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Best Food & Beverage Products Companies in Minneapolis, United States

The 35 best Food & Beverage Products companies in Minneapolis, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Bellisio Foods.

35companies tracked
$235.3Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
12have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · FOOD & BEVERAGE PRODUCTS × MINNEAPOLIS

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.

50companies analysed
98%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
3unicorns
2015median founding year
1Mcombined LinkedIn audience
96%of audience held by top 3
4companies hiring publicly (12 mo)

Ranked: Best Food & Beverage Products companies in Minneapolis

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundStageFounderFoundedTech stackPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1Bellisio Foods
Brand of extruded snacks
$168M193 mo agoAcquiredSteve Young
CEO
1985Concrete CMSApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+1114 patents
Innovative food packaging containers and ready‑to‑use harness‑style split‑case systems.
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2MOM Brands
Multi-category snacks holding company
$25M167 mo agoAcquired—2010—20 patents
Reduced-foam hot cereals and puffed grain snack manufacturing processes
1 job opening
3So Good So You
Organic cold-pressed juice shots for immunity, energy, detox, and overall wellness
$16M70 mo agoAcquired—2014ShopifyApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+22——
4Seven Sundays
Non-GMO breakfast cereals brand
$9M39 mo agoSeries AHannah Barnstable
President / Founder
2011Shogun Page BuilderCart FunctionalityShopify+22—1 job opening
5Bizzy Coffee
Organic cold brew coffee and espresso for on-the-go energy
$7M55 mo agoSeries B—2015———
6Immaculate Baking
B2B baking products supplier
$4M192 mo agoAcquiredScott Blackwell
Founder
1993WordPressMySQLPHP+20——
7Bizzy Cold Brew
Internet-first brand offering ready-to-drink coffee
$2M9 mo agoFunding RaisedAlex French
Co-Founder & CEO
2015Webflow EcommerceWebflowMemberStack+15——
8Peace Coffee
Brand of coffee
$1M14 mo agoAcquiredLee Wallace
Owner & CEO
1996Cart FunctionalityShopifyRichpanel+29——
9Live Better
Delicious sprouted snacks, tortilla chips, and crackers made with premium ingredients
$1M135 mo agoSeries B—2011WordPressMySQLPHP+16——
10Land O'Lakes
Farmer-owned cooperative offering dairy products, recipes, and culinary expertise
$1M227 mo agoFunding Raised—1995Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Windows Server+25——
11JonnyPops
Delicious frozen fruit and cream bars with a kindness mission
$615K94 mo agoSeed—2011WordPressMySQLPHP+33—1 internship · 1 award
12General Mills
Multi-category brand of food products
—203 mo agoPublicKristine Miller
Co-Founder Team Associate
1866SitecoreMicrosoft ASP.NETBootstrap+2265 patents
Formulating and processing dough-based, frozen, and packaged food products and ingredients.
1 internship · 1 partnership · 1 award

Top 12 Food & Beverage Products companies in Minneapolis

#1
Funding Raised · Minneapolis, Minnesota · founded 2015 · 26 employees
$1.8Mraised
▾

Internet-first brand offering ready-to-drink coffee. Its product offering includes medium roast, espresso blend, breakfast blend, light roast, and more.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2025Conventional Debt$1.8M
Founders & team
Alex FrenchCo-Founder & CEOAndrew HealyCo-Founder
Tech stack
AccessibeApple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsGoogle Analytics
#2
Acquired · Minneapolis, Minnesota · founded 1996 · 33 employees
$1.4Mraised
▾

Brand of coffee

Funding rounds
  • Jun 2025Unattributed$1.4M
  • Jan 2022Grant (prize money)$20K
Founders & team
Lee WallaceOwner & CEO
Investors
United States Department of Agriculture, LFE Capital
Tech stack
AccessibeApple PayAwinBackbone.JsCart FunctionalityCloudflare
#3
Series A · Minneapolis, Minnesota · founded 2011
$9Mraised
▾

