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The Ohio edition · 2026

Food and agriculturecompanies in Ohio

Restaurants, food products, alcoholic beverages, agriculture, food supply and more: the companies building food and agriculture in Ohio, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

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Recent food and agriculture business events in Ohio

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 665 food and agriculture companies in Ohio, last 24 months: 55 M&A deals · 14 Contracts · 10 launches · 3 funding rounds. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Apr 2026.

LaunchCustomizable cold foam iced coffees & sparkling energy drinks

Wendy's

Wendy’s added customizable cold foam iced coffees and two sparkling energy drinks to its U.S. menu last fall.

Beverage
Contract

Hall Foods LLC · client: Marco's pizza

Marco's Pizza has signed a three-unit area development agreement to expand its presence in New Mexico

LaunchMilk-Bone Vanilla Glaze Flavor Biscuit

The j.m. smucker company

In April 2024, Milk‑Bone first teamed up with coffee and donut company Dunkin’ to create a new dog treat.

Dog treat
LaunchClassic Chicken Sandwich

Wendy's

Wendy’s on Monday revealed an upgraded pair of chicken sandwiches, including its Classic Chicken Sandwich and its Spicy Chicken Sandwich.

Sandwich
LaunchCheddar Bacon Cheese Slider

White castle

White Castle is also introducing new standalone retail packaging for the slider in multiple pack sizes.

Food
Contract

WS Pacific · client: The Wendy's Company

Wendy's has entered into a franchise agreement with WS Pacific to develop 12 new Wendy's restaurants across the states of Sinaloa and Durango.

Fast-food
Contract

Aj group · client: The Wendy's Company

Wendy's has entered into a franchise agreement with AJ Group to develop 50 new Wendy's restaurants in Mexico City and the states of Mexico, Hidalgo and Morelos.

Fast-food
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Marzetti acquires Bachan's

Dressings and sauces company Marzetti has reached an agreement to acquire Bachan's, a California maker of Japanese-style barbecue sauce, in a deal worth $400 million, company officials…

Japanese-style barbecue sauce
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Marzetti acquires Bachan’s

Dressings and sauces company Marzetti has reached an agreement to acquire Bachan’s, a California maker of Japanese-style barbecue sauce, in a deal worth $400 million, company officials…

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Ark MFG acquires North american kitchen solutions

Ark MFG and North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) today announced a strategic transaction in which Ark MFG has acquired NAKS' stainless steel custom fabrication division, allowing NAKS…

Commercial kitchen ventilation systems
ContractSupply

Emhart glass · client: Owens-illinois

Emhart Glass, a division of Bucher Industries, and Owens-Illinois, Inc. have signed a supplier agreement for glass forming machines and parts to all of O-I’s plants worldwide.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Peterson acquires Country pure foods

Varnum LLP represented Peterson Brands, LLC in its acquisition of Country Pure Foods, a leading U.S. producer of juices, plant-based beverages, and frozen novelties.

Juices, plant-based beverages, and frozen novelties
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Peterson Brands acquires Country pure foods

Fruit and vegetable beverage company Peterson Brands has acquired Country Pure Foods, a producer of portioned and multi-serve juices, plant-based beverages and frozen novelties.

Food & Beverage
M&AMerger · Announced

Premier produceone acquires Native Maine

Native Maine ultimately chose to partner with Premier ProduceOne to form Produce One.

Food Distribution
Launch"Castle of Tomorrow" connected store model

White castle

White Castle’s is introducing a new connected store model it calls the "Castle of Tomorrow."

