Top 5 Most Exciting New Food Tech Startups

Food technology is one of the most exciting, innovative and booming marketplaces. Cutting-edge food tech solutions and processes have leveraged the power of science to develop and manufacture food and beverages for decades now, but which companies are pushing boundaries today? We’ve curated a list of the food tech companies that are just too exciting to ignore.  

1. Farmbot Monitoring Solutions 

Farmbot Monitoring Solutions are a pioneering Australian agri-tech startup disrupting the industry. The company’s technology monitors and reports on farm water ecosystems, delivering real-time information on water trends and consumption, whilst also issuing alerts. Their extensive range of monitoring devices “allows users to check water, diesel and trough levels, rainfall, staff movements via a safety check in module, flow and pressure rates remotely”. With water scarcity effecting every continent, and with 72% of all water withdrawals being used by agriculture, Farmbot’s impressive solution is sure to interest both farmers and investors alike.

2. Cashmere Systems 

California based startup, Cashmere Systems, are a software company whose food manufacturing, inventory, traceability and demand planning software is ushering in a new era of food and beverage ERP solutions. Cashmere’s software is used by food and beverage manufacturers who want to streamline their supply chains, increase profitability, reduce waste and track ingredients from “farm to fork”. Cashmere’s cutting-edge software, powered by blockchain technology, is proven to increase revenue for food and beverage manufacturers by 5% to 8%. 

3. SmartSweets 

SmartSweets are a ground breaking, Vancouver-based startup who are making huge waves in the food tech arena. Their plant-based natural sweeteners serve to replicate and replace the sugar syrup traditionally used in candy. Launched in 2016, SmartSweets candy is now available in more than 20,000 stores across the United States and Canada. 

4. Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat are a celebrated company who have taken one of the biggest bites out of the alternative meat market. The company self proclaim themselves to be “the future of protein”. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat first launched its products in the US in 2012. They subsequently went public in 2019, and following the IPO, the they were valued at an enormous $1.5 billion. Their signature product, the Beyond Meat burger, boasts 20g of plant-based protein and contains no GMOs, soy, or gluten. They serve to “deliver the meaty experience you crave without the compromise”. 

5. Farmdrop 

Our fifth and final exciting food tech startup is Farmdrop; a farm to table food delivery service that empowers its customers to buy fresh produce directly from farmers and producers. The Farmdrop app optimises the ordering, processing and delivery of produce, and importantly provides suppliers with a larger share of the profits when compared with supermarkets. Founded in London in 2012, the company now boasts working relationships with over 450 producers, and has a worth of £3.9 million (2018). 

Cashmere Systems offer a powerful suite of reporting, tracking and monitoring capabilities for food and beverage manufacturers who are looking to innovate. Get in touch with us today and try a free demo of our software solutions. And let us help you find success.