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The Austin edition · 2026

Food and agriculturecompanies in Austin

Restaurants, food products, alcoholic beverages, food retail, startups and more: the companies building food and agriculture in Austin, Texas, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

264 company profiles64 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
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Recent food and agriculture business events in Austin

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 309 food and agriculture companies in Austin, last 24 months: 18 M&A deals · 6 launches · 3 funding rounds · 2 Contracts. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jun 2026.

M&ATakeover · Rumored

Albertson Cos. acquires Whole foods market

a source stated that Cerberus Capital Management, a private equity fund that owns Albertsons, 'have held talks with bankers regarding a takeover of Whole Foods.'

Retail - Grocery
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Hormel foods acquires Kraft Heinz’s nut business

Hormel Foods is acquiring Kraft Heinz’s nut business, which includes the Planters brand, for $3.35 billion in cash.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

No Sleep Beverage Inc. acquires Nine banded whiskey

The company announced the move alongside two additional acquisitions, Nine Banded Whiskey and Ume Plum Liqueur.

Beverage Alcohol
LaunchDaily Shop format

Whole foods market

Whole Foods Market announced the opening dates for six new U.K. store locations, all under the Daily Shop format, doubling the grocer's footprint in the country.

Retail
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Ab inbev acquires Beatbox beverages

The brewery giant AB InBev acquires a majority of BeatBox Beverages for around 490 million US dollars.

ContractService

Ferovinum · client: Still austin whiskey

Texan distillery Still Austin Whiskey Co has secured a US$20 million deal with Ferovinum as demand outpaces supply for its whiskey.

Alcohol Beverage
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Life-science innovations acquires Hormel foods

Hormel Foods Corp. announced that it has agreed to sell its whole-bird turkey business to Life-Science Innovations (LSI), in a deal that is expected to close in the second quarter of…

Food & Beverage
Launch365 by Whole Foods

Whole foods market

Whole Foods Market today launches a new concept called 365 by Whole Foods in the former J.C. Penney store at Bellevue Square.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Anheuser-busch inbev acquires Beatbox beverages

Anheuser-Busch InBev is paying up to $490 million for a majority stake in BeatBox Beverages in a deal that puts the Bud Light brewer on path to full ownership of the party punch maker…

Ready-to-drink beverages
M&AAcquisition · Rumored

Ab inbev acquires Beatbox beverages

A report by The Wall Street Journal claims that AB InBev is close to buying the US-based alcoholic punch brand in a deal that values BeatBox at approximately US$700 million.

M&AAcquisition · Rumored

Anheuser-busch inbev acquires Beatbox beverages

USA – Anheuser-Busch InBev is reportedly in negotiations to acquire BeatBox Beverages, the fast-growing producer of alcoholic punch and tea drinks, for about US$700 million, according to…

Beverage
LaunchJuicy Grape

Live soda

Similarly, Live Soda’s 'Juicy Grape' blends prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics into a nostalgic flavor profile.

Functional beverage
FundingGrowth equity

Vital farms

Manna just announced a growth equity investment in Vital Farms, a company that specializes in the pasture raised egg market. Financial terms were not released.

Poultry
FundingLate-stage (Series undisclosed)

Exo

Exo, a Silicon Valley-based medical imaging startup, is finalizing a funding round of up to $100 million to expand its AI-enhanced handheld ultrasound platform.

Investors Sands capital, Bold capital, Qubit Health, Samsung medison
Medical Imaging
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Colter Ventures acquires Kettle & fire

The innovative Bone Broth Kettle & Fire secured a secondary acquisition of $43 million led by Colter Ventures, announced the company today, marking the start of a new strategic…

FundingDebt facility

Serenity kids

SG Credit Partners, through its consumer products division, welcomed Serenity Kids to its portfolio. SG provided a debt facility that will support Serenity Kids’ continued innovation and…

Baby food
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Nestle acquires Chameleon cold brew

Over the last 18 months, we have acquired Blue Bottle Coffee, Chameleon Cold Brew, Sweet Earth, direct to consumer, and we made this exciting alliance with Starbucks.