Non-GMO breakfast cereals brand

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 7k LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 3 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Quality Technician, Business Intelligence Analyst
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jun 2023Series A$6M
  • 2022Seed$1M
  • Sep 2017Seed$1.5M
  • Nov 2014Seed$475K
Founders & team
Hannah BarnstablePresident / Founder
Investors
Sidekick, Clover Vitality, grt sht ventures, Katjes Greenfood
Tech stack
AosApache Http ServerApple PayAttentiveCart FunctionalityCloudflare
#4
Acquired · Minneapolis, Minnesota · founded 1985 · 391 employees
$168Mraised
▾

Brand of extruded snacks

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2010Venture Debt$168M
Founders & team
Steve YoungCEO
Investors
GE Capital, Centre Partners, Falcon Investment Advisors
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsConcrete CmsGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font Api
#5
Acquired · Minneapolis, Minnesota · founded 2014 · 93 employees
$16.1Mraised
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Organic cold-pressed juice shots for immunity, energy, detox, and overall wellness. The company offers a range of organic, cold-pressed juice shots designed to support various aspects of health, including immunity, energy, digestion, detox, and mood. They focus on using certified organic ingredients, powerful functional plants, and nutrient-dense superfoods to create delicious and nutritious products. The company is committed to sustainability, using renewable energy and recyclable packaging. They aim to make a positive impact on both people's health and the environment. They offer a variety of shots and multi-packs catering to different needs, such as immunity support with ginger and elderberry, energy boosts with caffeine, and detox blends with spirulina. The company emphasizes wellness and community, striving to create connections through its products and promote a healthier lifestyle.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 9k LinkedIn followers · 127 engagements/post (3.7× cohort median)
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: National Sales Manager - Central
Activity: 2 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2020Series A$14.5M
  • Oct 2016Seed$1.6M
Investors
Prelude Growth Partners
Tech stack
Animate.CssApple Icloud MailCloudflareCore-JsFacebook PixelGodaddy
#6
Series B · Minneapolis, Minnesota · founded 2015 · 32 employees
$7Mraised
▾

Organic cold brew coffee and espresso for on-the-go energy. They specialize in crafting organic, cafe-quality cold brew coffee and espresso products. They offer ready-to-drink options and brew-it-yourself formats, including coarse grounds, brew bags, and whole beans. The company emphasizes maximum flavor and strength through a meticulous brewing process. Customers can shop for products, explore recipes, and earn rewards through a loyalty program. They focus on providing convenient and delicious caffeine solutions for busy lifestyles. The company also offers a subscription service through their newsletter. They are a B2C business.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 6k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 product launches · 2 partnerships · 2 awards (incl. Bizzy Cold Brew) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2022Series B$7M
  • 2017Series A—
  • Oct 2015Seed—
Investors
Food-X, SOSV, Bluestein Ventures, Sidekick, M25, The Syndicate Fund
Tech stack
Cart FunctionalityShopifyVenmoPaypalApple PayAmazon Pay
#7
Acquired · Minneapolis, Minnesota · founded 2010 · 1001 employees
$25Mraised
▾

Post-consumer is a producer and company of snacks. Their products include chips, oats, nuts, cookies. Their brands include Chips Ahoy, Honey Maid, Nutter Butter, Oreo, Alpha-bits Better, Oats Bran Flakes, Dreamworks, Farinamills, Golden Crips, Good Morenings, Grape-Nuts, etc. The company sell their products through retailers as well as online.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 56k LinkedIn followers — 5.5% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public)
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2012Conventional Debt$25M
#8
Acquired · Minneapolis, Minnesota · founded 1993 · 10 employees
$4.3Mraised
▾

Immaculate Baking Company engages in the production and sale of baked goods for restaurants, airplanes, supermarkets, and club stores. It offers organic cookie dough, brownie dough, chocolate chunk cookies, dough buttermilk biscuits, scones, cookies, cinnamon rolls and crescent rolls, pie crusts, and snack cookies.