Restaurant technology
ContractTechnology

NCR Voyix · client: Marco's pizza

NCR Voyix Corporation (“NCR Voyix”) announces it has been selected by Marco’s Technology Services, LLC (an affiliate of Marco’s Franchising, LLC) as its preferred technology provider for…

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Mbc companies acquires Alpha Foods Co

GulfStar Group (“GulfStar”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Alpha Foods Co. (“Alpha” or the “Company”) by MBC Companies (“MBC”), a portfolio company of Entrepreneurial Equity…

Frozen foods manufacturing
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Silver oak securities acquires J. m. smucker

Silver Oak Securities Incorporated acquired a new stake in The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Mbc companies acquires Alpha Foods Co

Frozen baked breakfast foods maker MBC Companies has continued its expansion into pizza with the acquisition of frozen pizza manufacturer Alpha Foods Co.

Frozen pizza manufacturer
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Centerra co-op acquires Coshocton grain

Centerra Co-op is pleased to announce the official acquisition of Coshocton Grain Company, effective Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025.

Contract

Marco's pizza · client: SS Brothers Pizza

The agreement was signed with cousins Sri Masabathula and Sasi Vaddi, who will operate the franchise under the name SS Brothers Pizza.

Restaurant Franchise
Contract

Tradewinds · client: Peppermint Hippo™

Tradewinds Universal, Inc. (OTCID: TRWD), a SEC fully reporting public holding company, today announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with Peppermint Hippo™ to…

Nightlife and Hospitality
ContractService

Your Food S.R.L. · client: The Wendy's Company

In Italy, the brand has signed a deal with Your Food S.R.L. to develop 170 Wendy's restaurants across Italy through 2035.

ContractService

Wen Restaurants LLC · client: The Wendy's Company

In Armenia, Wendy's has signed a franchise agreement with Wen Restaurants LLC to develop 20 restaurants through 2030.

ContractOutsourcing

Wen Restaurant LLC · client: The Wendy's Company

Wendy’s has signed an exclusive franchise agreement with Wen Restaurant LLC to develop 20 new Wendy’s restaurants in Armenia through 2030

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Mpe partners acquires Sun america

Simultaneous with the transaction closing, MPE also acquired Central Coated Products ("CCP") and merged with Sun America to establish a new packaging platform dedicated to providing…

Packaging
M&AMerger · Announced

Central Coated Products acquires Sun america

MPE Partners (“MPE” or “Morgenthaler Private Equity”) announced today investments in, and the simultaneous merger of, Central Coated Products (“Central Coated”) and Sun America…

Designer and manufacturer of custom paper baking cups and thermoformed plastic containers
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Red arts capital acquires Freshway foods

Fresh-cut processor Freshway Foods has been acquired by investment firm Red Arts Capital, according to a release shared by the firm.

Fresh-cut processor
LaunchRenovo

Monadnock paper mills

Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the US and a leader in sustainable fiber‑based solutions, is proud to introduce Renovo—a high‑performance…

Gift card

Food and agriculture companies in Ohio, by funding and team

Few food and agriculture companies in Ohio 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 516 active companies.

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Offers event catering services

Food service chains
US$25.00mSeries B · Oct 2025
694-17% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Provider of grocery and staples for consumers

Food & beverage products
US$23.90mSeries A · May 2025
58+9% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Producer of algal-based EPA omega-3 oils and vegan protein

Aquaculture tech
US$8.85mSeries A · Aug 2013
8+0% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months

Internet first brand offering healthy breakfast shakes and bars

Online grocery
US$8.50mSeries A · Apr 2023
53-11% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months · last posted Jan 2026

Brand of beer

Alcoholic beverage products
US$6.48mSeries A · Jan 2025
33+16% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
11 yr2015
—No postings tracked

Platform offering plant-based meat products

Food & beverage products
US$4.62mSeed · Nov 2021
38-25% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Wine brand

Alcoholic beverage products
US$3.49mSeed · Oct 2024
2LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Provider of vending & ice machines, water dispensers and accessories

Food processing & packaging equipment
US$3.13mSeries A · Jul 2022
19-19% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of ice-cream vending machine

Foodservice equipment
US$2.29mSeed · Sep 2019
—Not available
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
15 yr2011
—No postings tracked