Food and beverage
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Hormel foods acquires Sadler’s Smokehouse

Hormel’s recent acquisition of Sadler’s Smokehouse

M&AAcquisition · Announced

MegaMex Foods L.L.C. acquires Don miguel foods

MegaMex Foods L.L.C., a joint venture between Hormel Foods Corp. and Herdez Del Fuerte S.A. de C.V., is in the process of acquiring Don Miguel Foods Corp. from TSG4 L.P., a private…

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Nestlé waters north america acquires Sweet leaf tea

Nestlé Waters North America Inc., Stamford, Conn., has signed an agreement to acquire the Austin-based Sweet Leaf Tea Co., which includes the Sweet Leaf and Tradewinds beverage brands.

Tea
Contract

Kraft heinz company · client: Hormel foods

The KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its nuts business to HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION in a cash transaction for $3.35 billion.

LaunchGenesis Today superfruit juices

Genesis today

Genesis Today, Austin, Texas, has repackaged its line of superfruit juices, including Acai Berry, Cranberry Goji, Pomegranate & Berries with Resveratrol and Veggie Blast juices.

Juice
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Amplify snack brands acquires Crisps Topco Limited and Subsidiaries

Amplify Snack Brands, Inc., owners of the SkinnyPop and Paqui snack products, has entered into an agreement to acquire Crisps Topco Limited and Subsidiaries, Herefordshire, England,…

Snack Foods

Food and agriculture companies in Austin, by funding and team

Few food and agriculture companies in Austin, Texas publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 264 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Restaurant serving tacos

Food service chains
US$400.00mSeries B · Nov 2020
1,777+396% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Retailer of on-demand delivery of baked goods, gifts, and novelties

Food & beverage products
US$118.17mSeries D · Nov 2021
723LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Producer of organic baby food pouches and toddler formulas

Baby & kids products
US$67.16mSeries B · Mar 2024
76-17% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026

Chain of limited service restaurant

Food service chains
US$65.40mSeries B · Jan 2018
187+3% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months

Provider of zero sugar energy drinks

Food & beverage products
US$54.95mSeries B · Nov 2025
82LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
3 yr2023
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Distributor of alcoholic spirits

Food distributors
US$53.52mSeries C · Jan 2021
86LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Integrated company in rearing of hen & cattle and supply of eggs & butter

Food & beverage products
US$49.96mSeries C · Mar 2019
4+32% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Internet first brand offering a wide range of sugar-free candies

Food & beverage products
US$33.43mSeries A · May 2025
170LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months

Authentic Detroit-style pizza, craft cocktails, and local brews

Food service chains
US$32.85mSeries B · Feb 2025
202+4% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Brand of spirits

Alcoholic beverage products
US$31.00mSeries C · Apr 2021
16LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
7 yr2019
—No postings tracked

Brand of organic beer

Alcoholic beverage products
US$26.14mSeries B · Jan 2025
13LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Chain of limited service restaurants

Food service chains
US$22.51mSeries A · Jan 2016
189-54% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
32 yr1994
—No postings tracked

Brand of sauces

Food & beverage products
US$21.85mSeries B · Jul 2023
30LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Brand of energy drinks

Traditional nutraceuticals
US$19.96mSeries B · Oct 2025
35-38% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Cocktail processing company

Food processing
US$17.32mSeries A · Oct 2022
248LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Brand of ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic beverage products
US$11.83mSeries A · Jan 2023
11LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Premium bone broths and soups for health and wellness

Food & beverage products
US$10.33mSeries A · May 2019
68-23% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Brand of whiskeys

Alcoholic beverage products
US$10.00mSeries A · Dec 2023
6-17% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
12 yr2014
—No postings tracked

Natural food brand focused on healthy snack food options

Food processing
US$9.94mSeries D · Jan 2017
9LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
17 yr2009
—No postings tracked

Food safety research and development firm

Food safety testing
US$8.73mSeries A · Feb 2025
6LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Internet first brand of energy gum