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2010Series A$4.3M
Founders & team
Scott BlackwellFounder
Investors
Sherbrooke Capital, LFE Capital, Equity38
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpYoutubeUnderscore.JsSlick
#9
Series B · Minneapolis, Minnesota · founded 2011 · 37 employees
$1.1Mraised
▾

Delicious sprouted snacks, tortilla chips, and crackers made with premium ingredients. They craft craveable and delicious chips and crackers using all-natural, premium, Non-GMO Project Verified ingredients, focusing on sprouted seeds, beans, and grains to unlock the goodness inside. This holistic approach to taste delivers a way better crunch and flavor. They offer a variety of flavors, including sweet chili and sweet potato, and also produce sprouted barley crackers. Sprouting plays a vital role in developing great flavor, texture, and color. Recipes are available to enhance the snacking experience. The snacks are available at retailers nationwide and online, offering a convenient way to shop and enjoy these simply sprouted tortilla chips and crackers. They focus on providing nutritious and delicious snacks.

Funding rounds
  • May 2015Series B—
  • May 2013Series A$1.1M
Investors
ACG
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsEndurance Page CacheFacebook Pixel
#10
Funding Raised · Minneapolis, Minnesota · founded 1995 · 207 employees
$1.1Mraised
▾

Farmer-owned cooperative offering dairy products, recipes, and culinary expertise. This organization provides a wide array of dairy staples including butter, cheese, eggs, whipping cream, and plant-based alternatives. It emphasizes its connection to farmer-owners, highlighting that product purchases directly support them. The company offers recipes, cooking techniques, and expert advice through articles and newsletters, fostering a community around dairy. It promotes the use of its products in various meals and provides inspiration for cooks and bakers. The organization focuses on quality dairy and culinary innovation.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 122k LinkedIn followers — 11.9% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Oct 2007Grant (prize money)$1.1M
Investors
USAID
Tech stack
Adobe Audience ManagerAdobe Client Data LayerAdobe Experience Platform LaunchAmazon AlbAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud Mail
#11
Seed · Minneapolis, Minnesota · founded 2011 · 50 employees
$615.3Kraised
▾

Delicious frozen fruit and cream bars with a kindness mission. They craft simple ingredient frozen treats bursting with flavor, free from artificial dyes, and made in a peanut-free facility. They offer both cream pops and vegan options, ensuring something for everyone. Each pop features a kind deed, encouraging customers to spread positivity. Through the Kindness is Golden rewards program, they celebrate acts of kindness. They partner with schools to promote anti-bullying campaigns. They are committed to making the world a better place, one pop at a time. They are a B2C company with a social impact mission. They have a cart, allergen information, and contact information on their website.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 10k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2018Seed$115.3K
  • Mar 2015Seed$500K
Tech stack
Cart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsElementorElfsight
#12
Public · Minneapolis, Minnesota · founded 1866 · 34000 employees
—raised
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Multi-category brand of food products. Their products include baking products, cereals, fruits, soups, vegetables, snacks, and more. It includes multiple brands such as Gold Medal, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Yoki, Haagen-Dazs, Pillsbury, Cheerios, Betty Cracker, and more. The company sells its products directly, as well as through grocery stores, natural food chains, e-commerce grocery providers, foodservice distributors, and more. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $18.99B and a net profit of $2.7B.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 807k LinkedIn followers — 79.0% of this cohort's audience · 193 engagements/post (5.7× cohort median)
Activity: 1 partnerships · 1 awards (incl. Laune Woods and Blue Buffalo) announced in 12 mo
Founders & team
Kristine MillerCo-Founder Team AssociateJeffrey HarmeningCEO
Investors
FEMA, Twin Ridge Capital Management, Boston York Restaurant Group
Tech stack
AngularjsAuraAxiosAzureAzure Front DoorBackbone.Js

Funding & investor landscape

$235.3Mtotal disclosed funding
11companies funded
17disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
LFE Capital2 rounds
Sherbrooke Capital2 rounds
Sidekick2 rounds
ACG1 rounds
Bluestein Ventures1 rounds
Boston York Restaurant Group1 rounds
Bread and Butter Ventures1 rounds
Centre Partners1 rounds
Clover Vitality1 rounds
Connetic Ventures1 rounds

