Best Food and Agriculture Companies in Missouri, United States
The 240 best Food and Agriculture companies in Missouri, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Panera Bread.
Our analysis of 175 Food and Agriculture companies
$22.9b in tracked funding; 93% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Food and Agriculture companies in Missouri
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panera Bread Provider of bakery-cafe services and a loyalty program 92Innovation top 12%Tech top 16%Customers top 17%Fin. health top 19% All 12 signals ▾Innovationtop 12% Techtop 16% Customerstop 17% Fin. healthtop 19% Markettop 25% Fundingtop 29% Talenttop 32% Producttop 35% Newstop 44% Moatbottom 45% Globalbottom 43% Growthbottom 42% Innovation: 7 new-product events in 24 mo Tech: 87 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Akamai, Cloudflare rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 92/100 | $333M | 37 mo ago | 120,000 | Louis Kane Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalityApple iCloud MailNode.js+39 | — | 1 launch · 1 expansion |
| 2 | Panera Bread Company Brand of coffees and teas | $100M | 144 mo ago | — | R Shaich CEO | — | — | — |
| 3 | Boulevard Processor of multi-category alcoholic beverages | $70M | 46 mo ago | 276 276 → 173 (-37%) | John McDonald Founder | WordPress Block EditorWordPressTypeScript+31 | 8 patents Wearable headgear and personal care devices for grooming and therapeutic support | — |
| 4 | Honeygrow Fresh, customizable stir-frys, salads, and honeybars promoting wholesome eating and local sourcing | $66M | 102 mo ago | 169 | — | Cart FunctionalitySentryZendesk+32 | — | 3 expansions |
| 5 | Old Orchard Juice company offering diverse flavors, blends, and frozen options | $65M | 229 mo ago | 54 | Mark Co-Founder | PHPFacebook LoginBootstrap+26 | — | — |
| 6 | Hawaiian Bros Island Grill Provider of Hawaiian-inspired plate lunches and catering services 64Customers top 25%Tech top 26%Funding top 27%News top 36% All 12 signals ▾Customerstop 25% Techtop 26% Fundingtop 27% Newstop 36% Producttop 40% Growthtop 42% Fin. healthtop 43% Markettop 44% Talenttop 44% Innovationbottom 37% Globalbottom 32% Moatbottom 22% Customers: Play-Store rating 4.69★ across 1,792 ratings (1 apps) · Review volume +18% in 6 mo Tech: 63 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare, Netlify rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | $42M | 3 mo ago | 1,998 | Cameron Mcnie Founder/Executive Chairman | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+34 | — | 2 expansions · 1 award |
| 7 | Lifeline Foods Produces and markets corn products | $27M | 161 mo ago | 134 134 → 98 (-27%) | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+27 | — | — |
| 8 | Red Monkey Foods Spices & seasonings processing company | $24M | 100 mo ago | 116 | Scott Bolonda CEO | Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365PHP+3 | — | — |
| 9 | Chicken N Pickle Chain of limited service restaurant offering chicken | $10M | 34 mo ago | 56 | — | WordPress Block EditorWordPressTypeScript+40 | — | 2 internships |
| 10 | Nawgan Products Brand of coffee | $8M | 178 mo ago | — | Robert Paul Owner | — | — | — |
| 11 | Beck Flavors Food ingredients processing company | $6M | 212 mo ago | 52 52 → 42 (-19%) | Jacob Beck Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | — | 1 job opening · 2 awards |
| 12 | Mac Marco Michele Provider of business consulting services | $3M | 26 mo ago | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | Kin Brand of beers | $3M | 33 mo ago | — | Kearra Johnson Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 14 | Butler's Pantry Provider of catering services. | $3M | 211 mo ago | 91 | Atique Azad Founder | WordPressTypeScriptPHP+24 | — | — |