Producer of single malt whisky, offering distillery tours and membership options

Alcoholic beverage products
US$2.00mSeed · Oct 2025
—Not available
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
2 yr2024
—No postings tracked

BioCraft Pet Nutrition is a biotech company that develops cultured meat as a sustainable and cruelty-free alternative to traditional pet food

Food processing
US$1.24mSeed · May 2021
27LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Premium beer brand

Alcoholic beverage products
US$1.20mSeed · Jan 2013
173+2% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months

Brand of beer

Alcoholic beverage products
US$1.20mSeed · Jul 2013
37+11% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Premier online platform for toto slot games and Hongkong lottery

Food & beverage products
US$1.12mSeed · Oct 2018
6recorded
E-commerce - product
13 yr2013
—No postings tracked

Provider of milk products

Livestock farming
US$1.00mSeed · Jun 2022
—Not available
E-commerce - product
11 yr2015
—No postings tracked

brewery of beers

Food processing
US$930kSeed · Jun 2022
8LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
10 yr2016
—No postings tracked

Regenerative agriculture solutions: enhancing crop health, soil vitality, and farm profitability

Crop farming
US$810kSeed · Mar 2024
75+36% vs previous recordrecorded
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2025

Craft brewery and coffeehouse creating experiences in Ohio with beer and coffee

Alcoholic beverage products
US$556kSeed · Nov 2020
37-21% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months · last posted Jan 2026

Operating bar serving alcoholic beverages

Restaurants
US$550kSeed · Mar 2017
35LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months · last posted Nov 2025

Chain of limited service restaurant offering burgers

Food service chains
US$500kSeed · Sep 2011
15-88% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
16 yr2010
—No postings tracked

Chain of limited service restaurant offering pizza

Food service chains
US$342kSeed · May 2016
28LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - product
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Owner and operator of brewery and bistro

Food service chains
US$230kSeed · Jan 2018
22LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
8 yr2018
—No postings tracked

Restaurant serving multi-cuisine dishes and drinks

Restaurants
US$200kSeed · Jul 2015
13LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - product
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months

Restaurant & bar serving Mexican food & alcohol drinks

Restaurants
US$190kSeed · Oct 2016
—Not available
Advertising / Commission on transaction
10 yr2016
—No postings tracked

Company specializing in brewing beer with artificial intelligence and novel organisms

Services for restaurants
US$110kSeed · Jun 2024
1LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
5 yr2021
—No postings tracked
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Restaurant companies in Ohio

Restaurant chains and dining businesses serving customers across Ohio.

  1. Flipdaddy's

    Chain of limited service restaurant offering burgers

    Food service chains
    See in list
  2. Sweet Carrot

    Restaurant serving multi-cuisine dishes and drinks

    Restaurants
    See in list
  3. TahonaKitchen

    Restaurant & bar serving Mexican food & alcohol drinks

    Restaurants
    See in list
  4. Species X Beer Project

    Company specializing in brewing beer with artificial intelligence and novel organisms

    Services for restaurants
    See in list
  5. 24 Main

    Restaurant providing ocktail and small plate experience

    Restaurants
    See in list
128 companies in OhioAll 70 food service chains companies in Ohio →

Food and beverage companies in Ohio

Companies producing consumer food, beverages, and packaged products.

  1. Algisys

    Producer of algal-based EPA omega-3 oils and vegan protein

    Aquaculture tech
    See in list
  2. BioCraft

    BioCraft Pet Nutrition is a biotech company that develops cultured meat as a sustainable and cruelty-free alternative to traditional pet food

    Food processing
    See in list
  3. The Toasted Oat

    Premier online platform for toto slot games and Hongkong lottery

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  4. 16 Lots Brewing

    brewery of beers

    Food processing
    See in list
  5. Chill Pop

    Manufacturer & brand of ice-creams

    Food processing
    See in list
101 companies in OhioAll 45 food processing companies in Ohio →

Alcoholic beverage companies in Ohio

Breweries, distillers, and other alcoholic beverage businesses in Ohio.

