Showcase your brand at IFT FIRST’s Startup Pavilion
In 2025, IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo is expected to attract more than 16,000 attendees including your peers, ingredient providers, business professionals, product developers, food scientists and more.
Promote your brand. Network with investors. Engage with passionate individuals focused on improving our global food system.
Does My Business Qualify as a Startup at IFT FIRST?
Any stage food or food related startups are welcome! From pre-seed to growth stage, we know you and your business will benefit by participating in Startup Pavilion.
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in The Pitch – a unique opportunity to promote your business among your colleagues, peers, the media, and potential investors.
Don’t wait, space is limited to the first 100 startups accepted to participate. You can win $10,000 if you have the best pitch of IFT FIRST Startup Pavilion! You don’t want to miss this amazing opportunity! Learn more below:
The Pitch!
Fast facts:
- You can win up to $10,000, presented by Seeding The Future Foundation, when you pitch as a startup!
- All exhibiting startups in the Startup Pavilion are eligible to compete (participation is optional).
- Gain visibility and attract investors in this high-energy pitch competition.
- Submit a 3-minute video for a chance to become a finalist.
- Finalists receive expert pitch coaching and compete live on stage at IFT FIRST.
- The winner will:
- Be featured in an official press release
- Receive coverage in Food Technology magazine
- Be interviewed on an episode of IFT’s Omnivore podcast
Note: New products or divisions of an established company are not considered startups. If a company exhibits in the main expo with a booth, they cannot participate in the startup pavilion during any subsequent years.
Startup Pavilion Sponsors
IFT FIRST 2025 Startups
| A+ Berry |
Fermenstation Co., Ltd.
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Mojeto
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AKA FOODS
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Florida BioProcessing
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MontBlancAI
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Akorn
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Galasys.
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Nambawan Spain SLU
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Akupara
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Genius Foods
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Natural Sweeteners
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ALDEN
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GrowinCo.
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NEWR
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All G
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Happy Millions, Inc.
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Nofar Food Innovation and R&D LLC
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Apex Compliance
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Happy Veg Inc.
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Novel Farms, Inc.
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Arborea Ltd.
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Haskalife
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NuCicer, Inc.
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Ayana Bio
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Helaina
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Nutraberry
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BG Organics
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Heray Spice
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Onego Bio
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Brutine
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HMG Trading Inc.
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Opalia
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Burlington Bio, Inc.
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Hydrosome Labs LLC
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Plantible
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CarobWay Ltd
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Indus Farms Superfoods
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Planture Inc.
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CAT-I.AI, Inc.
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Infusd Nutrition
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Prevera
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CeeGreen
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Innov8 NXT
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RedLeaf Biologics
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Ceylon Spice Company LLC
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Inversiones Innalsa Sac
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Revyve
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CFG Foods
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Kuehnle AgroSystems
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Softly Solutions
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Climax Foods Inc
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Ladder 17
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SOLVEAT
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Cultivated Biosciences
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LCACAO CHOCOLATE
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SOUND Foods Inc.
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CurieCo
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Liven Proteins Corp.
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Superbrewed Food
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Dar Bothers Enterprises LLS / Beverage and Food Guru LLC
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LIXA H2O
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Symbio Bioculinary
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DavidMarinac.com
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Maia Farms
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Talam Biotech
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Elo Life Systems
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Marine Biologics
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Terra Bioindustries
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Enhanced Medical Nutrition Inc.
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Meala Foodtech
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The Protein Brewery
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ENTR TECHNOLOGIES INC
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Melt&Marble
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VELOZBIO
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Envirolyte USA LLC
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Melt-to-Make
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Yolélé
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Exhibitor Sales Contact Information
| Companies that begin with #-I should contact: Sabrina Bracken, Sales Account Manager IFT Exhibits Team c/o SPARGO, Inc. Direct: [email protected] Phone: 571-207-8392 |
For Sales Assistance in Korea: Donna Choi, Senior Manager, Exhibition Division IFT Exhibits Team c/o IPR FORUM Co., Ltd. Direct: [email protected] Phone: +82 2-6468-7015 |
| Companies that begin with J-P should contact: Laura Wills, Sales Account Manager IFT Exhibits Team c/o SPARGO, Inc. Direct: [email protected] Phone: 703-592-4397 |
For Sales Assistance in China: Kalison Huang, Sales Manager IFT Exhibits Team c/o Wen Global Solutions Direct: [email protected] Phone: +86 755-3303-3338 WeChat: 1-380-9899-882 |
| Companies that begin with Q-Z should contact: Joanne Norin, Event Sales Specialist IFT Exhibits Team c/o SPARGO, Inc. Direct: [email protected] Phone: 703-592-4395 |
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