| 15 | SYNEK Manufacturer of counter-top beer dispenser | $2M | 132 mo ago | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | Profile Technology Manufacturer and supplier of tools and machinery to the wood industry | $1M | 184 mo ago | 7 | David Lieber Owner | — | 28 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 17 | Beyond Ingredients Food ingredients processing company | $1M | 136 mo ago | — | Mary Whalen Owner | — | — | — |
| 18 | Refrigeration & Kitchen Solutions Commercial kitchen equipment repair services company providing maintenance and repair solutions | $1M | 18 mo ago | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | KC Bier Authentic German-style bier brewed locally in Kansas City, fresh and unpasteurized | $1M | 109 mo ago | 6 | Steve Holle Founder & Managing Director | WordPressMySQLPHP+33 | — | — |
| 20 | Tiger Fiber Producer and supplier of agricultural product | $1M | 62 mo ago | 3 | James Forbes Co-Founder at Tiger Fiber | — | — | — |
| 21 | SEMO Food Bank Provider of food donation charity services | $746K | 16 mo ago | — | Joey Keys President and CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+28 | — | 1 award |
| 22 | Wakefield Provider of soil conditioner to crops | $650K | 9 mo ago | 25 | Tony Marrero Founder & Partner | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+29 | — | — |
| 23 | KAAPA Ethanol Producer of ethanol and distillers' grains, also offering agricultural services | $500K | 15 mo ago | 45 | Chuck Woodside Chief Executive Officer | DNNPleskApple iCloud Mail+11 | — | 1 internship |
| 24 | Bar K Restaurant and coffeehouse serving varieties of food & beverages | $500K | 85 mo ago | 76 | — | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+25 | 158 patents Kitchen cooking accessories and grill tools for food preparation and serving | — |
| 25 | Three Dog Bakery Baked goods for dogs made from natural ingredients | $375K | 146 mo ago | 133 | Kristi Ross Chief Executive Officer - Three Dog Brands | Cart FunctionalityBootstrapAmazon Web Services+17 | — | 1 launch |
| 26 | Logboat Brewing Restaurant serving alcoholic drinks & dishes | $250K | 28 mo ago | — | Tyson Hunt Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+14 | — | — |
| 27 | Moberly Natural Crush Manufacturer of food & beverages products | $236K | 80 mo ago | — | Jim Beckley Founder | — | — | — |
| 28 | Ozarks Food Harvest Organisation offering food & funds to non-profits like food pantry, food programs, and more | $157K | 81 mo ago | 43 | Bart Brown President | WordPressMySQLPHP+26 | — | 1 job opening |
| 29 | Alpha Brewing Beer brewing company | $150K | 164 mo ago | — | Derrick Langeneckert Owner | GoDaddy Website BuilderReactRequireJS+10 | 8 patents Lightweight beverage can and lid design for material‑efficient packaging | — |
| 30 | Oak & Eden Brand of whiskey & beers | $100K | 51 mo ago | 14 | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifyShop Pay+26 | — | — |
| 31 | Big Heart Tea Organic, direct-trade tea company focused on healing herbs and sustainability | $100K | 84 mo ago | 7 | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifyHandlebars+31 | — | — |
Top 12 Food and Agriculture companies in Missouri
#1
Series C · Kansas City, Missouri · founded 2018 · 1998 employees$42Mraised▾
Provider of Hawaiian-inspired plate lunches and catering services. The company offers a menu featuring sweet and savory chicken, pork, or vegetable plate lunches served with rice and macaroni salad. Sides include island favorites such as SPAM Musubi and macaroni salad. Desserts feature DOLE Soft Serve. The business model includes dine-in, takeout, and catering options.
- Mar 2026Series C$2.1M
- Sep 2025Conventional Debt$200K
- May 2025Series C$3.9M
- May 2025Conventional Debt$500K
#2
Acquired · St. Louis, Missouri · founded 1987 · 120000 employees$332.7Mraised▾
Provider of bakery-cafe services and a loyalty program. It offers baked goods, sandwiches, and salads for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. A key feature is its MyPanera loyalty program, allowing customers to save payment information, track rewards, and access saved delivery addresses and cafe details. The company also provides catering services.