Notable founders

Alex French
Co-Founder & CEO · Bizzy Cold Brew
Andrew Healy
Co-Founder · Bizzy Cold Brew
Lee Wallace
Owner & CEO · Peace Coffee
Hannah Barnstable
President / Founder · Seven Sundays
Steve Young
CEO · Bellisio Foods
Scott Blackwell
Founder · Immaculate Baking
Kristine Miller
Co-Founder Team Associate · General Mills
Jeffrey Harmening
CEO · General Mills
Pete Lescoe
ex-Founder · Food Should Taste Good
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 2,465,768 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Food & Beverage Products coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH SIGNALS · United States

How research on Alternative Proteins is moving in the United States

A read on the academic research around Alternative Proteins — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 235 United States-affiliated papers.

research sentiment over time
202020232026
enthusiastic · positive · guarded tone
Tone is overwhelmingly optimistic and intensifying — the enthusiastic (strongly-positive) share moved 28% → 41% across 2020–2026.
top research entities
  • Purdue University West Lafayette14
  • Johns Hopkins University11
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst10
  • North Carolina State University7
  • Kansas State University7
leading researchers
David Julian McClements · Jayson L. Lusk · Mansha Kapur · Gonçalo Fernando · Dwayne Holmes · Frederico Castelo Ferreira · Glynn T. Tonsor · Jeffery K. Tomberlin
▲ Breakthroughs21 · 9%
▲ 0%→6% share
13 median citations48% since 2021mostly methods-led
Breakthroughs are rising (0%→6% of field), led by Computational biology.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Computational biology5
  • Proteomics3
  • Sequence (biology)3
  • Mutant2
  • Alternative splicing2
Landmark Structural studies of p53 inactivation by DNA-contact mutations and its rescue by suppressor mutations via alternative p · 74 cites
◆ Advancements98 · 42%
▲ 0%→38% share
3 median citations68% since 2021mostly empirical
Advancements are rising (0%→38% of field), led by Food science.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Food science5→24
  • Sustainability1→5
  • Soy protein2→4
Newly emergingBiotechnology 0→10
Landmark A review on plant-based proteins from soybean: Health benefits and soy product development · 513 cites
▼ Concerns64 · 27%
▲ 0%→31% share
12 median citations86% since 2021mostly empirical
Concerns are rising (0%→31% of field), led by Food science.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Food science2→11
Newly emergingBiotechnology 0→13 · Sustainability 0→12 · Consumption (sociology) 0→8
Landmark Considering Plant-Based Meat Substitutes and Cell-Based Meats: A Public Health and Food Systems Perspective · 306 cites
RESEARCH HOTSPOTS · United States

Where alternative proteins 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 York8 · +0.11
Opportunity · Biotechnology
Boston6 · +0.32
SF Bay Area6 · +0.28
Opportunity · Food choice
PATENT SIGNAL · United States

Who's filing alternative proteins patents in the United States

United States alternative proteins patent filing is accelerating — 74 filings from 38 assignees (2016–2025), led by Whitewave Services, Heinz Brands H J, Cargill; annual filings 1→15.

74 filings38 assigneespeak 18/yr2016–2025
filing momentum (YoY 2016–2025)
top patent filers
  • Whitewave Services7
  • Heinz Brands H J7
  • Cargill7
  • Kalamazoo Holdings6
  • Hershey5
  • Herbalife INT Of America4
  • Paragon Flavors4
  • Pepsico4

Common questions

How many Food & Beverage Products companies are there in Minneapolis, United States?
Radar tracks 35 indexable Food & Beverage Products companies headquartered in Minneapolis, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Food & Beverage Products companies in Minneapolis, United States?
The Food & Beverage Products companies in Minneapolis, United States on this list have raised a combined $235.3M in disclosed equity funding across 11 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Food & Beverage Products company in Minneapolis, United States?
Bellisio Foods is the highest-funded Food & Beverage Products company in Minneapolis, United States, with $168M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Food & Beverage Products companies in Minneapolis, United States are funded?
11 of the 35 Food & Beverage Products companies in Minneapolis, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Food & Beverage Products unicorns are there in Minneapolis, United States?
None of the Food & Beverage Products companies in Minneapolis, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Minneapolis, United States Food & Beverage Products companies?
The most active investors in Minneapolis, United States Food & Beverage Products companies on this list include LFE Capital, Sherbrooke Capital, Sidekick, ACG, Bluestein Ventures.
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