Radar · Food and Agriculture in New Jersey
Best Food and Agriculture Companies in New Jersey, United States
The 356 best Food and Agriculture companies in New Jersey, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Do Good Foods.
By Riya SenguptaFinancials
356companies tracked
$696.4Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
52have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · FOOD AND AGRICULTURE × NEW JERSEY
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.
175companies analysed
93%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
7unicorns
2015median founding year
222kcombined LinkedIn audience
68%of audience held by top 3
3companies hiring publicly (12 mo)
Ranked: Best Food and Agriculture companies in New Jersey
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Employees | Founded | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Do Good Foods Provider of food waste-based animal feed | $169M | 56 mo ago | Deadpooled | 53 | 2015 | — | — |
| 2 | CheltenHouse Manufacturer of sauces | $65M | 92 mo ago | Late Stage | 377 | 1945 | — | — |
| 3 | BAI Brands Manufactures and markets flavoured antioxidant drinks | $57M | 116 mo ago | Acquired | 163 | 2009 | — | — |
| 4 | Freshpet Internet first brand offering refrigerated pet food | $54M | 44 mo ago | Public | 779 779 → 662 (-15%) | 2006 | — | 1 internship · 1 award |
| 5 | M&M'S Brand of gum & candy | $53M | 131 mo ago | Series C | 55 | 1940 | — | — |
| 6 | Partake Foods Brand of cookies | $51M | 38 mo ago | Series B | 18 18 → 34 (+89%) | 2016 | — | — |
| 7 | Phibro Animal Health Provider of animal health and nutrition solutions for livestock and aquaculture | $45M | 191 mo ago | Public | 1,920 1,920 → 1,589 (-17%) | 1946 | 152 patents Probiotic bacterial blends and recombinant fungal platforms for animal disease prevention | — |
| 8 | Clio Snacks Greek yogurt bars wrapped in chocolate for a convenient, delicious snack | $36M | 44 mo ago | Series B | 47 | 2015 | — | 1 job opening · 1 launch · 1 award |
| 9 | Wyke Farms Brand of cheese | $30M | 43 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 1980 | — | — |
| 10 | X2 PERFORMANCE Provider of supplements and beverages for athletes | $16M | 59 mo ago | Series B | 17 | 2006 | 42 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | — |
| 11 | Undercover Snacks Brand of chocolate | $14M | 58 mo ago | Series B | 9 | 2018 | — | — |
| 12 | RoboBurger Chain of burger vending machines 7Talent top 38%Funding bottom 43%Tech bottom 42%Moat bottom 42% All 8 signals ▾Talenttop 38% Fundingbottom 43% Techbottom 42% Moatbottom 42% Patentsbottom 37% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 15% Innovationbottom 4% Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated Funding: Raised $12.2M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 4 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 7/100 | $12M | 25 mo ago | Seed | 10 | 2019 | 2 patents Automated food handling and cooking systems for fast‑service restaurants | — |
| 13 | Saladworks Chain of limited service restaurant offering salads | $12M | 129 mo ago | Acquired | 99 | 1986 | — | — |
| 14 | OWYN Vegan plant-based protein products: shakes, powders, subscriptions for optimal nutrition | $10M | 47 mo ago | Acquired | 44 | 2016 | — | — |
| 15 | Bruxie Chain of limited service restaurant serving sandwiches | $9M | 152 mo ago | Series A | 62 | 2010 | — | — |
| 16 | Ryl Internet-first brand offering ready-to-drink tea | $7M | 14 mo ago | Series B | 15 | 2022 | — | 1 launch · 2 partnerships |
| 17 | Zing Limited information available | $7M | 51 mo ago | Deadpooled | 30 | 2021 | — | — |