Food & beverage products
US$8.61mSeries A · Sep 2023
10+0% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2025

Manufacturer & brand of meat pies

Food & beverage products
US$8.48mSeries A · Jan 2017
12+0% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of digital printing cans

Food processing & packaging equipment
US$7.96mSeries A · Nov 2023
41LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Brand offering plant-based pasta

Food & beverage products
US$7.61mSeries B · Jun 2024
13-65% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Real food restaurant offering gluten-free, seed oil-free, refined sugar-free options

Food & beverage products
US$7.50mSeries A · Aug 2018
50+0% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months
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Restaurant and food service companies

Explore Austin restaurant chains, dining businesses and food service operators.

  1. Torchy's Tacos

    Restaurant serving tacos

    Food service chains
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  2. Tiff's Treats

    Retailer of on-demand delivery of baked goods, gifts, and novelties

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  3. Snap Kitchen

    Chain of limited service restaurant

    Food service chains
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  4. Via 313 Pizza

    Authentic Detroit-style pizza, craft cocktails, and local brews

    Food service chains
    See in list
  5. Little Woodrow's

    Chain of limited service restaurants

    Food service chains
    See in list

Food and beverage product companies

Find Austin producers of beverages, snacks and packaged food products.

  1. Serenity Kids

    Producer of organic baby food pouches and toddler formulas

    Baby & kids products
    See in list
  2. Lucky Beverage

    Provider of zero sugar energy drinks

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  3. Joyride Sweets

    Internet first brand offering a wide range of sugar-free candies

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  4. CLEAN Cause

    Brand of energy drinks

    Traditional nutraceuticals
    See in list
  5. Future Proof Brands

    Cocktail processing company

    Food processing
    See in list

Beer, wine and spirits companies

Browse companies producing beer, wine, spirits and other alcoholic drinks.

  1. CANTEEN Spirits

    Brand of spirits

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list
  2. EIGHT Brewing

    Brand of organic beer

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list
  3. Ranch Rider Spirits

    Brand of ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list
  4. Nine Banded Whiskey

    Brand of whiskeys

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list
  5. Fierce Whiskers

    Internet first brand of whiskey

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list

Food retailers and distributors

Find grocery retailers, food distributors and local food suppliers.

  1. Milestone Brands

    Distributor of alcoholic spirits

    Food distributors
    See in list
  2. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q

    Just north of San Antonio, at the edge of the Texas Hill Country, sits the small community of Leon Springs.

    Food retailers
  3. Dragon Spirits Marketing

    Distributor of spirits, wineries, and breweries

    Food distributors
  4. Fresh Plus Grocery

    Fresh Plus Grocery is a retail company based out of 408 E 43rd St, Austin, Texas, United States.

    Food retailers
  5. Dynamo

    Distributor of beverages

    Food distributors

Food and agriculture startups in Austin

Discover newer food and agriculture companies in Austin.

  1. Lucky Beverage

    Provider of zero sugar energy drinks

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  2. Canworks

    Manufacturer of digital printing cans

    Food processing & packaging equipment
    See in list
  3. Bawi

    Internet-first brand of drink products

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  4. La Caza Spirits

    Brand of wine

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list
  5. Fields Good

    Brand of cookies

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
27 companies in Austin

Food and agriculture companies hiring in Austin

Browse food and agriculture companies in Austin with hiring activity.

  1. Torchy's Tacos

    Restaurant serving tacos

    Food service chains
    See in list
  2. Tiff's Treats

    Retailer of on-demand delivery of baked goods, gifts, and novelties

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  3. Serenity Kids

    Producer of organic baby food pouches and toddler formulas

    Baby & kids products
    See in list
  4. Lucky Beverage

    Provider of zero sugar energy drinks

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  5. Vital Farms

    Integrated company in rearing of hen & cattle and supply of eggs & butter

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
17 companies in Austin

Public food and agriculture companies in Austin

Explore listed food and agriculture companies in Austin.