  1. Taft’s Brewing Company

    Brand of beer

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list
  2. Benbecula Distillery

    Producer of single malt whisky, offering distillery tours and membership options

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list
  3. Rhinegeist

    Premium beer brand

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list
  4. Warped Wing

    Brand of beer

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list
  5. Saucy Brew Works

    Craft brewery and coffeehouse creating experiences in Ohio with beer and coffee

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list
65 companies in OhioAll 41 alcoholic beverage products companies in Ohio →

Agriculture companies in Ohio

Businesses supporting crop farming, livestock, and agricultural production.

  1. Advancing Eco Agriculture

    Regenerative agriculture solutions: enhancing crop health, soil vitality, and farm profitability

    Crop farming
    See in list
  2. Andersons Humic Solutions

    Manufacturer of plant nutrients, soil amendments, and industrial and cob products

    Crop tech
    See in list
  3. Willowaynurseries

    Willoway Nursery is a wholesale growers of quality nursery stock.

    Crop inputs
  4. A.M. Leonard

    B2B distributor of horticultural tool & supplies

    Crop inputs
  5. Norden Mfg

    Innovative farm equipment manufacturer specializing in hay accumulator systems and attachments

    Services for crop farming
46 companies in OhioAll 690 services for crop farming companies in United States →

Food distribution and packaging companies in Ohio

Companies distributing, packaging, and supplying food products.

  1. proampac

    ProAmpac is a global flexible packaging company with enhanced product offerings unparalleled in the industry.

    Food packaging
    See in list
  2. fresh mark inc.

    Fresh Mark is a food production company that provides bacon, ham, dry sausage, hot dogs, deli, and specialty meats.

    Food distributors
    See in list
  3. Heidelbergdistributing

    Heidelberg Distributing Company is a wine and spirits company providing alcoholic beverages.

    Food distributors
    See in list
  4. Latitude 36 Foods

    Provider of food packaging services

    Food packaging
  5. rohrer corporation

    Rohrer Corporation is a packaging and containers company that provides blister cards, club packaging, cartons, header cards, and clamshells.

    Food packaging
57 companies in OhioAll 1,322 food distributors companies in United States →

Food and agriculture startups in Ohio

Recently founded food and agriculture companies in Ohio.

  1. Benbecula Distillery

    Producer of single malt whisky, offering distillery tours and membership options

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list
  2. Species X Beer Project

    Company specializing in brewing beer with artificial intelligence and novel organisms

    Services for restaurants
    See in list
  3. 24 Main

    Restaurant providing ocktail and small plate experience

    Restaurants
    See in list
  4. Mellotone Beer

    Brand of beers

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list
  5. Mariola Italian

    Restaurant serving multiple dishes

    Restaurants
33 companies in Ohio

Food and agriculture companies hiring in Ohio

Food and agriculture companies in Ohio with hiring activity.

  1. Condado Tacos

    Offers event catering services

    Food service chains
    See in list
  2. Cleveland Kitchen

    Provider of grocery and staples for consumers

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  3. Over Easy

    Internet first brand offering healthy breakfast shakes and bars

    Online grocery
    See in list
  4. Juicy Marbles

    Platform offering plant-based meat products

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  5. Smart Soda

    Provider of vending & ice machines, water dispensers and accessories

    Food processing & packaging equipment
    See in list
33 companies in Ohio

Public food and agriculture companies in Ohio

Publicly listed food and agriculture companies in Ohio.