- May 2023Post IPO$1M
- Sep 2022Post IPO$900K
- Dec 2018PE$145.6M
- Nov 2017Post IPO$182.3M
#3
Seed · Columbia, Missouri · founded 2014 · 25 employees$650Kraised▾
Provider of soil conditioner to crops
- Sep 2025Seed$3M
- May 2025Seed$1.3M
- Jun 2024Seed$525K
- Oct 2020Seed$125K
#4
Funding Raised · Sikeston, Missouri · founded 1985$746.5Kraised▾
Provider of food donation charity services
- Feb 2025Grant (prize money)$500K
- Apr 2022Grant (prize money)$46.5K
- May 2012Grant (prize money)$200K
#5
Funding Raised · Jefferson City, Missouri · founded 2017 · 1 employees$1.2Mraised▾
RK Solutions provides commercial kitchen equipment repair services to restaurants in Missouri, specializing in top-quality, name-brand equipment. The company offers a range of services, from routine maintenance to emergency repairs, to ensure peak performance and minimize downtime. With a focus on quality service and integrity, RK Solutions has established itself as a trusted partner for restaurant equipment repair in the region. By providing fast and effective solutions, the company helps restaurants in Missouri keep their kitchens running smoothly.
- Dec 2024Conventional Debt$1.2M
#6
Acquired · Kansas City, Missouri · founded 1989 · 276 employees$70Mraised▾
Processor of multi-category alcoholic beverages
#7
Funding Raised · Kearney, Missouri · founded 2003 · 45 employees$500Kraised▾
Producer of ethanol and distillers' grains, also offering agricultural services. The company provides commodities such as corn oil and distillers' grains. It serves agricultural producers and local farmers with grain and ethanol solutions. Resources such as market commentary and employment opportunities are available.
- Feb 2025Grant (prize money)—
- Jan 2025Grant (prize money)$500K
- Sep 2011Grant (prize money)—
- Sep 2011Grant (prize money)—
#8
Funding Raised · Kansas City, Missouri · founded 2016 · 56 employees$10Mraised▾
Chain of limited service restaurant offering chicken
- Aug 2023Conventional Debt$10M
#9
Seed · St. Louis, Missouri$3.1Mraised▾
Provider of business consulting services
#10
Series E · Local, Missouri · founded 2012 · 169 employees$66.3Mraised▾
Fresh, customizable stir-frys, salads, and honeybars promoting wholesome eating and local sourcing. The company specializes in craveable and customizable stir-frys, salads, and honeybars, focusing on bringing people together through simple, high-quality foods. Founded with a passion for nourishing food experiences, they prioritize sourcing ingredients intelligently and creating a positive, enthusiastic environment for both their team and guests. They are committed to innovation in product, store design, and technology, driven by a love for great food and amazing experiences. They operate with a fine-dining mentality, emphasizing accuracy, presentation, and cleanliness. They are a fast-casual dining option focused on wholesome ingredients and customer satisfaction.
- Dec 2017Series E$18M
- Nov 2016Series D$20M
- Jun 2015Series C$25M
- May 2014Series A$3.3M
#11
Acquired · St. Louis, Missouri · founded 1981$100Mraised▾
Brand of coffees and teas
- Jun 2014Conventional Debt$100M
#12
Acquired · Springfield, Missouri · founded 1985 · 54 employees$64.6Mraised▾
Juice company offering diverse flavors, blends, and frozen options. They are dedicated to providing high-quality fruit juice and innovative blends. With a heritage rooted in farming, they source fruits globally to create a wide variety of flavors, including classic and exotic options. Their product lines include juice, juice blends, cocktails, and options for kids, catering to various consumer preferences. They emphasize food safety and quality assurance, ensuring their products are safe and delicious. They offer both bottled and frozen juice products, including concentrates and mixers. They are committed to sustainability and customer service, aiming to bring the best tastes from their home to yours. They offer recipes and a newsletter subscription for updates and exclusive offers.
- May 2007Series B$64.6M
Funding & investor landscape
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Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
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funding rising · growth rising
What Missouri researches in agritech
University of Missouri and Missouri S&T lead Missouri's agritech research, focusing on AI-driven smart agriculture and IoT systems, with a cautiously optimistic tone slightly tempered by notable concerns.
- University of Missouri8
- Lincoln University - Missouri2
- Missouri University of Science and Technology2
- Missouri State University2
- University of Central Missouri1
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