  1. Vital Farms

    Integrated company in rearing of hen & cattle and supply of eggs & butter

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  2. Hormel Foods

    Manufacturer and supplier of food products

    Food & beverage products
  3. Juan Lobo

    Manufacturer of tequila products including blanco, reposado, and añejo varieties

    Alcoholic beverage products
3 companies in Austin
Mobile reach

Top 10 food and agriculture apps from Austin

The most-installed Android apps published by food and agriculture companies headquartered in Austin — 936K installs between them. 16 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

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1

Pluckers Club

by Pluckers

Installs247K
Rating2.91941 ratings
Installs, year on year+15%
Last updatedMay 2026
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2

Tiff's Treats

by Tiff's Treats

Installs243K
Rating3.3366 ratings
Installs, year on year+17%
Last updatedMay 2026
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3

Torchy's Tacos

by Torchy's Tacos

Installs208K
Rating4.814K ratings
Last updatedDec 2025
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4

Central Market by H-E-B

by Central Market

Installs126K
Rating4.2762 ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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5

P. Terry's

by P. Terry's

Installs31K
Rating3.4279 ratings
Last updatedMar 2025
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar

by Hopdoddy Burger Bar

Installs25K
Rating4.881K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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Installs18K
Rating4.87671 ratings
Last updatedOct 2024
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8

Tarka Indian Kitchen

by Tarka Indian Kitchen

Installs16K
Rating4.71374 ratings
Last updatedJun 2026
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9

DoubleDave's Pizza

by DoubleDave's Pizzaworks

Installs15K
Rating3.845 ratings
Last updatedMay 2025
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Installs8K
Rating4.6885 ratings
Last updatedOct 2025
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Capital & corporate activity

Food and agriculture funding and M&A across the United States

4,933 recorded equity rounds have gone to 40,247 food and agriculture companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Austin compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months93

US$768.59m

equity rounds, last 24 months300

US$3.24bn

raised over five yearsUS$15.69bn

1,626 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, Austin18

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into food and agriculture in the United States

amount rounds
$2.9bn2018361
$3.0bn2019382
$5.3bn2020392
$5.0bn2021382
$3.8bn2022374
$2.2bn2023339
$1.8bn2024254
$2.5bn2025206
$421m202671

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2020, with US$5.32bn across 392 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$2.25m16 rounds · median US$1.12m
SeedUS$1.00bn789 rounds · median US$850k
Series AUS$3.25bn449 rounds · median US$5.00m
Series BUS$5.31bn243 rounds · median US$13.60m
Series CUS$2.96bn66 rounds · median US$30.88m
Series D+US$2.65bn29 rounds · median US$66.30m
Private equityUS$4.73m33 rounds · median US$4.73m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Food & beverage productsUS$7.86bn581 rounds · 384 companies
Food service chainsUS$1.67bn168 rounds · 104 companies
Alcoholic beverage productsUS$1.23bn292 rounds · 215 companies
Food processingUS$704.79m115 rounds · 70 companies
Food techUS$656.50m30 rounds · 15 companies
Online groceryUS$534.98m41 rounds · 25 companies
RestaurantsUS$495.07m80 rounds · 61 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in Austin

16Acquisition
1Takeover
1Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Hormel foods5
  2. Ab inbev2
  3. Anheuser-busch inbev2
  4. Albertson Cos.1
  5. No Sleep Beverage Inc.1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Beatbox beverages4
  2. Whole foods market1
  3. Kraft Heinz’s nut business1
  4. Nine banded whiskey1
  5. Hormel foods1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

Industry landscape report

Food and Agriculture Industry Landscape of Austin

The financials above are one chapter. The full food and agriculture landscape of Austin maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

  • Market map of every sub-sector
  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the food and agriculture landscape of Austin

Food and agriculture funding in Austin

64 food and agriculture companies in Austin have recorded equity funding, US$1.19bn in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Austin

Meet the people behind food and agriculture companies in Austin. 89 of 264 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore Austin food and agriculture companies by sub-sector

The most common specialisations among food and agriculture companies in Austin. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.

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