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The Tennessee edition · 2026

Food and agriculturecompanies in Tennessee

Restaurants, beverages, food production, farming, startups and more: the companies building food and agriculture in Tennessee, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

291 company profiles18 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
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Recent food and agriculture business events in Tennessee

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 377 food and agriculture companies in Tennessee, last 24 months: 17 M&A deals · 7 Contracts · 3 launches. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Feb 2026.

LaunchGourmet Coffee Program

The Peach Cobbler Factory

The Peach Cobbler Factory , one of America’s fastest-growing dessert brands, announced today the national rollout of its new Gourmet Coffee Program

Beverage
Contract

Grain Craft · client: Bunge Global SA

In mid-April, Grain Craft said it was acquiring the corn milling assets in North America of Bunge Global SA.

Contract

Grain Craft · client: Port of portland

Grain Craft has reached an agreement with the Port of Portland for a long-term lease extension for the company’s flour mill property in Portland.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Soteria acquires Hamilton plastics

Blaige & Company ("Blaige") has announced the sale of Hamilton Plastics, Inc. ("Hamilton") to Soteria Flexibles Corp. ("Soteria").

Manufacturing of high‑performance coextruded and barrier films
LaunchHandmade biscuits

Cracker barrel

Cracker Barrel is poised to announce the return of handmade biscuits Wednesday, saying they will be 'rolled by hand and baked fresh throughout the day.'

Food
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Crown bakeries acquires Golden Dough Bakeries & Co.

Crown Bakeries has acquired Golden Dough Bakeries & Co., a Winter Park, Fla.-based provider of packaged baked foods products for the wholesale, retail and foodservice channels.

Bakeries
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Hand Family Companies acquires Stone Distributing Company

Stone Distributing Company, a San Marcos-based craft beverage distributor and a key player in San Diego's beer industry since 1999, has been acquired by Hand Family Companies (HFC) in a…

Craft beverage distribution
ContractService

Prophet · client: Cracker barrel

Prophet and Viral Nation, which are working with Cracker Barrel on guest and employee experiences and social media transformation, respectively.

ContractService

Viral nation · client: Cracker barrel

Prophet and Viral Nation, which are working with Cracker Barrel on guest and employee experiences and social media transformation, respectively.

ContractService

Blue engine · client: Cracker barrel

Cracker Barrel has brought on Blue Engine to support the company’s storytelling, consumer PR, experiential marketing and partnerships as part of a wider brand refresh.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Bakemark acquires Best brands

BakeMark has acquired the brand and product portfolio of Best Brands from CSM Bakery Solutions.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Monogram foods acquires Progressive gourmet

Monogram Foods, a leading manufacturer and marketer of beef jerky, corn dogs, pre-cooked bacon, appetizers, and other value-added meat products, announces today that it has acquired…

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Fidelity national financial acquires O'charley's

Fidelity National Financial Inc., a title insurance and mortgage services company, is buying the restaurant operator O'Charley's Inc.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Murry’s Inc. acquires Bake crafters

Murry’s Inc., a portfolio company of San Francisco-based private equity firm Encore Consumer Capital, has acquired Bake Crafters Food Co. Financial terms of the transaction were not…

Food & Beverage Manufacturing
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Bansk group acquires Red's all natural

Bansk Group, a private investment firm focused on consumer brands, is acquiring a majority stake in Red’s All Natural, a brand of clean label frozen burritos and breakfast sandwiches.

M&AAcquisition

Crown bakeries acquires Michel’s Bakery

The acquisition comes less than three weeks after Crown Bakeries acquired Michel’s Bakery, a Philadelphia-based baker specializing in large-scale, private label baking for distributors…

Bakery
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Stratas foods acquires Supreme oil company

Stratas Foods has completed the purchase of Supreme Oil Company, based in Englewood, NJ.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Monogram food solutions acquires Trail’s Best Meat Snacks

Monogram’s move into Indiana will likely add as many as 75 more people to its current 225-person employee roster, said Wes Jackson, president of Monogram Food Solutions. The company…

Food manufacturing
M&AAcquisition · Pending

Csm acquires Best brands

CSM, the world’s largest supplier of bakery products, has agreed to acquire Minnetonka, Minn.-based premium bakery manufacturer Best Brands for $510 million in cash.

Premium Bakery Manufacturer
LaunchLittle Debbie Valentine’s Day themed products

McKee Foods

For those interested in baked foods, The Killer Brownie Co. has launched Kitchen Sink Brownie, featuring rainbow sprinkles, mini chocolate chips and M&M’s, while McKee Foods has released…

Snack
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) and HF Capital acquires Monogram foods

Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) and HF Capital have acquired a significant stake in Monogram Foods.

