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Best Food & Beverage Products Companies in New York, United States
The 416 best Food & Beverage Products companies in New York, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Chobani.
By Riya SenguptaFinancials
416companies tracked
$3.6Bdisclosed funding
0unicorns
130have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · FOOD & BEVERAGE PRODUCTS × NEW YORK
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
597kcombined LinkedIn audience
46%of audience held by top 3
8companies hiring publicly (12 mo)
Ranked: Best Food & Beverage Products companies in New York
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Founder | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chobani Producer and brand of yogurt 74Funding top 19%Product top 22%Innovation top 27%Tech top 32% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 19% Producttop 22% Innovationtop 27% Techtop 32% Markettop 35% Patentstop 37% Partnerstop 37% Newstop 43% Growthbottom 49% Moatbottom 49% Globalbottom 37% Funding: Raised $1.4B across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 12 yrs (0.2/yr) Product: 3 product launch events in 12 mo, 4 the year before · 12 distinct product lines rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 74/100 | $1.4B | 8 mo ago | 2,267 2,267 → 2,367 (+4%) | 2005 | — | 18 patents Low‑sugar plant and dairy alternatives, oat‑flour formulations, and ready‑packaging technologies. | 2 awards |
| 2 | LIVEKINDLY Collective Brand of meat and plant based products 64News top 25%Growth top 30%Funding top 34%Market top 47% All 8 signals ▾Newstop 25% Growthtop 30% Fundingtop 34% Markettop 47% Techbottom 43% Partnersbottom 40% Globalbottom 38% Moatbottom 38% News: 5 BI events in 12 mo (of 18 tracked, 6 types) · 2 high-value events (IPO/M&A/funding/contracts) in 12 mo Growth: 1 acquisition/expansion move in 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | $535M | 62 mo ago | 500 | 2020 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Magic Spoon Online retailer of high-protein, low-sugar cereal, granola, and cereal treats 45Funding top 23%Moat top 31%Tech top 38%Talent top 38% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 23% Moattop 31% Techtop 38% Talenttop 38% Marketbottom 46% Globalbottom 36% Growthbottom 35% Newsbottom 22% Funding: Raised $209M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 7 yrs (0.7/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $209M | 42 mo ago | 47 | 2019 | Gregory Sewitz Co-Founder | — | 6 job openings |
| 4 | Vita Coco Brand of coconut water products | $199M | 143 mo ago | 342 | 2003 | Ira Liran Co-Founder | — | — |
| 5 | ALOHA Brand of nutrition supplements | $113M | 88 mo ago | 20 | 2012 | Brad Charron CEO | 16 patents Portable solar-powered smart speakers and low-floor vehicle suspension technologies | — |
| 6 | Good Catch Developer of vegan and plant-based seafood substitutes | $82M | 62 mo ago | 49 | 2016 | Derek Sarno Co-Founder | — | — |
| 7 | Fever-Tree Brand of soda 80Innovation top 20%Funding top 21%Market top 31%Product top 34% All 11 signals ▾Innovationtop 20% Fundingtop 21% Markettop 31% Producttop 34% Fin. healthtop 35% Newstop 41% Techtop 43% Talentbottom 49% Growthbottom 46% Moatbottom 38% Globalbottom 37% Innovation: 10 product lines Funding: Raised $71.6M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 13 yrs (0.2/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 80/100 | $72M | 16 mo ago | 302 302 → 272 (-10%) | 2003 | Tim Warrillow Co-Founder & Managing Director | — | 1 launch |
| 8 | Hippeas Developer of snacks brand | $68M | 65 mo ago | 33 33 → 41 (+24%) | 2015 | Livio Bisterzo Founder & CEO | — | 1 job opening · 1 award |
| 9 | SIMULATE Brand of chicken nugget | $61M | 60 mo ago | 47 | 2018 | Sam Terris Co-Founder | 3 patents Medical imaging phantoms and plant‑based chicken‑like protein food manufacturing | — |
| 10 | Icelandic Provisions Authentic Icelandic Skyr, protein-rich yogurt, made with traditional heirloom cultures 55Funding top 25%Talent top 28%Tech top 32%Growth top 35% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 25% Talenttop 28% Techtop 32% Growthtop 35% Moattop 38% Patentstop 41% Innovationtop 43% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 23% Newsbottom 22% Funding: Raised $54.3M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 11 yrs (0.7/yr) Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $54M | 8 mo ago | 11 | 2015 | Terry McGuire Co-Founder | 8 patents Plant-based fermented food manufacturing processes and associated food packaging solutions. | 1 award |