| 18 | RYL Company Brand of beverages 21Funding bottom 46%Global bottom 25% All 2 signals ▾Fundingbottom 46% Globalbottom 25% Funding: Raised $6.3M · 1 rounds over 4 yrs (0.2/yr) Global: Single-market focus (United States) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 21/100 | $6M | 47 mo ago | Series A | — | 2022 | — | — |
| 19 | mOasis Trusted platform for slot games with high winning potential | $6M | 141 mo ago | Deadpooled | 9 | 2010 | 76 patents Location-based personalized content delivery and targeted advertising platforms | — |
| 20 | MamaMancini’s Chain of stores offering chicken, pasta, etc | $6M | 132 mo ago | Public | 3 | 2010 | — | 1 expansion · 1 award |
| 21 | Scream Truck Provider of event catering services | $6M | 41 mo ago | Seed | 22 | 2020 | — | — |
| 22 | Megasyeeros Manufacturer of high-quality gyro meat and meat products | $5M | 14 mo ago | Late Stage | 225 | 2007 | — | — |
| 23 | Mediterranean Snacks Ethical world cuisine brand offering premium frozen meals, snacks, and simmer sauces | $4M | 145 mo ago | Acquired | 11 | 2005 | — | — |
| 24 | Edible Garden Brand of superfood supplements | $4M | 19 mo ago | Public | 77 | 2013 | 7 patents Automated greenhouse control and monitoring systems for indoor horticultural production | 1 launch · 1 award |
| 25 | Alfalfa Chain of limited service restaurant serving healthy and delicious salads | $2M | 42 mo ago | Seed | 5 | 2018 | — | 1 expansion |
| 26 | Nutrasorb Provider of functional botanical ingredients for foods and cosmetic industry | $2M | 129 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2010 | — | — |
| 27 | RelaxZen Shots Brand offering non alcoholic spirit products | $1M | 182 mo ago | Seed | — | 2009 | — | — |
| 28 | Partner Foods Group Importer, marketer, and distributor of organic & health foods | $1M | 51 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2019 | — | — |
| 29 | BDS Parent Holdings Restaurant franchise serving multiple dishes | $1M | 31 mo ago | Seed | — | 2023 | — | — |
| 30 | Prevenio Provider of food testing services | $1M | 91 mo ago | Acquired | 39 | 2003 | — | — |
| 31 | Cuca Fresca Online gaming and entertainment platform with diverse content and community features | $800K | 132 mo ago | Seed | — | 2006 | — | — |
| 32 | Ross Brewing Distributors of alcoholic beverages | $750K | 86 mo ago | Seed | — | 2014 | — | — |
| 33 | Sweetberry Bowls Chain of limited service restaurant serving healthy food | $623K | 79 mo ago | Seed | 5 | 2017 | — | — |
| 34 | Sprout Organics Brand of organic meals and snacks for babies and toddlers | $516K | 26 mo ago | Acquired | 31 | 2004 | — | — |
| 35 | Whisps Brand of cheese crisps | $500K | 85 mo ago | Acquired | 38 | 2003 | — | 1 partnership |
| 36 | Chia Star Chia seed-based hydration beverage | $360K | 125 mo ago | Deadpooled | 4 | 2011 | — | — |
| 37 | Fabalish Brand of organic plant based food products | $275K | 61 mo ago | Seed | 8 | 2018 | — | — |
| 38 | AMBROSIA Food products company offering a range of organic and natural products, including olives, rice, seafood… | $237K | 53 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 1980 | 2 patents Smart network‑controlled fragrance dispensing devices for decorative and functional applications | 1 job opening |
| 39 | WUJU Hot Sauce Restaurant serving sauces, snacks, marinades, and more | $211K | 77 mo ago | Seed | 2 | 2014 | — | — |
| 40 | Organic Food Incubator Provides solutions for small food and beverage manufacturers | $200K | 92 mo ago | Seed | — | 2011 | — | — |
| 41 | CideRoad Organic Switchel Juice brand | $150K | 126 mo ago | Seed | — | 2013 | — | — |
Top 12 Food and Agriculture companies in New Jersey
#1
Series B · Hanover, New Jersey · founded 2022 · 15 employees$6.7Mraised▾
Series B · Hanover, New Jersey · founded 2022 · 15 employees
