, and multiple entry gates for traders, farmers, and consumers.

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AlgaeCytes cultivates microalgae using a patented photobioreactor system to produce sustainable, plant-based ingredients for dietary supplements, sports nutrition, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. The company serves B2B customers seeking natural, vegan-friendly alternatives to fish oil and other animal-derived nutritional compounds.

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ALGANEX provides independent verification and quality certification for algae and microalgae products, checking producer specifications for species identity, purity, and nutritional content through accredited third-party laboratories. Products meeting these checks carry the ALGANEX quality seal.

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Allied Pinnacle manufactures and supplies flour, baking ingredients and bakery products, offering a range of baking supplies. The company operates across a national footprint with over a century of history.

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Alpha MOS provides sensory analysis solutions, including electronic nose, tongue, and eye instruments, lab outsourcing services, and equipment leasing for measuring aroma, taste, and appearance. It serves food, beverage, cosmetics, and industrial companies for product development and quality control.

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Alphia is a custom contract manufacturer of pet food, providing R&D, turnkey production, and supply chain services to pet food brands. It positions itself as a manufacturing partner within the pet food industry.

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Alpinasana develops foods for special medical purposes (medical nutrition products such as drink meals, ice cream, soups and baked goods) alongside an automated nutrition-tracking scanner that logs patients' food intake into hospital information systems. It targets hospitals and care homes in Switzerland to detect and address malnutrition among patients and elderly residents.

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Altego is a Japanese company centered on food, developing its own product concepts and pursuing food-related brands aimed at improving people's physical and mental wellbeing. The company also engages in corporate social responsibility efforts such as environmental protection, regional contribution, and disaster support.

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AlterPacks converts agricultural waste such as wheat husks and spent grains into certified home-compostable packaging materials as a sustainable alternative to plastic and PFAS-coated containers. The company serves food and beverage companies seeking environmentally friendly packaging solutions within the circular economy sector.

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Alyssa's makes all-natural, small-batch baked goods such as oatmeal bites and cookies using unrefined, recognizable ingredients, sold through retail and direct-to-consumer channels. Its products are distributed across more than 8,000 store shelves in the United States.

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Amayi Foods sources organic and natural ingredients directly from local African farmers and brings them to new markets. The company works with African farming communities to supply agricultural products.

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Ambronite produced a plant-based meal shake powder designed as a convenient meal replacement. The company has closed operations as of the date this page was created.

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Operates services connecting Japanese cities and rural areas across food and energy, including Pocket Marché, an app for buying fresh seasonal produce, seafood, and meat directly from about 16,000 items sourced from farmers and fishers, and a hometown-tax (furusato nozei) service linking donors with producers. Also offers electricity from identifiable producers to build new relationships between urban and rural communities.

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Amealio is a booking platform for planning dine-in or delivery celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries, date nights, corporate dinners, and festive events at partner restaurants, offering preset packages, mix-and-match options, or fully custom experiences. It also provides InstaMoments, co-branded Memory Walls and Mirrors that capture celebration photos and share them to a public feed searchable by occasion, merchant, and city.

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