| 11 | B&G Foods Multi-category food & beverages company | $50M | 67 mo ago | 2,847 2,847 → 1,495 (-47%) | 1996 | — | 8 patents Automated kitchen utensil dispensing mechanisms for food service applications | — |
| 12 | HumanCo Venture capital firm focused on multiple sectors | $35M | 56 mo ago | 37 | 2019 | Jason Karp Founder and CEO | — | — |
| 13 | Maple Hill Brand of multi-category dairy products 50Funding top 28%Growth top 28%Talent top 38%Moat top 48% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 28% Growthtop 28% Talenttop 38% Moattop 48% Techbottom 45% Newsbottom 45% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 35% Funding: Raised $32.5M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 11 yrs (0.5/yr) Growth: Web rank 10,000,000 → 5,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $32M | 13 mo ago | 17 17 → 19 (+12%) | 2009 | Laura Joseph Co-Founder | — | — |
| 14 | Incredo Sugar Brand of cookies, gummies, chocolate, and nut spreads | $30M | 36 mo ago | 40 | 2019 | — | — | — |
| 15 | C16 Biosciences Biodesigning high-performance ingredients for consumer goods, enhancing health and sustainability 48Talent top 22%Funding top 36%Market bottom 43%Global bottom 37% All 5 signals ▾Talenttop 22% Fundingtop 36% Marketbottom 43% Globalbottom 37% Newsbottom 22% Talent: Analyst team rating 5/5 · 3 named leaders on record Funding: Raised $25.1M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 8 yrs (0.6/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $25M | 28 mo ago | 45 | 2018 | Shara Ticku Co-Founder & CEO | — | 1 launch · 3 awards |
| 16 | Wandering Bear Coffee Brand of ready to drink coffee 64Tech top 24%Innovation top 30%Funding top 40%Product top 41% All 7 signals ▾Techtop 24% Innovationtop 30% Fundingtop 40% Producttop 41% Growthtop 45% Marketbottom 38% Globalbottom 29% Tech: 62 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services Innovation: 3 product lines rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | $25M | 16 mo ago | 30 | 2014 | — | — | — |
| 17 | Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Premium ice cream, vegan options, nationwide shipping, and local scoop shops | $24M | 75 mo ago | 14 | 2008 | Pete Leeuwen Co-Founder & Co-Owner | — | 2 job openings |
| 18 | MatchaBar Internet first brand offering energy and sports drinks 32Tech top 33%Funding top 38%Growth top 45%Global bottom 36% All 6 signals ▾Techtop 33% Fundingtop 38% Growthtop 45% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 23% Newsbottom 22% Tech: 47 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare Funding: Raised $21.0M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 10 yrs (0.7/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 32/100 | $21M | 26 mo ago | 14 | 2014 | — | — | — |
| 19 | Rind Snacks Internet first brand of dried fruit snacks 35Tech top 28%Funding top 35%Talent bottom 49%Growth bottom 48% All 8 signals ▾Techtop 28% Fundingtop 35% Talentbottom 49% Growthbottom 48% Productbottom 45% Globalbottom 37% Newsbottom 27% Marketbottom 23% Tech: 49 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare Funding: Raised $18.6M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 6 yrs (0.8/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100 | $19M | 24 mo ago | 10 | 2018 | Matt Weiss Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 20 | Owl’s Brew Boozy tea and tea cocktails made with real, clean ingredients | $18M | 56 mo ago | 30 | 2013 | Maria Littlefield Co-Founder | — | 1 launch |
| 21 | Chip City Cookies Brand of cookies 50Tech top 30%Growth top 45%Funding top 46%Talent bottom 49% All 7 signals ▾Techtop 30% Growthtop 45% Fundingtop 46% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 41% Globalbottom 29% Newsbottom 18% Tech: 36 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare, Vercel rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $18M | 25 mo ago | 68 | 2017 | Theodore Gailas Co-Founder | — | — |