Internet-first brand offering ready-to-drink tea. The product catalog includes flavors like lemon tea, peach tea, raspberry tea, green tea, and more. The company claims that they provide anti-oxidant tea and the can is made of recycled aluminum.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 6k LinkedIn followers — 2.7% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 product launches · 2 partnerships (incl. Village Super Market) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Apr 2025Series B$15M
- 2024Series A$7.5M
- Jan 2023Series A$6.7M
Investors
Big Loud, Big Loud Capital, Purchase Capital
#2
Late Stage · Lyndhurst, New Jersey · founded 2007 · 225 employees$4.7Mraised▾
Late Stage · Lyndhurst, New Jersey · founded 2007 · 225 employees
Manufacturer of high-quality gyro meat and meat products. It produces a variety of pork, beef, and chicken products, including gyros, souvlaki, meatballs, and other prepared meats. The company utilizes modern production facilities and adheres to strict food safety standards. It also offers training programs for food service professionals. Products are distributed both domestically and internationally through retail and food service channels.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Apr 2025PE—
- 2021PE$4.7M
Investors
Elikonos, EOS Capital Partners
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerCivicContact Form 7Core-JsFacebook PixelGoogle Maps
#3
Public · Warren, New Jersey · founded 2013 · 77 employees$4.1Mraised▾
Public · Warren, New Jersey · founded 2013 · 77 employees
Brand of superfood supplements
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 product launches · 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Oct 2024Grant (prize money)—
- Jan 2024Grant (prize money)—
- Mar 2022Series A$3.1M
- Oct 2021Seed$1M
Investors
United States Department of Agriculture, State of Michigan, Aria Emiko
Tech stack
Cart FunctionalityShopifyBootstrapOwl CarouselMoment.JsModernizr
#4
Series B · Jersey City, New Jersey · founded 2016 · 18 employees$51.2Mraised▾
Series B · Jersey City, New Jersey · founded 2016 · 18 employees
Brand of cookies
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 14k LinkedIn followers — 6.5% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Operations Manager
Funding rounds
- Mar 2023Series B$11.4M
- Oct 2022Series B$11.5M
- Mar 2022Series A$20.8M
- Dec 2020Series A$4.8M
Founders & team
Investors
Marcy Venture Partners, Seedinvest, Black Star Fund, CircleUp, Lotus Bakeries, Fearless Fund
Tech stack
AccessiblyApple PayBazaarvoice ReviewsBunnyCart FunctionalityCdnjs
#5
Seed · Newark, New Jersey · founded 2019 · 10 employees$12.2Mraised▾
Seed · Newark, New Jersey · founded 2019 · 10 employees
Chain of burger vending machines
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 7how this company ranks against its industry peers
Talent
top 38%Funding
bottom 43%Tech
bottom 42%Moat
bottom 42%Patents
bottom 37%Global
bottom 37%Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Funding: Raised $12.2M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 4 yrs (0.5/yr) · Last round Conventional Debt (Apr 2024)
Tech: 19 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare · Observability: Microsoft Clarity
Audience (LinkedIn): 1k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Apr 2024Conventional Debt$1.5M
- Oct 2022Seed$12.2M
Founders & team
Investors
Promethean Investments
#6
Deadpooled · Bedminster, New Jersey · founded 2015 · 53 employees$169Mraised▾
Deadpooled · Bedminster, New Jersey · founded 2015 · 53 employees
Provider of food waste-based animal feed. It has created a closed-loop system that uses food to its maximum benefit. Its partnerships with grocers to use what would have been wasted. It continues as we upcycle leftover grocery store food, taking it to their facility to be repurposed into feed for animals.
