Top Food Startups

These are the top Food startups to watch this November, including emerging and trending companies showing strong growth in user interest.

CURRENT TOP FOOD STARTUPS - UPDATED NOV 2026

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1. forkful

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

The term refers to the quantity of food that can be held on a fork, typically used to describe a single bite or portion. It is often used in culinary contexts to convey the idea of a manageable or sample-sized amount of…

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Location
Founded
Aug 2019
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+482%
Monthly Search Volume
12.1K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • food-beverage
  • startup
  • health
  • lifestyle
  • nutrition
  • cooking
  • food
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2. Bare app

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Mobile application designed to assist users in tracking their workouts and meals to achieve fitness goals, or alternatively, a live streaming platform for social interaction and diverse live content formats. The fitness…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jan 2019
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+429%
Monthly Search Volume
320/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • health
  • food-beverage
  • nutrition
  • diets
  • food
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3. Vilgain

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Vilgain is a nutrition and lifestyle brand offering food, protein products, sports nutrition, supplements, clothing, cosmetics, household goods, and fitness equipment. Vilgain differentiates its offering through an…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Mar 2011
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+465%
Monthly Search Volume
246K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • food-beverage
  • food
  • grocery
  • cpg
  • health
  • nutrition
  • supplements
  • fitness
  • ecommerce
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4. Social coffee roasters

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Social Coffee Roasters, also known as Social Coffee & Tea Co., is a company dedicated to providing high-quality, fresh-roasted coffees. The company emphasizes the importance of utilizing coffee with respect and in line…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jan 2018
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+583%
Monthly Search Volume
260/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • food-beverage
  • retail
  • food
  • beverages
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5. Kitchen Ventures

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Company that develops and launches chef-centric and influencer-based brands, focusing on food delivery and takeaway services. Kitchen Ventures partners with renowned chefs to create unique culinary experiences, allowing…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jan 2020
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+1100%
Monthly Search Volume
70/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • home
  • food-beverage
  • kitchen
  • food
  • real-estate
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6. Flock foods

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

A company specializing in creating crispy, packaged chicken skin chips and other high-protein snacks. Flock Foods differentiates itself by offering a variety of healthy, low-carb, and keto-friendly snack options,…

Startup Details
Founded
Jan 2000
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+127%
Monthly Search Volume
880/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • food-beverage
  • food
  • cpg
  • retail
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7. Arwa yemeni coffee

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

This establishment is a coffee shop located in Cedar Park, TX, known for its authentic Yemeni coffee and traditional brewing techniques. It provides a community space where patrons can enjoy a range of coffee options…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Feb 2022
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+833%
Monthly Search Volume
135K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • food-beverage
  • lifestyle
  • beverages
  • food
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8. Wilde brands

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Wilde Brands produces thin and crispy protein chips made from real ingredients such as chicken breast, egg whites, and bone broth. These chips offer a high-protein, low-carb snack alternative, differentiating themselves…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jan 2015
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+243%
Monthly Search Volume
1K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • health
  • food-beverage
  • food
  • nutrition
  • cpg
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9. Voyage Foods

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

A company that combines analytical chemistry, sensory, flavor science, and data analytics to innovate with natural materials. Voyage Foods differentiates itself by developing unique food products such as nut-free…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Feb 2021
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+318%
Monthly Search Volume
1.9K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • technology
  • food-beverage
  • food
  • cpg
  • supply-chain
Growth
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10. Kea ai

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Voice AI system designed to handle phone orders and customer inquiries for restaurants, enhancing the efficiency of call management. Kea AI differentiates itself by providing a seamless and automated call experience,…

Startup Details
Founded
Jan 2018
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+557%
Monthly Search Volume
1.9K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • technology
  • food-beverage
  • ai
  • automation
  • food
Growth
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11. Dr. Peanut

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Known for its unique and bold flavors, the brand Dr. Peanut challenges the conventional market with its diverse product range. The brand's offerings possibly include sugar-free options, reflecting its philosophy against…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jan 2017
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+117%
Monthly Search Volume
40.5K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • food-beverage
  • food
  • beverages
  • cpg
Growth
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12. Solar foods

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Solar Foods is a Finnish food technology company that produces Solein®, a protein ingredient made by growing microorganisms through a fermentation process using air and electricity. The company differentiates itself by…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
-
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+242%
Monthly Search Volume
5.4K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • eco
  • food
  • food-beverage
  • startup
Growth
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13. Haraz coffee