| 22 | Sanzo Brand of flavored sparkling water 48Tech top 27%Funding top 40%Talent bottom 49%Growth bottom 46% All 8 signals ▾Techtop 27% Fundingtop 40% Talentbottom 49% Growthbottom 46% Productbottom 45% Globalbottom 39% Marketbottom 35% Newsbottom 27% Tech: 53 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare Funding: Raised $16.3M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 6 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $16M | 29 mo ago | 43 43 → 87 (+102%) | 2018 | Sandro Roco Founder | — | 1 expansion |
| 23 | Hydrant Rapid hydration solutions with electrolytes, real fruit, and no junk | $15M | 65 mo ago | 11 | 2016 | — | — | — |
| 24 | Kencko Brand of energy drink | $14M | 52 mo ago | 105 | 2015 | Tomas Froes Co-Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 25 | HALO Retailer of electrolyte powders, vitamins, and mineral blends for hydration 35Tech top 28%Growth top 42%Innovation top 43%Product top 46% All 12 signals ▾Techtop 28% Growthtop 42% Innovationtop 43% Producttop 46% Talentbottom 49% Fundingbottom 48% Newsbottom 47% Partnersbottom 46% Fin. healthbottom 34% Globalbottom 32% Moatbottom 22% Marketbottom 20% Tech: 51 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare Growth: Revenue +32% YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100 | $13M | 22 mo ago | 15 | 2017 | Robin Shobin Founder | — | — |
| 26 | Owen's Craft Mixers Carbonated drink brand | $12M | 61 mo ago | 22 | 2015 | Josh Miller Co-Founder | — | 2 job openings |
| 27 | Tomorrow Farms Brand offering food and beverage products | $10M | 49 mo ago | 23 | 2021 | Alexander Klokus Co-Founder | — | — |
| 28 | David Protein Brand of protein bars 55Tech top 27%Funding top 35%Growth top 45%Market bottom 46% All 7 signals ▾Techtop 27% Fundingtop 35% Growthtop 45% Marketbottom 46% Moatbottom 42% Talentbottom 39% Globalbottom 29% Tech: 53 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services Funding: Raised $10.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 2 yrs (1.0/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $10M | 12 mo ago | — | 2023 | Peter Rahal Co-Founder & CEO | — | 1 launch |
| 29 | Zack's Mighty Brand of extruded snacks | $9M | 46 mo ago | 7 | 2019 | — | — | — |
| 30 | Nirvana Water Sciences Brand of natural packaged water | $9M | 28 mo ago | 29 | 2020 | — | — | — |
| 31 | Cure Hydration Internet first brand of nutrition drink mixes to improve health and wellness | $8M | 34 mo ago | 9 | 2018 | Lauren Picasso CEO and Founder | — | 1 launch |
| 32 | Mike's Hot Honey Premium honey infused with chilies, offering a sweet and spicy flavor | $8M | 40 mo ago | 29 | 2010 | Michael Kurtz Founder & President | — | 1 job opening · 2 launchs · 1 partnership |
| 33 | Pipsnacks Provider of popcorn brand products | $8M | 28 mo ago | 7 | 2012 | Jeff Martin Co-Founder | — | 2 launchs · 1 partnership |
| 34 | Eat Mezcla Brand of bars 48Tech top 31%Growth top 35%Funding top 40%Global bottom 36% All 5 signals ▾Techtop 31% Growthtop 35% Fundingtop 40% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 23% Tech: 48 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $8M | 3 mo ago | 10 | 2019 | — | — | 3 launchs |
| 35 | Gutzy Organic Organic prebiotic smoothies and snacks for a healthy gut 24Growth top 35%Funding bottom 49%Tech bottom 46%Talent bottom 45% All 6 signals ▾Growthtop 35% Fundingbottom 49% Techbottom 46% Talentbottom 45% Globalbottom 33% Marketbottom 11% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo Funding: Raised $6.7M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 12 yrs (0.2/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 24/100 | $7M | 17 mo ago | 5 | 2012 | David Istier Founder / CEO | — | 1 job opening · 1 launch |
| 36 | Foodnerd Internet-first brand offering plant-based superfoods 35Tech top 33%Growth top 35%Funding top 47%Talent bottom 49% All 6 signals ▾Techtop 33% Growthtop 35% Fundingtop 47% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 32% Marketbottom 20% Tech: 46 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100 | $6M | 4 mo ago | 8 | 2017 | Sharon Cryan Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 37 | Hella Cocktail Internet-first brand of premium mixers, crafted bitters, and soda | $5M | 41 mo ago | 11 | 2011 | — | — | — |
| 38 | United Sodas of America Online platform offering fruit-favored soda | $4M | 33 mo ago | 8 | 2019 | Marisa Zupan Co-Founder | — | — |
| 39 | Nunbelievable Internet first brand offering multi-category cookies | $4M | 36 mo ago | 5 | 2018 | — | — | — |