  1. Kroger

    American retailer of consumer goods

    Food retailers
    See in list
  2. Owens-Illinois

    Glass container product manufacturer

    Food packaging
    See in list
  3. Wendy's International

    Operator of fast food chains

    Food service chains
    See in list
  4. The J.M. Smucker Company

    Multi-category food and beverages company

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  5. Lancaster Colony

    Manufacturer & supplier of food & beverages products

    Food processing
    See in list
13 companies in Ohio
Mobile reach

Top 10 food and agriculture apps from Ohio

The most-installed Android apps published by food and agriculture companies headquartered in Ohio — 27.7M installs between them. 39 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
Installs21.2M
Rating4.67658K ratings
Installs, year on year+20%
Last updatedMay 2026
Legal entityWendy's International, LLCdeclared on Google Play
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2

Marco's Pizza

by Marco's Pizza

Installs2.3M
Rating2.299K ratings
Installs, year on year+22%
Last updatedJan 2026
Legal entityMarco's Pizza Holdings, LLCdeclared on Google Play
Marco's Pizza screenshot 1Marco's Pizza screenshot 2Marco's Pizza screenshot 3Marco's Pizza screenshot 4Marco's Pizza screenshot 5Marco's Pizza screenshot 6
3

White Castle Online Ordering

by white castle

Installs1.9M
Rating3.7217K ratings
Last updatedOct 2025
Legal entityWHITE CASTLE MANAGEMENT CO.declared on Google Play
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4

Charleys Rewards

by Charleys

Installs884K
Rating4.6217K ratings
Installs, year on year+20%
Last updatedMay 2026
Legal entityGosh Enterprises, Inc.declared on Google Play
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5

Donatos Pizza

by Donatos Pizza

Installs394K
Rating3.1415K ratings
Installs, year on year+11%
Last updatedJun 2026
Legal entityDonatos Pizzeria, LLCdeclared on Google Play
Donatos Pizza screenshot 1Donatos Pizza screenshot 2Donatos Pizza screenshot 3Donatos Pizza screenshot 4Donatos Pizza screenshot 5Donatos Pizza screenshot 6
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United Dairy Farmers

by United Dairy Farmers

Installs336K
Rating4.755K ratings
Installs, year on year+18%
Last updatedMay 2025
Legal entityROVERTOWNdeclared on Google Play
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7

LaRosa’s Pizzeria Ordering App

by LaRosa's

Installs221K
Rating4.813K ratings
Installs, year on year+14%
Last updatedApr 2026
Legal entityLarosa's, Inc.declared on Google Play
LaRosa’s Pizzeria Ordering App screenshot 1LaRosa’s Pizzeria Ordering App screenshot 2LaRosa’s Pizzeria Ordering App screenshot 3LaRosa’s Pizzeria Ordering App screenshot 4LaRosa’s Pizzeria Ordering App screenshot 5LaRosa’s Pizzeria Ordering App screenshot 6
8

BIBIBOP Rewards

by BIBIBOP

Installs168K
Rating4.674K ratings
Last updatedDec 2024
Legal entityGosh Enterprises, Inc.declared on Google Play
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9

Roast Perfect

by Certified Angus Beef

Installs163K
Rating3.35226 ratings
Last updatedOct 2025
Legal entityCertified Angus Beef, LLCdeclared on Google Play
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10

Hot Head Burritos

by Hot Head Burritos

Installs110K
Rating4.61K ratings
Installs, year on year+32%
Last updatedFeb 2026
Legal entityHHAF ADVERTISING, LLCdeclared on Google Play
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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 Ohio 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, Ohio55

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 Ohio

52Acquisition
3Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Lakeview farms7
  2. Mbc companies4
  3. The J.M. Smucker Co.4
  4. Shearer’s3
  5. Marzetti2

Most acquired or merged

  1. The J.M. Smucker Co.4
  2. Coshocton grain2
  3. Country pure foods2
  4. Alpha Foods Co2
  5. Sun america2

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

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Food and Agriculture Industry Landscape of the United States

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

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Food and agriculture funding in Ohio

28 food and agriculture companies in Ohio have recorded equity funding, US$98.64m in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Ohio

Meet the people behind food and agriculture companies in Ohio. 102 of 516 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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