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Yemeni coffee variety cultivated in the Haraz region, recognized for its distinctive and intricate flavor profile with fruity and wine-like notes. This coffee is traditionally dry-processed, benefiting from the…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jul 2019
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+183%
Monthly Search Volume
27.1K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • food-beverage
  • lifestyle
  • beverages
  • food
Growth
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14. Higher steaks

Regular Growth
Regular Growth

Company that develops production processes for creating protein sources without genetic engineering. They focus on providing meat alternatives that aim to reduce environmental impact and improve consumer health,…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jan 2017
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+137%
Monthly Search Volume
1.3K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • technology
  • food-beverage
  • food
  • supply-chain
Growth
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15. Cacao lab

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

New York-based social good company focused on providing the finest-quality ceremonial grade cacao. They partner directly with family farms and indigenous communities to ensure the integrity and tradition of ceremonial…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jan 2017
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+327%
Monthly Search Volume
1.6K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • health
  • food-beverage
  • food
  • beverages
  • nutrition
Growth
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16. Brass roots

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Nine-piece rock, soul, and R&B horn band based in Long Valley, New Jersey. Brass Roots performs a variety of music spanning from the 60s to the 90s, offering a diverse and nostalgic musical experience. Their…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jan 2013
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+467%
Monthly Search Volume
880/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • food-beverage
  • food
  • retail
  • cpg
Growth
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17. Aspire food group

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

A North American company specializing in raising and processing crickets into all-natural, sustainable, superfood ingredients. These ingredients are nutritionally comparable to, or superior to, traditional livestock,…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Apr 2013
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+74%
Monthly Search Volume
260/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • food-beverage
  • industry
  • lifestyle
  • food
  • eco
  • manufacturing
Growth
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18. Ready Hour

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Brand specializing in emergency food supplies designed to be non-perishable with a long shelf life of up to 25 years. Ready Hour offers a range of products including emergency meal entrées, powdered whole eggs, and…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jan 2019
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+158%
Monthly Search Volume
1K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • food-beverage
  • industry
  • retail
  • supply-chain
  • food
Growth
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Volatility
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Speed
Slow
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19. tablecheck

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Software company founded in 2011 that provides a reservation platform for restaurants. The platform consolidates all bookings into one dashboard and includes advanced features like a cancellation system, enhancing…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Mar 2011
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+81%
Monthly Search Volume
49.5K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • technology
  • food-beverage
  • productivity
  • food
Growth
Peaked
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20. Shinkei systems

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Shinkei Systems is a robotics company that develops automated fish harvesting technology to improve seafood quality, reduce waste, and increase transparency across the seafood supply chain. The company differentiates…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
-
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+8800%
Monthly Search Volume
1.3K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • company
  • food
  • food-beverage
  • technology
  • robotics
Growth
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21. Legit fish

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Company that has developed innovative software tools to simplify and streamline the management of seafood products from the vessel to the processor, focusing on ensuring authenticity and traceability. Legit Fish…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jan 2018
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+148%
Monthly Search Volume
40/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • technology
  • food-beverage
  • supply-chain
  • productivity
  • food
Growth
Peaked
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22. Use Nourish

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Healthcare service that helps individuals develop healthy habits through personalized care plans created by dietitians. Delivered via telehealth and covered by insurance, it offers convenient and accessible nutritional…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jan 2021
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+139%
Monthly Search Volume
720/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • health
  • food-beverage
  • nutrition
  • healthcare
  • food
Growth
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23. Alpha foods

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Company that produces plant-based food products aimed at helping consumers maintain their health. Their offerings are made from non-dairy and genetically modified organism-free ingredients, providing cholesterol-free…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jan 2015
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+144%
Monthly Search Volume
9.9K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • food-beverage
  • food
  • cpg
  • supply-chain
Growth
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Volatility
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24. in-n-out

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

American regional chain of fast food restaurants primarily located in the Southwest and Pacific coast. Known for its simple menu featuring burgers, fries, and shakes, In-N-Out Burger differentiates itself with…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Oct 1948
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+104%
Monthly Search Volume
1.5M/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • food-beverage
  • industry
  • retail
  • food
  • cpg
Growth
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25. BlueNalu

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Company based in San Diego, California, focused on cellular aquaculture. BlueNalu, Inc. aims to provide consumers with great tasting, healthy, safe, and trusted seafood products by cultivating fish cells directly. The…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jan 2017
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+500%
Monthly Search Volume
390/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • food-beverage
  • industry
  • food
  • manufacturing
  • supply-chain
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Food Startups at a Glance

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Highest monthly search volume
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