| 40 | Recess Calm, cool, collected functional beverages for relaxation and focus 53Tech top 31%Growth top 35%News top 36%Funding top 39% All 9 signals ▾Techtop 31% Growthtop 35% Newstop 36% Fundingtop 39% Moattop 48% Producttop 49% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 39% Globalbottom 38% Tech: 39 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare, Netlify Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $3M | 8 mo ago | 48 | 2018 | Benjamin Witte Founder & CEO | — | 4 launchs · 1 award |
| 41 | Actual Veggies Brand of burgers 37Growth top 35%Talent top 38%Partners top 45%Tech top 50% All 8 signals ▾Growthtop 35% Talenttop 38% Partnerstop 45% Techtop 50% Fundingbottom 45% Globalbottom 29% Marketbottom 21% Newsbottom 21% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 37/100 | $3M | 15 mo ago | 9 | 2020 | Jason Rosenbaum Co-CEO & Co-Founder | — | — |
| 42 | Super Provider of functional beverages and infused water products 48AI top 15%Patents top 32%Moat top 32%Innovation top 42% All 9 signals ▾AItop 15% Patentstop 32% Moattop 32% Innovationtop 42% Techtop 42% Fundingbottom 40% Marketbottom 36% Globalbottom 35% Newsbottom 27% AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC) Patents: 54 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 23 filings since 2022 vs 29 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $3M | 21 mo ago | 72 | — | — | 54 patents Dynamic creation, personalization, and streaming of digital media content and audio experiences | — |
| 43 | Lulu Snacks Internet first brand offering multi category snacks | $3M | 35 mo ago | — | 2017 | Allison Lin Co-Founder & COO | — | 2 launchs · 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 44 | Ripi Internet first brand of frozen stuffed pasta 53Growth top 28%Funding top 50%Talent bottom 45%Tech bottom 33% All 5 signals ▾Growthtop 28% Fundingtop 50% Talentbottom 45% Techbottom 33% Globalbottom 33% Growth: Web rank 50,000,000 → 10,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Funding: Raised $2.4M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $2M | 2 mo ago | — | 2025 | Ian Tecklin Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 45 | Explorer Cold Brew Brand of coffee products 35Tech top 28%Growth top 45%Funding top 48%Talent bottom 49% All 6 signals ▾Techtop 28% Growthtop 45% Fundingtop 48% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 17% Tech: 46 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services Growth: Web rank 5,000,000 → 10,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100 | $2M | 18 mo ago | 5 | 2020 | Cason Crane Founder | — | — |
| 46 | Afterlife Ag Brand of mushrooms | $1M | 27 mo ago | — | 2021 | Ryan Freed Co-Founder | — | — |
| 47 | Rip Van Wafels Delicious, low-sugar snacks: Wafels, wafers, cookies, healthy, and convenient 45Tech top 28%Growth top 35%Talent top 38%Funding bottom 42% All 7 signals ▾Techtop 28% Growthtop 35% Talenttop 38% Fundingbottom 42% Marketbottom 33% Globalbottom 32% Newsbottom 22% Tech: 45 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $880K | 0 mo ago | 17 | 2011 | Marco De Leon Co-Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 48 | B-SIDES Internet first brand of plant-based puffed snacks 24Tech top 46%Talent bottom 49%Funding bottom 42%Global bottom 25% All 4 signals ▾Techtop 46% Talentbottom 49% Fundingbottom 42% Globalbottom 25% Tech: 24 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare Talent: 1 named leader on record · 1 C-suite/founder profile curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 24/100 | $500K | 1 mo ago | — | 2024 | Yousuf Ahmed Founder | — | — |
| 49 | Crave New World Provider of ready-to-eat meals featuring nostalgic flavors with clean ingredients | $472K | 21 mo ago | — | 2023 | Matthew Brag Founder | — | — |
| 50 | RocketCup Coffee Specialty coffee roaster offering curated blends and coffee roasting tours | $300K | 14 mo ago | — | 2022 | Tom Cullen Co-Founder & CEO | — | — |
Top 12 Food & Beverage Products companies in New York
#1
Series D · Norwich, New York · founded 2005 · 2267 employees$1.4Braised▾
Series D · Norwich, New York · founded 2005 · 2267 employees
