FoodTech Startups

InnoFarms provides mobile aseptic fruit processing units that process produce on-farm within 24 hours of harvest, producing preservative-free pulp with an 18-month shelf life. The company serves farmers and food processors across India, reducing post-harvest losses and transport of perishable produce.

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Innomy Labs develops sustainable protein sources from mycelium (fungi) as alternatives to plant and animal proteins, and offers customized R&D services to food-industry partners for fungi-based protein production and by-product valorization. It focuses on improving the food system through circular-economy and sustainable food production methods.

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A contract manufacturer that formulates and produces liquids, powders, purees, gels, topicals, and supplements for consumer wellness and food brands. It offers PhD-developed flavor science, delivery systems, and high-volume SQF Level 3 certified, GMP-compliant manufacturing for national and Fortune 100 brands.

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A contract manufacturer that formulates and produces liquids, powders, purees, gels, and topicals for food, beverage, and wellness brands, offering flavor science and delivery-system development alongside high-volume production. It operates SQF Level 3 certified, GMP-compliant facilities serving national brands and fast-growing wellness and pet health companies.

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Innoviom is a food and beverage platform that identifies emerging trends and develops healthier snacks and beverages, including functional protein and vitamin bars, and scales them into global businesses. It also selects and provides operational support to early-stage innovators building consumer food and beverage products.

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Inoda Coffee is a Kyoto-based company that operates cafés and restaurants, roasts and sells coffee in-house, and produces and sells cakes, original coffee blends, and imported tableware and foods. It also runs an online shop and nationwide event sales in Japan.

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INRFOOD offers a nutritional product database and a Data API covering over 750,000 food products and 15,000+ ingredients, letting developers build applications around nutrition data. It also provides consumer-facing tools for personalized nutrition profiles, nutrient and ingredient breakdowns, and meal logging.

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InsightMe offers a consumer insights and research platform for consumer goods companies in the food market, helping them develop and launch brands and products that resonate with consumers. The platform, launched in 2022, productizes the team's expertise in brand management and consumer research.

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Inspectle offers a food safety inspection and task management platform that lets food producers standardize inspections, capture evidence via a mobile app, track and assign non-conformities, and auto-generate compliance reports. The software is compatible with GFSI standards (SQF, IFS, FSSC 22000) and targets quality and safety teams at food manufacturing companies.

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Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company operating a portfolio of more than 33,300 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC locations worldwide. It is supported by roughly 650,000 company and franchise team members.

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Intergrow is a consumer food brand company, a subsidiary of Synthite, that produces spices, masalas, and culinary ingredients under brands such as Kitchen Treasures and Meiyal. Its products draw on Indian regional cuisines, including those of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

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A regional investment promotion platform highlighting agribusiness and food production opportunities in the Caribbean, covering production, processing, and value-added exports. It targets investors interested in building supply chains supported by regional trade access.

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Inwit is a corporate catering platform that lets businesses order food from local restaurants in Toronto, with filters for meal type, dietary preferences, and business ownership (LGBTQ-, BIPOC-, and women-owned). It emphasizes sustainable ordering from local restaurants.

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ioLiving, operating as SmartKitchen, provides digital tools for professional kitchens and food service businesses, including automated self-monitoring, food waste tracking, and task management to support food safety and productivity. Founded in Oulu, Finland in 2013, the company also developed IoT condition-monitoring sensors for construction sites, now offered through partners such as Renta.

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iOrders provides white-label websites and apps that let restaurants take online orders, payments, and deliveries directly, without third-party commissions, so they retain ownership of guest relationships and data. It operates on a fixed-cost model and offers services including menu setup, payment integration, delivery-as-a-service, and loyalty/rewards tools for restaurants.

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IQBAR sells plant protein bars, hydration mixes (IQMIX), and instant coffees (IQJOE) formulated with nutrients such as magnesium and adaptogens. The direct-to-consumer products are marketed as vegan, low sugar, keto/paleo, non-GMO, seed oil free, and gluten free.

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Isabelle's Osteria is an Italian restaurant in the Gramercy Park area of New York City, serving homemade pastas, seasonal dishes, a curated wine list, and signature cocktails. The 150-seat venue caters to intimate dinners, business meals, and celebratory gatherings.

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Iscon Balaji Foods, founded in 2012 as a collaboration between Balaji Wafers and the Iscon Group, processes potatoes into frozen and packaged potato food products for chefs and consumers. The company runs a contract farming model that provides participating farmers with technical guidance, stable demand, and access to modern agricultural practices.

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isoFoodtrace uses Stable Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry and a database of authenticated reference ingredients to verify food origin, authenticity, and production claims such as organic, wild-caught, and grass-fed. The service targets food producers and brands seeking to detect fraud and mislabeling across products including beef, coffee, honey, and cotton.

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ItsaCheckmate provides a digital ordering platform for restaurant brands, offering first-party website and app ordering, third-party delivery integration, digital menu boards, kiosks, catering management, loyalty, and data analytics. It serves restaurant chains and franchises, unifying menus across ordering platforms with 24/7 support.

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It's Fresh is a UK-based agri-foodtech company developing ethylene control and post-harvest packaging solutions for the global fresh produce industry, serving growers, packers, and retailers. Its products aim to keep fresh produce in peak condition longer, reducing food waste across the supply chain.

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It's Good is a mobile app for saving and sharing favorite restaurants and bars through recommendations from trusted friends and admired people rather than anonymous reviews. It replaces star ratings with a simple good/not-good system and curates a community of food enthusiasts.

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IXON develops advanced sous-vide aseptic packaging (ASAP) technology that sterilizes food products at low temperatures while preserving taste, nutrition, and freshness. The company targets food manufacturers seeking to produce shelf-stable ready-to-eat meals and fresh produce that can be stored at room temperature without refrigeration.

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Jack's is a Southern fast-food restaurant chain serving hand-breaded chicken, burgers, and fresh-made biscuits from breakfast through late-night. It operates nearly 300 locations across the Southern United States, including Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida.

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