Best Startup
The UK’s Food and Beverage industry has seen a rise in innovative startups with unique offerings over the past few years. With their focus on providing quality products and services along with customer convenience, these startups have revolutionized the industry and offer an insight into trends that are pushing the industry forward. From coffee chains and personalized snack boxes to ordering and communication platforms for manufacturers, they’ve all brought about significant changes in how we view and interact with the Food and Beverage industry.
Based in York, these startups have not just dared to think out of the box but also created an impact with their business models. They’ve made a real difference with their consistent focus on customer satisfaction and quality. Below, we’ve curated a list of startups in the Food and Beverage industry that were founded in or after 2020.
No matter whether it’s coffee, brew concentrates, customizable snack boxes, restaurant innovations, grocery delivery services, or wellness drinks, these startups deliver all. They’ve brought forth new and creative ways of selling and delivering food and beverages to customers — innovations that are fitting for modern life.
Blank Street
Located in Brooklyn, New York, United States, Blank Street is a coffee chain offering daily enjoyment of coffee. Its co-founders Issam Freiha and Vinay Menda are focusing on increasing customer interaction and relation. Their use of automated espresso machines ensures the consistency of their coffee products. Its app lets customers order in advance and streamline their experience.
For more info, check their Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
Explorer Cold Brew
Explorer Cold Brew, also located in Brooklyn, NY, is a specialty coffee company that produces cold brew concentrates. This startup by Cason Crane provides customers the option to choose from 4 caffeine levels to suit their needs and preferences. For more updates, follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
SnackMagic
SnackMagic, located in Long Island City, NY, is a product of co-founders Manik Juneja’s and Shaunak Amin’s innovative thinking. It delivers personally customized snack boxes providing a unique treat experience to its customers. For more updates, follow them on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Founders Table Restaurant Group
Founded by Leo Kremer and situated in NY, Founders Table Restaurant Group launched to cultivate innovative and profitable founder-led restaurant companies. The primary focus of this group is on digital and operational innovation to drive the growth of industry-leading foodservice concepts.
ShelfLife
Co-founded by John Cline and Lillian Cartwright in New York, ShelfLife is an ordering and communication platform for food and beverage manufacturers. The platform is dedicated to saving time and increasing transparency throughout the upstream supply chain. For more updates, follow them on LinkedIn.
Umamicart
Founded by Andrea Xu in New York, Umamicart is an Asian product-curating grocery delivery service. It also offers inspiration for recipes, occasion-specific cooking kits, and pantry essentials. For more updates, follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Georgie & Tom’s
Georgie & Tom’s, co-founded by Georgina Wood and Tom Allchurch, is located in NY. They deliver freshly prepared high-quality meals to your home, ensuring you a convenient meal in less than ten minutes. Check their updates on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Moment
Moment, located in New York, offers botanical beverages specifically designed for meditation. This wellness drink comes with no caffeine, no added sugar, and no artificial elements. Follow their updates on Facebook and Twitter.
AVEC
AVEC, a New York-based startup, was co-founded by Alexander Doman and Denetrias Charlemagne. They offer alcohol mixes made from natural ingredients. To know more about their offerings and updates, check their Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
Happy Viking
Based in New York, Happy Viking is a nutrition brand that focuses on delivering healthy food and drinks. To keep up with their updates, follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Wolf Spring
Wolf Spring, founded by Etienne Legangneux and Xavier Delestrade, aims at improving canine’s wellness. They are located in New York and specialize in dietary supplements. Follow their latest updates on Facebook and LinkedIn.