Chobani, LLC is the producer of the Chobani brand of strained yogurt. It is genetically modified (non-GMO) and contains only natural ingredients and natural sweeteners. Chobani sponsored the US Olympic Team in 2012. Chobani opened its first yogurt bar in New York City's SoHo neighborhood in July, 2012. It opened one of the world’s largest yogurt-processing plants in Twin Falls, Idaho. The plant won the 2013 DBIA Design-Build Project of the Year award and the 2013 Food Plant of the Year award from Food Engineering magazine. Expanded to Australia in 2011, Canada in 2013 and UK in 2012.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 74how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 19%Product
top 22%Innovation
top 27%Tech
top 32%Market
top 35%Patents
top 37%Funding: Raised $1.4B across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 12 yrs (0.2/yr) · Last round Series D (Oct 2025)
Product: 3 product launch events in 12 mo, 4 the year before · 12 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series D
Innovation: 18 patents (top 40% of patent-holders) · 9 filings since 2022 vs 7 in 2017-21 · 7 new-product events in 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 201k LinkedIn followers — 33.7% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Oct 2025Series D$650M
- Jun 2018PE—
- Apr 2014Conventional Debt$750M
Investors
Hoopp, Thomas Properties Group, TPG
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesAosApache Http ServerApple Icloud Mail
#2
Series C · New York City, New York · founded 2015 · 11 employees$54.3Mraised▾
Series C · New York City, New York · founded 2015 · 11 employees
Authentic Icelandic Skyr, protein-rich yogurt, made with traditional heirloom cultures. This company produces Skyr, a traditional Icelandic yogurt, using an original recipe and heirloom Icelandic cultures. Their Skyr is thick, creamy, and packed with protein, offering a nutritious and delicious option compared to other yogurts. They emphasize the cultural heritage and unique production process of their Skyr, highlighting its Icelandic origins and the use of time-honored methods. They focus on providing a high-protein, lower-sugar alternative in the yogurt market, appealing to health-conscious consumers. They are committed to quality and authenticity in their food production.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 55how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 25%Talent
top 28%Tech
top 32%Growth
top 35%Moat
top 38%Patents
top 41%Funding: Raised $54.3M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 11 yrs (0.7/yr) · Last round Series C (Sep 2025)
Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Tech: 39 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Vercel · Devops: Nginx
Audience (LinkedIn): 10k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Sep 2025Series C$7.1M
- Aug 2022Series C$11M
- Nov 2021Series C$10.6M
- Feb 2021Series B$3.5M
Founders & team
Investors
DGNL Ventures, Breitlane
Tech stack
Adobe Audience ManagerAmazon AdvertisingAngularjsBootstrapCloudwaysCookieyes
#3
Series B · New York City, New York · founded 2019 · 10 employees$7.5Mraised▾
Series B · New York City, New York · founded 2019 · 10 employees
Brand of bars
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 48how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 31%Growth
top 35%Funding
top 40%Global
bottom 36%Market
bottom 23%Tech: 48 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services · Observability: Microsoft Clarity, Sentry
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $7.5M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 3 yrs (0.7/yr) · Last round Conventional Debt (Mar 2026)
Audience (LinkedIn): 5k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 3 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Mar 2026Conventional Debt—
- Feb 2026Series B$9.5M
- Dec 2023Series A$5.6M
Investors
Dream Ventures, Santatera Capital, Bluestein Ventures, GRUPO DMI, Lever VC, Habitat Partners
Tech stack
AccessibeAliaAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApple PayBlotout Edgetag
#4
Seed · Buffalo, New York · founded 2017 · 8 employees$6Mraised▾
Seed · Buffalo, New York · founded 2017 · 8 employees
Internet-first brand offering plant-based superfoods. Its cereal flavors include strawberry, blueberry, apple, and more. Its products are made of raw, sprouted, and organic ingredients. The company claims that the product is vegan and free of soy, chemicals, added sugar, and gluten.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 35how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 33%Growth
top 35%Funding
top 47%Talent
bottom 49%Global
bottom 32%Market
bottom 20%Tech: 46 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare · Security: Hsts, Http/3