Prepared Food Industry

Food and agriculture companies in Tennessee, by funding and team

Few food and agriculture companies in Tennessee 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 291 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Manufacturer of prepared foods and food solutions

Food processing
US$24.36mSeries C · Aug 2021
1,392+345% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
22 yr2004
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2025

Provider of direct-to-consumer, pasture-raised meat

Food processing
US$15.20mSeries A · Mar 2021
24+45% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Internet first brand of protein drinks

Food & beverage products
US$6.28mSeries A · Oct 2024
14LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Brand of whiskey

Alcoholic beverage products
US$5.66mSeries A · Apr 2016
23+10% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
15 yr2011
—No postings tracked

Brand of dried fruits & nuts

Food & beverage products
US$4.00mSeries A · Sep 2024
13+0% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Brand of kombucha

Food & beverage products
US$3.97mSeries A · Apr 2025
23LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
8 yr2018
—No postings tracked

Wholesaler of spirits and cocktails

Alcoholic beverage products
US$3.50mSeries A · Jan 2023
7LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Chain of limited service restaurant offering gourmet dishes

Food service chains
US$2.50mSeries A · Jan 2016
3LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
33 yr1993
—No postings tracked

Provider of event catering services

Food service chains
US$1.63mSeed · Jun 2025
25LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
18 yr2008
—No postings tracked

Restaurant serving chicken dishes and beverages

Restaurants
US$1.15mSeed · Mar 2013
46recorded
Fee-for-service
14 yr2012
—No postings tracked

Provider of agriculture carbon offsetting, ecosystem, and other services

Services for crop farming
US$246kSeed · Aug 2023
17+23% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months · last posted Aug 2026

Operator of multiple coffee shops offering specialty coffee, food, and merchandise

Food service chains
US$225kSeed · Apr 2022
18LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
9 yr2017
—No postings tracked

Nolensville brewery offering flavorful beers, seltzers, taproom, and event space

Alcoholic beverage products
US$200kSeed · Apr 2015
—Not available
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
12 yr2014
—No postings tracked

Restaurant & bar serves own processed beer and dishes

Food processing
US$100kSeed · Jun 2014
—Not available
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
12 yr2014
—No postings tracked

Restaurant & bar serving alcoholic drinks and snacks

Restaurants
US$70kSeed · Dec 2010
6LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of flexible packaging for the confectionery industry

Food safety testing
US$50kSeed · Jan 2017
4LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
12 yr2014
—No postings tracked

Restaurant serving craft beer & food

Restaurants
US$25kSeed · Mar 2017
16LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
10 yr2016
—No postings tracked

Brand of tequila

Alcoholic beverage products
US$15kSeed · Jun 2012
—Not available
E-commerce - product
17 yr2009
—No postings tracked

Chain of limited service restaurants

Food service chains
—None recorded
77,000+6% 12 mo to Jul 2023recorded Jul 2023
E-commerce - product
57 yr1969
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Chain of limited service restaurant serving chickens

Food service chains
—None recorded
12,498+3,352% vs previous recordrecorded Dec 2012
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
55 yr1971
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of healthy snacks

Food & beverage products
—None recorded
5,878recorded Dec 2019
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
62 yr1964
0none in 3 months

Largest Captain D's franchisee, serving seafood with great customer service

Food service chains
—None recorded
4,208+1% 12 mo to Dec 2017recorded Dec 2017
Fee-for-service
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of bakery food

Food processing
—None recorded
3,514+15% vs previous recordrecorded
E-commerce - product
92 yr1934
0none in 3 months · last posted Jan 2026

Brand of milk products

Food & beverage products
—None recorded
598+38% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product
95 yr1931
0none in 3 months

Provider of bakery products processing services

Food service chains
—None recorded
394+611% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
30 yr1996
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026
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Restaurant & food service companies

Restaurant chains, dining operators, and food service businesses.

  1. Holiday Deli

    Chain of limited service restaurant offering gourmet dishes

    Food service chains
    See in list
  2. Pinewood Social

    Restaurant serving chicken dishes and beverages

    Restaurants
    See in list
  3. Elegy Coffee

    Operator of multiple coffee shops offering specialty coffee, food, and merchandise

    Food service chains
    See in list
  4. Smith & Lentz

    Restaurant & bar serves own processed beer and dishes

    Food processing
    See in list
  5. The Brass Door

    Restaurant & bar serving alcoholic drinks and snacks

    Restaurants
    See in list

Alcoholic beverage & drinks companies

Breweries, distilleries, spirits, and beverage product companies.

  1. Drink Whiskey

    Brand of whiskey

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list
  2. Walker Brothers

    Brand of kombucha

    Food & beverage products
    See in list
  3. Spirited Hive

    Wholesaler of spirits and cocktails

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list
  4. Mill Creek Brewing

    Nolensville brewery offering flavorful beers, seltzers, taproom, and event space

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list
  5. Cuestion Spirits

    Brand of tequila

    Alcoholic beverage products
    See in list

Food processing & distribution companies

Food processors, distributors, and packaging businesses.

