FoodTech Startups

Mekitec builds AI-powered X-ray inspection systems that detect foreign materials such as metals, glass, ceramics, and hard plastics in packaged foods and reject incomplete, broken, or misfilled products. The systems serve food producers and manufacturers to maintain food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance at critical control points on production lines.

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MenuSifu operates an ecosystem of six integrated subsidiaries that provide restaurant management solutions spanning front-of-house operations, kitchen automation, and AI-driven operational intelligence. The platform enables restaurant operators to manage and scale their businesses through adaptable technology.

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Mercanto is a B2B marketplace that consolidates supplier sourcing and procurement for food service and restaurant kitchens in Mexico, handling vendor vetting, order consolidation, and guaranteed delivery of products.

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Mercaso is an online wholesale delivery service supplying convenience items, groceries, and household goods from major brands to small business owners. It delivers ordered products directly to customers' doors.

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Mewery is a foodtech venture developing cultivated meat with the stated aims of helping animals and the planet and changing how meat is produced and consumed. It positions itself around alternative/cultured meat technology.

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Mezli operates automated restaurants housed in shipping containers that prepare and serve affordable meals for takeout and delivery.

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Michael Foods is a food industry company that provides advanced technologies, processes, and research capabilities to food professionals and consumers. The company operates a supply chain with strategically located facilities and delivers product development, market insights, and supply chain optimization services.

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MicroLub is a UK-based deep-tech ingredient company that develops protein-based biolubricant molecules — protein microgels coated with polysaccharides — that reduce molecular friction to replace fats and oils in food and personal care products while retaining their mouthfeel and texture. It sells bespoke formulation solutions to R&D teams at food manufacturers, ingredient companies, and personal care brands.

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Micvac develops food packaging and processing technology used in the food industry. The company is based in Sweden.

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Midland Seafood raises Pacific white shrimp indoors in the Midwest using a proprietary algae-based closed-loop aquaculture system, selling fresh shrimp to regional grocers, specialty markets, and consumers online. The company operates a network of independent Midwest farmers and emphasizes sustainable practices with zero-discharge operations.

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Mięsna Paczka is an online meat and fish delivery service that sells vacuum-packed, frozen meat, fish, and cold cuts in customizable boxes delivered by courier across Poland. Customers assemble a box of 5 to 10 products, choosing one-off or flexible recurring deliveries.

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Mike's Hot Honey produces honey infused with real chili peppers, sold to restaurants, foodservice operators, and retail consumers across the United States. Originating in a Brooklyn pizzeria in 2010, the brand offers products for uses ranging from pizza toppings to cocktails and marinades.

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MìLà (formerly Xiao Chi Jie) makes frozen Chinese food such as soup dumplings, produced fresh in Sumner, WA and Monterey Park, CA and shipped nationwide for preparation at home. The company grew out of a Bellevue restaurant and offers direct-to-consumer products with subscription options.

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Mill It Farms produces plant-based buttermilk and salad dressings for use in smoothies, baking, sauces, and as condiments. The company offers branded plant-based dairy alternatives marketed to consumers seeking plant-based cooking ingredients.

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Minitable provides a waitlist and reservation management system for restaurants, offering customer check-in, SMS and voice notifications, customer profiles with tags, and a dashboard that requires no dedicated hardware. It also lets guests join a waitlist or make reservations directly from Google Search and Google Maps.

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Minor Figures produces plant-based oat milk beverages, including everyday and barista-focused formulations fortified with vitamins and minerals. The products are designed for use in cereals, tea, milkshakes, smoothies, and specialty coffee applications.

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MIXT is a fast-casual restaurant chain that serves made-from-scratch salads and healthy meals using fresh seasonal and responsibly-sourced ingredients. Founded in 2005, it operates restaurants with a focus on sustainable practices such as regenerative sourcing, composting, and green building, starting in San Francisco.

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Miyoko's makes plant-based dairy alternatives, including a European-style cultured butter made from cashew milk. Its products are sold direct to consumers and in retail stores for people seeking dairy-free and vegan options.

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MIZO makes alcoholic fruit-flavored drinks marketed on a theme of nostalgia. The brand sells directly to consumers and invites customers to join its community for early access to new releases and offers.

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Mobius Farms uses black soldier fly larvae to convert food waste into protein-rich feed and organic fertilizer through bioconversion, targeting farms, pet owners, and food systems seeking sustainable alternatives. The company operates in South Australia and serves customers wanting locally produced, environmentally conscious agricultural products.

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ModifyHealth delivers medically-prescribed meal plans and dietary interventions designed for patients with gastrointestinal conditions including IBS, IBD, and celiac disease. The company combines food as medicine solutions with telehealth services to address nutritional management and health equity across government and commercial healthcare systems.

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Momofuku is a restaurant company founded by Chef David Chang that operates Asian-American dining establishments across multiple U.S. locations and sells a line of home-cooking food products. It began with Noodle Bar in New York City and has since expanded its restaurant group and retail offerings.

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Mooala makes organic, shelf-stable plant-based milk, including an unsweetened almond milk made from just organic almonds, Himalayan pink salt, and filtered water. Its products target vegans, lactose-intolerant consumers, and others seeking dairy alternatives.

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Moonshine Meadery produces mead (honey-based alcoholic beverages) in a range of flavors made from honey and ingredients like fruits, spices, chillies, hops, and oak-aged variants. It sources honey through its own Moonshine Honey Project, including from its beehives in Pali, Rajasthan.

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