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $6.0M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 6 yrs (0.7/yr) · Last round Seed (Jan 2026)
Audience (LinkedIn): 3k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jan 2026Seed$7.5M
- Apr 2024Seed$5.8M
- Jul 2023Seed$1M
- Apr 2020Seed$2M
Founders & team
Investors
Selva Ventures, Cistern Capital, S2 Venture Partners, SDH Capital
Tech stack
Apple PayCarecart Sales Pop UpCart FunctionalityCdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Browser Insights
#5
Seed · New York, New York · founded 2025$2.4Mraised▾
Seed · New York, New York · founded 2025
Internet first brand of frozen stuffed pasta. This business produces chef-crafted ravioli and other stuffed pasta varieties designed for home preparation. The products are flash-frozen to maintain quality and flavor profiles. The company focuses on providing restaurant-style meal options that can be prepared in a home kitchen.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 53how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 28%Funding
top 50%Talent
bottom 45%Tech
bottom 33%Global
bottom 33%Growth: Web rank 50,000,000 → 10,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $2.4M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Seed (Apr 2026)
Talent: 1 named leader on record
Funding rounds
- Apr 2026Seed$2.4M
Founders & team
Investors
Great Circle Ventures, Paperboy Ventures
Tech stack
Apple PayCart FunctionalityCloudflareCore-JsFacebook PixelGodaddy
#6
Seed · Brooklyn, New York · founded 2011 · 17 employees$879.6Kraised▾
Seed · Brooklyn, New York · founded 2011 · 17 employees
Delicious, low-sugar snacks: Wafels, wafers, cookies, healthy, and convenient. Offers a variety of better-for-you snacks, including Wafels, Mini Wafels, Gluten-Free Wafers, Cookies, and innovative products like Romeos and Crispy Dunes. Focuses on providing low-sugar, high-fiber options with natural flavors and non-GMO ingredients. The snacks are designed to be a delicious and guilt-free choice. Customers can shop all products, explore different product categories, and even build a custom bundle. The website features account login, cart functionality, and a search option for easy navigation. They offer free shipping on qualifying orders and a satisfaction guarantee. The company also provides wholesale options, international orders, and a newsletter subscription.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 45how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 28%Growth
top 35%Talent
top 38%Funding
bottom 42%Market
bottom 33%Global
bottom 32%Tech: 45 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare · Observability: Microsoft Clarity, Sentry
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Audience (LinkedIn): 18k LinkedIn followers — 3.0% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
- May 2026Conventional Debt—
- Dec 2013Seed$697.6K
- Oct 2011Seed$182K
- Oct 2011Seed$182K
Founders & team
Investors
SG Credit Partners, Working Lab Capital
Tech stack
AccessibeAmazon AdvertisingAmazon WebstoreApple PayCart FunctionalityCdnjs
#7
Acquired · Kinderhook, New York · founded 2009 · 17 employees$32.5Mraised▾
Acquired · Kinderhook, New York · founded 2009 · 17 employees
Brand of multi-category dairy products. The company is engaged in manufacturing and supply of organic dairy products. It offers products such as organic whole milk, greek yogurt, drinkable yogurt, kefir, cream on top yogurt, and raw milk cheese.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 50how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 28%Growth
top 28%Talent
top 38%Moat
top 48%Tech
bottom 45%News
bottom 45%Funding: Raised $32.5M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 11 yrs (0.5/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (May 2025)
Growth: Web rank 10,000,000 → 5,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Audience (LinkedIn): 2k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 awards · 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- May 2025Grant (prize money)$21.5M
- Sep 2022Grant (prize money)$20M
- Jan 2017Series A$15.5M
- Nov 2016Series A$12.5M
Founders & team
Investors
Sunrise Strategic Partners, InvestEco, Armonia, S2G Investments, United States Department of Agriculture, Hedgewood
Tech stack
BootstrapGodaddyGoogle CloudGoogle Cloud CdnGsapHsts