Funding rounds
- Oct 2021Series D$169M
Investors
Nuveen, H/L Ventures
#7
Public · Secaucus, New Jersey · founded 2006 · 779 employees$54Mraised▾
Public · Secaucus, New Jersey · founded 2006 · 779 employees
Internet first brand offering refrigerated pet food. The company makes fresh, all-natural food for pets. The recipe are cooked at lower temperatures to retain essential vitamins and nutrients found in the ingredients.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 26k LinkedIn followers — 11.5% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 2 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Sep 2022Post IPO—
- May 2019Conventional Debt$90M
- Feb 2012Series B$54M
- 2010Series A—
Investors
MidOcean Partners, JANA Partners, Armistice Capital
Tech stack
AccessibeAmazon AdvertisingAmazon AlbAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesAmazon Webstore
#8
Series B · Roselle Park, New Jersey · founded 2015 · 47 employees$35.8Mraised▾
Series B · Roselle Park, New Jersey · founded 2015 · 47 employees
Greek yogurt bars wrapped in chocolate for a convenient, delicious snack. They offer a unique refrigerated yogurt experience with grab-and-go bars combining the nutritional benefits of Greek yogurt with irresistible coatings. The company provides a variety of flavors, including original, vanilla, strawberry, salted caramel, and mixed berry, in both regular and mini sizes, as well as zero sugar options. They focus on creating creamy, crave-worthy treats that are a protein pick-me-up, contain live active cultures, and are gluten-free. The products are available in major retailers. The company aims to provide a tasty and convenient way to enjoy Greek yogurt, offering a refrigerated alternative to traditional yogurt with a cheesecake-like texture and delicious coatings. They are active on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 5k LinkedIn followers — 2.1% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Sr. Manager, Integrated Marketing
Activity: 1 product launches · 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Sep 2022Series B$17.8M
- Apr 2022Conventional Debt—
- May 2020Series A$8M
- Apr 2019Series A$5M
Founders & team
Investors
Stonegate Capital, ACG, AF Ventures, Stelac
Tech stack
Apple PayCart FunctionalityCloudflareCore-JsFacebook PixelGodaddy
#9
Funding Raised · Somerset, New Jersey · founded 1980$29.7Mraised▾
Funding Raised · Somerset, New Jersey · founded 1980
Brand of cheese
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Nov 2022Conventional Debt$29.7M
Investors
Gov, Barclays
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCloudflare TurnstileCore-JsGoogle Analytics
#10
Acquired · Princeton, New Jersey · founded 2009 · 163 employees$56.8Mraised▾
Acquired · Princeton, New Jersey · founded 2009 · 163 employees
BAI Brands produces antioxidant infusion drinks. Brand categories include Bai, Bubbles, Antiwater, Supertea and Cocofusions. The company offers drinks in various flavors which include peach, blueberry, mango, coconut, black cherry, blood orange, guava, grapefruit, nashi pear, pineapple, lemonade tea, lemon, dragon fruit, Clementine, pear, pomegranate, and tangerine. BAI offers its products online, as well as through retailers. In 2013, strand equity partners acquired a minority stake in BAI. BAI Brands was acquired by Dr Pepper Snapple Group for $1.7B on November 22, 2016.
Funding rounds
- Sep 2016Angel—
- 2016Series B$20M
- Apr 2015Series B$15M
- Sep 2014Series B$10M
Founders & team
Investors
Strand Equity Partners, Stroud Companies, Keurig Dr Pepper, CAVU Consumer Partners, Gal Ventures, Rocana Ventures
Tech stack
BootstrapCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsFacebook Pixel
#11
Late Stage · Swedesboro, New Jersey · founded 1945 · 377 employees$65.2Mraised▾
Late Stage · Swedesboro, New Jersey · founded 1945 · 377 employees
Manufacturer of sauces
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers
Founders & team
Investors
Falcon Investment Advisors, Dobbs Management Service
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementDiviGoogle Font ApiHstsHttp/3
#12
Series B · Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · founded 2006 · 17 employees$16Mraised▾
Series B · Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · founded 2006 · 17 employees
Provider of supplements and beverages for athletes
Funding rounds
- Jul 2021Conventional Debt—
- May 2021Series B$16M
- Dec 2019Conventional Debt$1M
- Dec 2019Conventional Debt$750K
Founders & team
Investors
L Catterton, Intersect Vc, Moonshots Capital
Funding & investor landscape
$696.4Mtotal disclosed funding
46companies funded
88disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Notable founders
Denise W
Founder & CEO · Partake Foods
Andy Siegel
Co-Founder & CMO · RoboBurger
Audley Wilson
Co-Founder & CEO · RoboBurger
Sergey Konchakovskiy
Founder & CEO · Clio Snacks
John Mcguckin
CEO · Clio Snacks
Barak Bar-Cohen
· BAI Brands
Steve Dabrow
CEO & Owner · CheltenHouse
Ralph M. Ferrante
CEO · X2 PERFORMANCE
Eric Murphy
Founder/CEO · Scream Truck
Jack Bendheim
CEO · Phibro Animal Health
Robert Cummins
CEO · BDS Parent Holdings
Andrew Arrospide
Co-Founder · Alfalfa
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 2,042,753 docs
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Food and Agriculture coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
RESEARCH SIGNALS · United States
How research on Agritech is moving in the United States
A read on the academic research around Agritech — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 652 United States-affiliated papers.
