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The organic food industry is expanding beyond simple produce to include a wide variety of products. Companies are now offering everything from children's meals to alternative proteins.
Some companies have attracted massive investment, like cultured meat producer UPSIDE Foods with $581M in funding. Others, such as Kate Farms which makes plant-based medical shakes, have also secured large funding rounds, raising $188M.
Below is our list of 32 Organic Food startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Once Upon a Farm creates organic, farm-fresh food for babies, toddlers, and kids. Their line of cold-pressed snacks and meals offers nutritious options made without added sugars or preservatives.
FLY BY JING creates a line of modern sauces inspired by the flavors of Chengdu. Their products, like the popular Sichuan Chili Crisp, are crafted with high-quality, all-natural ingredients.
THIS produces a line of hyper-realistic, plant-based meat alternatives for meat lovers. The company's products, which include substitutes for bacon and chicken, have made it the fastest-growing brand of its kind in the UK.
Little Spoon develops and delivers healthy, organic meals and snacks for children, from babies to big kids. Their direct-to-consumer model provides convenient, nutritious food options designed to make parents' lives easier.
Daily Harvest delivers chef-crafted, organic food built on fruits and vegetables through a subscription service. Their lineup of smoothies, harvest bowls, and flatbreads is designed to be frozen and ready in minutes.
Kate Farms develops plant-based, organic formulas for people with medical nutrition needs. These shakes and formulas are designed for both oral and tube feeding, serving as a vital option for children and adults who need clinical nutritional support.
Stella & Chewy's offers a complete line of natural, raw pet food, including dinners and treats for dogs and cats. They built their brand around using high-quality, organic ingredients to provide pets with minimally processed nutrition.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream produces a line of artisan dairy and vegan ice creams using simple, high-quality ingredients. What began in a yellow food truck has grown into a nationally recognized brand with products available in scoop shops and grocery stores across the US.
Area 2 Farms is building a network of indoor vertical farms to deliver produce to local members just hours after being harvested. Their subscription service operates on a Consumer Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, giving households a weekly share of fresh, pesticide-free greens and vegetables.
UPSIDE Foods cultivates real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells as a sustainable alternative to traditional agriculture. Their team pioneered the cultivated meat industry and earned the first U.S. regulatory approval to sell cultured chicken to consumers.
Those top ten companies are exciting, but they are only part of a much bigger picture. Founders are building all kinds of businesses, from brand new startups to companies that have been around for decades.
They are tackling everything from biotech to retail, with funding that ranges from small seed checks to huge investments. Here’s a look at the rest of the startups shaping the organic food ecosystem.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | 2009 | $53M | Series B | |
| Food | 2017 | $9.4M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2017 | £10.3M | Series A | |
| Food | 2019 | $1.2M | Seed | |
| AgTech | 2017 | $37.2M | Series C | |
| Food | 1927 | €150M | Private Equity | |
| Biotech | 2016 | $10M | Corporate Round | |
| Food | 2020 | €4M | Grant | |
| Food | 2003 | £20.6M | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Food | 2021 | $14.4M | Angel | |
| Food | 2002 | CN¥600M | Series A | |
| Food | 2016 | $36M | Venture Round | |
| Food | 2017 | $49.1M | Series B | |
| Food | 2018 | $9.2M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2016 | $10.1M | Series A | |
| Food | 2014 | $8.5M | Venture Round | |
| Food | 2011 | €225M | Private Equity | |
| Food | 1992 | $14.1M | Private Equity | |
| Media | 2019 | €1.2M | Angel | |
| Retail | 2021 | €1.5M | Seed | |
| Food | 2020 | $1.6M | Angel | |
| Energy | 2010 | €12.5M | Private Equity |
