FoodTech Startups

Man Cereal makes a high-protein breakfast cereal with added creatine (2.5g creatine, 15-16g protein per serving) made with whey protein isolate and no added sugar, seed oils, or artificial flavors. Sold direct-to-consumer in flavors like Fruity, Salted Fudge, Cinnamon, and Maple Bacon, it is marketed primarily to men for strength, recovery, and cognitive support.

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Eat Me makes plant-based, vegan-certified non-dairy ice cream with simple ingredients and rotating flavors, sold to consumers across Upstate New York and the East Coast. The company operates its own manufacturing plant in downtown Rochester, NY.

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MìLà produces frozen Chinese food products—dumplings and ready-to-heat meals—sold directly to consumers for home preparation. The company sources fresh ingredients from locations in Washington and California and positions its offerings as restaurant-quality alternatives to dining out.

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Nice Day Chinese is a restaurant serving classic and American Chinese food, made to order for dine-in, take-out, and delivery, and also offers catering for parties and events. It operates locations in Astoria (Queens), Huntington, Plainview, Deer Park on Long Island, and New Haven and West Haven, Connecticut.

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Pre Brands sells 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef sourced from certified farms in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S., raised without added hormones or antibiotics. The company markets its beef products—including ground beef, steaks, and roasts—directly to consumers with an emphasis on animal welfare, non-GMO feed, and transparent packaging.

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Smash Foods makes jams and jam-based snacks (such as protein bites and toasties) with no added sugar, sweetened with dates and made from upcycled 'imperfect' fruits. Its products are sold direct to consumers as a healthier alternative to conventional jams.

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Eatster provides digital ordering technology for restaurants and hospitality businesses, including self-service kiosks, mobile ordering apps, QR code ordering, cash registers, kitchen displays, and analytics. Its tools help food service operators manage lines, increase order size, build loyalty, and use customer data.

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Vow produces cultured (cell-based) meats grown from animal cells in bioreactors, creating novel meat products such as cultured Japanese quail rather than replicating conventional meat. It operates its own end-to-end food-grade manufacturing platform and sells its products through venues in several markets.

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Eatwith is a marketplace connecting travelers with local hosts who offer food tours, dinners, and cooking classes around the world. It focuses on authentic, locally-hosted culinary experiences.

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ECA works with small-holder farmers in Mozambique, supplying quality seed and fertilizer through an out-grower program and running maize mills to process their output. It aims to make rural farmers self-sustainable commercial businesses using regenerative farming techniques while operating as a food processor.

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ECO GEAR provides an invisible protective solution to extend the shelf life of fresh food and reduce waste across the fresh-food value chain, working with supply-chain partners. It offers field-validated data on freshness preservation for perishable goods.

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Ecogloop produces compostable, edible utensils made from plant-based materials as sustainable alternatives to single-use cutlery. The products are designed for food service providers and consumers seeking zero-waste, biodegradable dining solutions.

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EcoTensil makes single-use, foldable paperboard utensils and sampling spoons (EcoTaster, iScoop) as a compostable, recyclable alternative to plastic and wood cutlery. Its products, which can be custom-branded, are aimed at food and beverage brands and retailers for tradeshow and in-store product demos and grab-and-go packaging.

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Ecto offers a mobile-first platform for managing tasks, alerts, and customizable procedures across animal production operations such as aquaculture, poultry, pork, and feed plants. It supports functions including production, veterinary care, logistics, maintenance, quality, and R&D, providing real-time reporting, traceability, and site benchmarking for livestock and aquaculture producers.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

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Edenesque makes chef-crafted plant-based dairy products, including oat milk and barista blend pistachio milk, sold direct-to-consumer. The New York-based, mission-driven brand emphasizes clean ingredients, sustainability, and community food-insecurity programs.

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Edesia produces ready-to-use therapeutic and supplementary foods to treat child malnutrition, manufacturing up to 88 million pounds annually in Rhode Island and coordinating shipments to communities in humanitarian crises worldwide. The organization also funds malnutrition research and educates policymakers and donors to scale nutrition programs.

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Edith's is a sandwich counter serving breakfast and lunch, known for dishes such as its BEC&L sandwich, iced cafe slushie, and Sephardi breakfast wrap. It operates brick-and-mortar locations in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and the West Village in Manhattan, New York City.

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Edonia produces plant-based protein ingredients from microalgae using proprietary technology that creates clean, textured products for food companies to use in plant-based meat alternatives. The company targets food product developers seeking alternatives to traditional pea and soy proteins with fewer additives and improved nutritional profiles.

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Eeki designs and operates high-tech, soil-less polyhouse farms using patented hydroponic and aeroponic growing chambers combined with in-house IoT sensors and software to automate irrigation, monitor crops, and grow chemical-free produce. It runs an end-to-end farming model and partners with farmers and investors to build scalable polyhouse projects across India.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[{"full_name": "Abhay Singh"}, {"full_name": "Amit Kumar"}]

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Einstein Bros Bagels is a bagel shop offering fresh-baked bagels for in-store pickup and dine-in service. The company operates a bagel restaurant chain with a rewards program and gift card offerings.

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Akasha Brewing Company is a Sydney-based brewery specializing in IPAs that distributes to every Australian state except the Northern Territory. The company produces approximately 3,500 barrels per year and serves metropolitan Sydney and broader Australian markets.

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El Pollo Loco is a restaurant chain serving fire-grilled chicken and Mexican-inspired dishes such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas, bowls, and family meals. It offers dine-in options along with catering services for customers.

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Elavi makes low-sugar, high-protein and high-fiber sweet snacks such as protein brownies, blondies, and flavored cashew nut butters. The products are marketed to health-conscious consumers, including those managing blood sugar, and are gluten-free, vegan, and made without added sugars.

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GoCoCo is a mobile app for tracking food quality that lets users log meals, scan product barcodes for a 1-10 health score, and monitor intake of fruits, vegetables, and ultra-processed foods. Developed with registered dietitians and diabetes experts, it targets people managing diabetes, weight, and healthier eating habits.

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