  1. Monogram Food Solutions

    Manufacturer of prepared foods and food solutions

    Food processing
    See in list
  2. Smith & Lentz

    Restaurant & bar serves own processed beer and dishes

    Food processing
    See in list
  3. McKee Foods

    Manufacturer of bakery food

    Food processing
    See in list
  4. H.T. Hackney

    Wholesale grocery distribution company that provides a range of products and services to the convenience store and foodservice industries

    Food distributors
    See in list
  5. Hand Family Companies

    Multi state beer and beverage distributor with three generations of experience distributing beloved beverages

    Food distributors
    See in list

Farming & agricultural service companies

Crop, livestock, and agriculture support businesses.

  1. AgriCapture

    Provider of agriculture carbon offsetting, ecosystem, and other services

    Services for crop farming
    See in list
  2. Produce Alliance

    Provider of fresh produce management services

    Services for crop farming
    See in list
  3. sungarden sprouts

    SunGarden Sprouts is a supplier of nutrition sprouts, powders, and seeds.

    Crop equipment
  4. pack manufacturing

    Pack Manufacturing designs and produces automated horticultural material handling equipment and machines.

    Crop equipment
  5. Edenconceptsllc

    Eden Concepts is a precision agriculture technology development and consulting company specializing in vegetables and specialty crops.

    Crop farming

Food and agriculture startups in Tennessee

Recently founded food and agriculture companies in Tennessee.

  1. AgriCapture

    Provider of agriculture carbon offsetting, ecosystem, and other services

    Services for crop farming
    See in list
  2. Bacon And More

    Provider of food truck and catering services

    Food service chains
  3. Frosted Luau

    Provider of soft frost desserts, floats, and made-to-order pastry treats

    Food service chains
  4. T3 Vodka

    Brand of vodka and cocktails

    Alcoholic beverage products
  5. Grab a Sammi

    Company offers sustainably packaged sandwiches with extended shelf life

    Food & beverage products
27 companies in Tennessee

Food and agriculture companies hiring in Tennessee

Food and agriculture employers in Tennessee with hiring activity.

  1. Monogram Food Solutions

    Manufacturer of prepared foods and food solutions

    Food processing
    See in list
  2. AgriCapture

    Provider of agriculture carbon offsetting, ecosystem, and other services

    Services for crop farming
    See in list
  3. Cracker Barrel

    Chain of limited service restaurants

    Food service chains
    See in list
  4. Trident Holdings

    Largest Captain D's franchisee, serving seafood with great customer service

    Food service chains
    See in list
  5. McKee Foods

    Manufacturer of bakery food

    Food processing
    See in list
14 companies in Tennessee
Mobile reach

Top 10 food and agriculture apps from Tennessee

The most-installed Android apps published by food and agriculture companies headquartered in Tennessee — 2.7M installs between them. 12 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

Cracker Barrel

by Cracker Barrel

Installs2.3M
Rating4.6721K ratings
Last updatedMar 2026
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2

Weigel's

by Weigel Stores

Installs248K
Rating4.381K ratings
Installs, year on year+30%
Last updatedMay 2025
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3

Hunt Brothers Pizza

by Hunt Brothers Pizza

Installs44K
Rating3.04140 ratings
Last updatedMay 2024
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4

Hattie B's Hot Chicken

by HattieB

Installs30K
Rating4.742K ratings
Last updatedJun 2026
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5

H.T. Hackney Portal

by H.T. Hackney

Installs18K
Rating3.6172 ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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6

Just Love Coffee

by Just Love Coffee

Installs8K
Rating4.81135 ratings
Last updatedJun 2026
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7

Superlo Foods Digital Coupons

by Superlo Foods

Installs6K
Rating5.05 ratings
Last updatedMar 2026
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8

Edley’s BBQ

by Edleys Bar

Installs4K
Rating—
Last updatedSep 2025
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10

Central BBQ

by Central BBQ

Installs231
Rating—
Last updatedJun 2026
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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 Tennessee 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, Tennessee17

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 Tennessee

17Acquisition

Most active acquirers

  1. Crown bakeries3
  2. Monogram food solutions3
  3. Soteria1
  4. Hand Family Companies1
  5. Bakemark1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Best brands2
  2. Hamilton plastics1
  3. Golden Dough Bakeries & Co.1
  4. Stone Distributing Company1
  5. Progressive gourmet1

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

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Food and agriculture funding in Tennessee

18 food and agriculture companies in Tennessee have recorded equity funding, US$69.19m in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Tennessee

Meet the people behind food and agriculture companies in Tennessee. 56 of 291 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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