research sentiment over time
201020192026
enthusiastic · positive · guarded tone
Tone is overwhelmingly optimistic and intensifying — the enthusiastic (strongly-positive) share moved 24% → 62% across 2010–2026.
top research entities
- International Food Policy Research Institute25
- University of California, Davis22
- Cornell University22
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign17
- Agricultural & Applied Economics Association17
leading researchers
Saraju P. Mohanty · Bouali Et-taibi · Mohamed Riduan Abid · H.S. Jat · Andrea Cattaneo · Leslie Lipper · El‐Mahjoub Boufounas · Driss Benhaddou
▲
Breakthroughs103 · 16%
▲ 2%→22% share
▲11.0× share momentum2 median citations92% since 2021mostly methods-led
Robot research surged 1→19 papers, driving Breakthroughs field-share from 2%→22% in US agritech.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- Robot1→19
Newly emergingAgriculture 0→51 · Precision agriculture 0→17 · Cloud computing 0→11
Landmark The Robotanist: A ground-based agricultural robot for high-throughput crop phenotyping · 151 cites
◆
Advancements253 · 39%
▲ 32%→42% share
▲1.3× share momentum3 median citations71% since 2021mostly empirical
Advancements intensifying — Agriculture papers quadrupled 24→127 as field-share climbed 32%→42%.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- Agriculture24→127
- Robot4→21
- Climate change2→17
- Agroforestry3→15
- Productivity2→13
Newly emergingInternet of Things 0→18 · Agricultural engineering 0→15 · Precision agriculture 0→13
Landmark Responses of soil carbon sequestration to climate‐smart agriculture practices: A meta‐analysis · 470 cites
▼
Concerns186 · 29%
▼ 39%→25% share
▼0.6× share momentum6 median citations57% since 2021mostly empirical
Concerns cooling overall 39%→25% despite Food security papers rising sharply 7→25.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- Agriculture35→83
- Food security7→25
- Productivity2→10
- Agricultural economics2→10
- Internet of Things1→8
Newly emergingAgroforestry 0→10 · Sustainability 0→9 · Agricultural science 0→7
Landmark Climate-smart agriculture: what is it good for? · 334 cites
RESEARCH HOTSPOTS · United States
Where agritech is researched across United States
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
New York23 · +0.10
SF Bay Area15 · +0.03
Ann Arbor7 · +0.01
Boston6 · +0.60
Atlanta6 · +0.75
PATENT SIGNAL · United States
Who's filing agritech patents in the United States
United States agritech patent filing is accelerating — 24 filings from 35 assignees (2016–2025), led by Microsoft, Vision Robotics, Koselka Harvey; annual filings 1→5.
24 filings35 assigneespeak 5/yr2016–2025
filing momentum (YoY 2016–2025)
top patent filers
- Microsoft7
- Vision Robotics5
- Koselka Harvey5
- Wallach BRET5
- IBM4
- X DEV3
- Gerrish Steven R3
- CROP One Holdings2
Common questions
How many Food and Agriculture companies are there in New Jersey, United States?
Radar tracks 356 indexable Food and Agriculture companies headquartered in New Jersey, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Food and Agriculture companies in New Jersey, United States?
The Food and Agriculture companies in New Jersey, United States on this list have raised a combined $696.4M in disclosed equity funding across 46 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Food and Agriculture company in New Jersey, United States?
Do Good Foods is the highest-funded Food and Agriculture company in New Jersey, United States, with $169M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Food and Agriculture companies in New Jersey, United States are funded?
46 of the 356 Food and Agriculture companies in New Jersey, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Food and Agriculture unicorns are there in New Jersey, United States?
None of the Food and Agriculture companies in New Jersey, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in New Jersey, United States Food and Agriculture companies?
The most active investors in New Jersey, United States Food and Agriculture companies on this list include Metropoulos, United States Department of Agriculture, Swander Pace Capital, 37 Angels, Blue Falcon Capital.
Riya SenguptaFinancials
Riya reads income statements for fun. She covers the real money in a sector — revenue, growth, who actually earns — and never met a vague claim she didn't want a number for.