#8
Public · New York City, New York · founded 2003 · 302 employees$71.6Mraised▾
Public · New York City, New York · founded 2003 · 302 employees
Brand of soda
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 80how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 20%Funding
top 21%Market
top 31%Product
top 34%Fin. health
top 35%News
top 41%Innovation: 10 product lines
Funding: Raised $71.6M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 13 yrs (0.2/yr) · Last round Post IPO (Feb 2025)
Market: 302 employees (top 13% of Food & Beverage Products) · Revenue ~$250M · Top-1,000,000 web property
Audience (LinkedIn): 38k LinkedIn followers — 6.4% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Feb 2025Post IPO$88M
- Mar 2013PE$71.6M
Founders & team
Investors
LDC, Molson Coors, The Independent Investment Trust
Tech stack
Adobe AnalyticsAdobe Experience Platform LaunchAxiosCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementGodaddy
#9
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2014 · 30 employees$25.1Mraised▾
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2014 · 30 employees
Brand of ready to drink coffee
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 64how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 24%Innovation
top 30%Funding
top 40%Product
top 41%Growth
top 45%Market
bottom 38%Tech: 62 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services · Observability: Microsoft Clarity, Sentry
Innovation: 3 product lines
Funding: Raised $25.1M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 9 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Series A (Feb 2025)
Audience (LinkedIn): 7k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Feb 2025Series A$4M
- Mar 2023Series A$5M
- Mar 2022Series A$5M
- May 2021Series A$2.2M
Investors
M3 Ventures, AF Ventures, RCV Partners, Beliade
Tech stack
Alpine.JsAmazon PayApple PayAudioeyeBootstrapCloudflare
#10
Seed · Brooklyn, New York · founded 2024$500Kraised▾
Seed · Brooklyn, New York · founded 2024
Internet first brand of plant-based puffed snacks. This business produces savory snacks made from corn, oats, and peas. The products are seasoned with plant-based ingredients and are designed as an alternative to traditional processed snack foods. The manufacturing process focuses on utilizing upcycled ingredients to create crunchy snacks that provide protein and fiber.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 24how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 46%Talent
bottom 49%Funding
bottom 42%Global
bottom 25%Tech: 24 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare · Security: Hsts, Http/3
Talent: 1 named leader on record · 1 C-suite/founder profile curated
Funding: Raised $500k across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Seed (May 2026)
Audience (LinkedIn): 135 LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- May 2026Seed$500K
Founders & team
Investors
Cap Ventures 8182
Tech stack
Alpine.JsApple PayAwinCloudflareCore-JsFacebook Pixel
#11
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2023$10Mraised▾
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2023
David Protein is a nutrition brand that offers rigorously perfected protein bars with 28g of protein, 150 calories, and 0g of sugar. The company has developed a unique formula designed to support muscle growth and fat loss. With a focus on science-based nutrition, David Protein aims to provide a high-quality product that meets the needs of health-conscious consumers.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 55how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 27%Funding
top 35%Growth
top 45%Market
bottom 46%Moat
bottom 42%Talent
bottom 39%Tech: 53 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services · Observability: Microsoft Clarity, Sentry
Funding: Raised $10.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 2 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Series A (May 2025)
Growth: Web rank 500,000 → 1,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 32k LinkedIn followers — 5.4% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- May 2025Series A$75M
- Aug 2024Seed$10M
Founders & team
Investors
Valor Equity Partners, Greenoaks
Tech stack
Apple PayCart FunctionalityChart.JsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-Js
#12
Series B · New York City, New York · founded 2018 · 48 employees$3Mraised▾
