Industry Reccomendations 🟡

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AF Ventures
CPG Incubators

AF Ventures is a venture capital fund that also operates as an accelerator for innovative food and beverage startups. In addition to providing funding, AF Ventures offers mentorship, strategic guidance, and industry connections to help startups succeed.

New York, USA

www.afventures.vc
Applied Food Sciences (AFS)
Product Development

Focuses on functional ingredients and provides support for food and beverage product development.

Texas, USA

appliedfoods.com
Big Ideas Ventures
CPG Incubators

Big Idea Ventures is a global venture capital fund and accelerator program dedicated to supporting and investing in innovative startups in the food and agriculture sectors. With a focus on sustainable and plant-based solutions, Big Idea Ventures provides funding, mentorship, and resources to help entrepreneurs bring impactful ideas to market.

New York, USA

bigideaventures.com
Catapult Commercialization Services
Product Development

Offers end-to-end product development and commercialization services for food and beverage companies.

Minnesota, USA

catapultserv.com
Chobani Incubator
CPG Incubators

Launched by Chobani, a leading yogurt company, this program focuses on supporting and mentoring startups in the food and beverage industry. Selected companies receive equity-free grants, mentorship, and access to Chobani's resources and facilities

New York, USA

www.chobani.com
Compusense
Sensory Analysis & Testing

Specialized in sensory testing software and services to assist with consumer testing and sensory analysis.

Ontario, Canada

compusense.com
CuliNex
Product Development

A food and beverage product development consultancy specializing in natural and organic foods.

Washington, USA

www.culinex.biz
Eurofins Scientific
Shelf Life Testing

A global leader in bioanalytical testing, including shelf life testing, to ensure product quality and safety.

Worldwide

www.eurofins.com
FEMI Incubator/Accelerator at Purdue
CPG Incubators

FEMI, an incubator and accelerator at Purdue University, nurtures and accelerates innovative startups in the food, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Leveraging Purdue's expertise and resources, FEMI provides entrepreneurs with mentorship, industry connections, and the infrastructure needed to propel their ventures forward.

Indiana, USA

ag.purdue.edu
Food Innovation Solutions
Product DevelopmentMarket Research

A boutique consultancy, Food Innovation Solutions focuses on product development, innovation strategy, and market research for food and beverage companies of various sizes.

London, UK

www.foodinnovationsolutions.com
KitchenTown
CPG Incubators

KitchenTown offers a food business incubator program that provides access to a shared commercial kitchen space, mentorship, and networking opportunities. It aims to support food entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses efficiently.

Mattson
Product DevelopmentMarket Research

Mattson is a food and beverage innovation company that specializes in product development, culinary research, and consumer insights. They work with clients to create and bring innovative products to market.

California, USA

mattsonco.com
Q Laboratories
Shelf Life Testing

Specializes in microbiology, chemistry, and shelf life testing services for food, beverage, and cosmetic industries.

Ohio, USA

www.qlaboratories.com
Sensory Spectrum
Sensory Analysis & Testing

Conducts sensory and consumer research to provide insights into product perception and acceptance.

New Jersey, USA

www.sensoryspectrum.com
The Food Loft
CPG Incubators

The Food Loft is a food-focused incubator and accelerator that supports food and beverage startups with mentorship, resources, and connections to help them navigate the development process.

Boston, USA

www.thefoodloft.com