Best Food & Beverage Products Companies in Maryland, United States
The 36 best Food & Beverage Products companies in Maryland, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Eat the Change.
Our analysis of 50 Food & Beverage Products companies
$6.7b in tracked funding; 98% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Food & Beverage Products companies in Maryland
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakery from Germany Brand of cookies | — | — | Unfunded | — | Eric Estes Co-Founder | — | — |
| 2 | barcelona nut store Barcelona Nut Company specializing in nuts, trail mixes, and cotton candy . | — | — | Acquired | 80 | — | — | — |
| 3 | dairy maid dairy Dairy Maid Dairy offers a wide range of milk products from local farms. | — | — | Acquired | 110 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | — |
| 4 | Drinkmore Custom Water Provider of custom-labeled bottled water with in-house design and bottling | — | — | Unfunded | — | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+18 | — |
| 5 | Honest Tea Organic juices and drinks for kids with natural ingredients | — | — | Funding Raised | 9 | — | — | — |
| 6 | hoop tea Hoop Tea is a handmade alcoholic iced tea infused malt beverage crafted on the beach of Ocean City Maryland… | — | — | Acquired | 3 | Danny Robinson Founder & CEO | Builder.ioNode.jsSvelteKit+9 | — |
| 7 | kol foods KOL Foods is an e-commerce platform for various types of meats. | — | — | Private | — | — | Cart FunctionalityBigCommerceAmazon ALB+26 | — |
| 8 | Living Health Market Provider of supplements, healthy foods, and integrative medicine services | — | — | Unfunded | — | Tom Chaney Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+25 | — |
Top 12 Food & Beverage Products companies in Maryland
#1
Series B · Bethesda, Maryland · founded 2020 · 29 employees$32.6Mraised▾
Brand of nutrient dense snacks
- May 2025Series B$1000K
- Oct 2023Series B$14M
- Aug 2022Series B$14.5M
- Feb 2021Series A$4.1M
#2
Series A · Cumberland, Maryland · founded 2020 · 8 employees$10.3Mraised▾
Internet first brand of tea
- Aug 2023Series A$7.3M
- Oct 2022Seed$3M
#3
Series A · Baltimore, Maryland · founded 2003 · 31 employees$11.6Mraised▾
True Citrus Inc. produces and supplies citrus-based products. It offers grapefruit, lemon, lemonade, lime, orange, and citrus drink mixes; and citrus products for water, tea, and recipes, as well as for cooking, baking, and seasoning. It markets and sells its products through grocery stores and retailers in the United States and internationally, as well as online.
- Apr 2016Series A—
- Nov 2015Series A$2.5M
- Mar 2012Series A$4M
- May 2011Series A$2M
#4
Series A · Columbia, Maryland · founded 2015 · 2 employees$8.3Mraised▾
ReThink manufactures and markets fruit infused water. It supplies water in various flavors such as fruit punch, apple, orange, mango, berry, strawberry, lemon etc. It also offers information regarding the ingredients and nutritional contents of its products. The company claims its products are free of sugar, sodium, and have zero calories. Its products can be purchased online throguh the website.
- Jun 2019Series A$1.3M
- Jul 2018Series A$6.7M
- Mar 2016Seed$345K
#5
Seed · Baltimore, Maryland · founded 2013$1.9Mraised▾
Zest Functional Beverages offers high caffeine energy teas and functional drinks to help individuals achieve more every day with science-backed ingredients. Their range includes energy tea drinks, plant-powered sleep teas, immunity support teas, and more.
- May 2021Seed$50K
- Oct 2019Seed$650K
- Jan 2019Seed$1M
- May 2018Conventional Debt$130K
#6
Seed · Perry Hall, Maryland · founded 2021$150Kraised▾
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- Jan 2024Seed$150K
#7
Series A · Baltimore, Maryland · founded 2009 · 35 employees$5Mraised▾
Organic dressings, marinades, and sauces to simplify food and amplify life. They offer a range of organic and dietary-conscious products, including dressings, marinades, and sauces catering to various needs like Whole30, gluten-free, keto, and vegan. The company provides recipes and meal planning resources to inspire customers. They focus on simplifying food choices and amplifying the enjoyment of life through flavorful and healthy options. They offer a subscription to their newsletter for discounts. The website offers account login, cart functionality, and secure checkout. They also provide wholesale options, shipping information, and customer support. They are committed to accessibility and data privacy.
- Apr 2018Series A$1.1M
- Sep 2015Series A$5M
#8
Seed · Accident, Maryland · founded 2002 · 29 employees$425Kraised▾
FireFly Farms is a cheese brand. Their products include cheese. Their products include vegan and handcrafted. The company sells the majority of their products in Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Pittsburgh.
- Jan 2022Grant (prize money)$20K
- Oct 2019Seed$425K
- Jul 2018Conventional Debt—
#9
Series B · Crofton, Maryland · founded 2002 · 12 employees$400Kraised▾
Specialty coffee roasters supporting the Chesapeake Bay, offering organic, medium roasted coffee contributing to oyster restoration efforts.
- Jun 2012Series B$400K
- Feb 2012Series B—
#10
Seed · Rockville, Maryland · founded 2017 · 48 employees$20Kraised▾
Producer of packaged food items intended for working and busy parents. The company provides frozen food products that are convenient to cook and maximize nutrient density to support a healthy lifestyle, enabling professional parents and children to eat a delicious meal while choosing from a wide variety of choices.
- Mar 2023Seed—
- Jan 2022Grant (prize money)$20K
#11
Acquired · Ocean City, Maryland · founded 2013$151.1Kraised▾
Brand of tea
- Feb 2020Seed$151.1K
#12
Seed · Baltimore, Maryland · founded 2007 · 11 employees$87.8Kraised▾
Manufacturer of handmade gourmet caramels and related gift items. The company produces a variety of caramel flavors, including those infused with pretzels, chocolate, and spices. They also offer caramels in various packaging options, such as resealable pouches, gift bags, and gift boxes, suitable for individual consumption or gifting purposes. Additionally, they provide caramel sauces and corporate gifting options. The caramels are made using a four-generation-old family recipe.
- Jul 2016Seed$62.8K
- Sep 2011Seed$25K
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- Purdue University West Lafayette14
- Johns Hopkins University11
- University of Massachusetts Amherst10
- North Carolina State University7
- Kansas State University7
- Computational biology5
- Proteomics3
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- Mutant2
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- Whitewave Services7
- Heinz Brands H J7
- Cargill7
- Kalamazoo Holdings6
- Hershey5
- Herbalife INT Of America4
- Paragon Flavors4
- Pepsico4
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