Best Food Processing Companies in Ohio, United States
The 45 best Food Processing companies in Ohio, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Algisys.
Ranked: Best Food Processing companies in Ohio
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algisys Producer of algal-based EPA omega-3 oils and vegan protein | $9M | 156 mo ago | Series A | Charles Roe Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder | 2009 | — | 11 patents Microbial synthesis of omega-3 fatty acids using Pythium species | — |
| 2 | Main Street Gourmet Cookies processing company | $5M | 184 mo ago | Acquired | — | 1987 | WordPressMySQLPHP+12 | — | — |
| 3 | Petbrosia Internet first brand offering food products for cats and dogs | $4M | 130 mo ago | Deadpooled | Keith Johnson Ex-Founder | 2012 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Coshocton Grain Soy processing company | $2M | 160 mo ago | Acquired | Rhoda Crown CEO | 2012 | — | — | — |
| 5 | BioCraft BioCraft Pet Nutrition is a biotech company that develops cultured meat as a sustainable and cruelty-free… | $1M | 63 mo ago | Seed | Shannon Falconer Co-Founder & CEO | 2016 | WixSentryBootstrap+12 | — | — |
| 6 | 16 Lots Brewing brewery of beers | $930K | 50 mo ago | Seed | Mike Burton Founder | 2016 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Chill Pop Manufacturer & brand of ice-creams | $80K | 119 mo ago | Seed | Maggie Pryor Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Muggswigz Coffee & Tea co. Roaster and retailer of coffee and tea, offering wholesale and catering services | $11K | 55 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2003 | Cart FunctionalityJoomlaAwesomplete+8 | — | — |
Top 12 Food Processing companies in Ohio
#1
Series A · Cleveland, Ohio · founded 2009 · 7 employees$8.9Mraised▾
Producer of algal-based EPA omega-3 oils and vegan protein. This company utilizes a proprietary, sustainable fermentation process to produce these products. The process is cost-effective and scalable, using traditional industrial fermentation equipment. The resulting oils and protein are intended for various markets, including supplements, human and animal nutrition, and potentially pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and cosmetics. The company's technology offers a sustainable alternative to fish oil as a source of EPA omega-3s.
- Aug 2013Series A$6.2M
- Jan 2012Series A$2.5M
- Apr 2011Angel$200K
- Jul 2010Grant (prize money)$150K
#2
Seed · Mason, Ohio · founded 2016$930Kraised▾
Operator of a microbrewery intended to offer a range of craft beers to customers. The company's microbrewery produces and sells a variety of craft beers such as amber, Indian pale ale, pilsner, and dark beer, and also features a taproom, enabling customers to enjoy a variety of beers under one roof.
- Jun 2022Seed$350K
- Feb 2017Seed$580K
#3
Seed · Delaware, Ohio · founded 2016 · 26 employees$1.2Mraised▾
BioCraft Pet Nutrition is a biotech company that specializes in developing cultured meat for the pet food market. They are focused on creating safe, sustainable, and cruelty-free alternatives to traditional animal meat for pets.
- May 2021Seed—
- Mar 2020Grant (prize money)$10K
- Nov 2019Seed—
- Feb 2019Seed$735K
#4
Deadpooled · Cincinnati, Ohio · founded 2012$3.8Mraised▾
Internet first brand offering food products for cats and dogs
- Oct 2015Seed$442.3K
- Jan 2015Seed$1.7M
- Jul 2014Seed$1.2M
- Jan 2014Seed—
#5
Acquired · Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio · founded 1987 · 122 employees$5.3Mraised▾
Cookies processing company
- Apr 2011Series A—
- Apr 2011Series A$5.3M
#6
Acquired · Coshocton, Ohio · founded 2012 · 10 employees$1.8Mraised▾
Soy processing company
- Apr 2013Seed$1.8M
#7
Seed · Cleveland, Ohio · founded 2013 · 2 employees$80Kraised▾
Producer of frozen fruit pops made with a background of wellness and holistic nutrition. The company offers handmade popsicles using local, natural, and organic ingredients that are crafted in a fair, equitable, and sustainable manner along with remaining accessible to those seeking allergen-friendly and vegan products, enabling consumers to indulge in naturally derived food products.
- Sep 2016Seed$80K
#8
Funding Raised · Canton, Ohio · founded 2003$11.3Kraised▾
Roaster and retailer of coffee and tea, offering wholesale and catering services. It sources coffee and tea directly from growers, maintaining control over quality from origin to cup. The company also operates multiple coffee and tea bars, providing a direct-to-consumer experience. Wholesale services supply coffee to other businesses, and catering services provide beverage options for events. A scholarship program supports students in food science and culinary fields. The company hosts annual events showcasing local artists and craftspeople.
- Jan 2022Grant (prize money)$11.3K
#9
Funding Raised · Akron, Ohio · founded 2020$3Kraised▾
Online platform offering feeder insect products. It offers large feeding-grade black soldier fly, fly pupae, fly larvae chicken feed, and more.
- Apr 2021Grant (prize money)$3K
#10
Funding Raised · Marion, Ohio · founded 1936 · 409 employees—raised▾
Manufacturer of grain
#11
Funding Raised · Columbus, Ohio · founded 1989 · 77 employees—raised▾
Fruits & vegetable processing company
- Jan 2022Grant (prize money)—
#12
Acquired · Massillon, Ohio · founded 1900 · 4018 employees—raised▾
Private label snack food manufacturer and distributor
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