Series B · New York City, New York · founded 2018 · 48 employees
Calm, cool, collected functional beverages for relaxation and focus. They offer a range of beverages and mood powders designed to help consumers relax and unwind amidst the stresses of modern life. The company focuses on creating products that provide a calming effect without alcohol, offering an alternative for those seeking balance and focus. They emphasize ingredients that promote relaxation and cognitive function. The brand also offers merchandise. Customers can purchase products directly through their website, with options for subscription and savings. They also focus on customer engagement through newsletters and social media. The company aims to provide a refreshing and functional experience for consumers seeking a moment of calm.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 53how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 31%Growth
top 35%News
top 36%Funding
top 39%Moat
top 48%Product
top 49%Tech: 39 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare, Netlify · Observability: Sentry
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
News: 3 BI events in 12 mo (of 8 tracked, 4 types) · Top themes: Funding
Audience (LinkedIn): 37k LinkedIn followers — 6.2% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 5 product launches · 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Oct 2025Series B$30M
- Nov 2024Series B$24.7M
- Feb 2019Series A$3M
Founders & team
Investors
CAVU Consumer Partners, Rocana Ventures, Midnight Venture Partners, Dohler Ventures, Torch Capital, VANQUISH EQUITY
Tech stack
Adobe Audience ManagerAmazon AdvertisingAwinCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
Funding & investor landscape
$3.6Btotal disclosed funding
121companies funded
276disclosed rounds
4rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Notable founders
Terry McGuire
Co-Founder · Icelandic Provisions
Gregg Rubin
Co-Founder · Icelandic Provisions
Sharon Cryan
Founder & CEO · Foodnerd
Ian Tecklin
Founder & CEO · Ripi
Marco De Leon
Co-Founder & CEO · Rip Van Wafels
Abhishek Pruisken
Co-Founder · Rip Van Wafels
Laura Joseph
Co-Founder · Maple Hill
Tim Joseph
Founder · Maple Hill
Tim Warrillow
Co-Founder & Managing Director · Fever-Tree
Yousuf Ahmed
Founder · B-SIDES
Peter Rahal
Co-Founder & CEO · David Protein
Benjamin Witte
Founder & CEO · Recess
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
Computational biology and proteomics driving breakthroughs — field share rose from 0% to 6% across 235 US papers.
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
Food science advancements intensifying — papers quintupled (5→24) alongside newly emerging Biotechnology contributing 10 papers.
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
Sustainability and Biotechnology concerns newly emerging — together adding 25 papers as Food science concern papers rose 2→11.
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
Boston6 · +0.32
SF Bay Area6 · +0.28
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 New York, United States?
Radar tracks 416 indexable Food & Beverage Products companies headquartered in New York, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Food & Beverage Products companies in New York, United States?
The Food & Beverage Products companies in New York, United States on this list have raised a combined $3.6B in disclosed equity funding across 121 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Food & Beverage Products company in New York, United States?
Chobani is the highest-funded Food & Beverage Products company in New York, United States, with $1.4B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Food & Beverage Products companies in New York, United States are funded?
121 of the 416 Food & Beverage Products companies in New York, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Food & Beverage Products unicorns are there in New York, United States?
None of the Food & Beverage Products companies in New York, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in New York, United States Food & Beverage Products companies?
The most active investors in New York, United States Food & Beverage Products companies on this list include Siddhi Capital, Melitas Ventures, Gaingels, Rocana Ventures, Collab Fund.
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