Top 10 Sustainable Food Companies - 2023

The food industry is adapting to ever-changing consumer demands and addressing sustainability as part of its key trends and focus areas. Businesses constantly improve to be transparent about sourcing and sustainability efforts that can help build trust with consumers and stakeholders. Practices like agroforestry and water-efficient irrigation systems are embraced to minimize waste and improve overall resource efficiency. Food sustainability practices reduce greenhouse gas emissions, preserve natural resources, and protect ecosystems. Businesses, including food producers and retailers, recognize the importance of corporate responsibility in meeting stakeholders’ expectations and maintaining long-term viability.

The global sustainable agriculture market is predicted to reach 31.35 bn by 2031 at a CAGR of 10.17 percent. Technological innovations, such as precision farming techniques, smart agriculture, biotechnology, and alternative protein sources, are driving improvements in food sustainability by enabling more efficient and eco-friendly production. The rise of food sustainability practices is driven by interconnected factors that have gained prominence due to changing consumer preferences, environmental concerns, and the need for resilient and efficient food systems. Institutional investors and venture capital firms are increasingly looking to fund and support companies prioritizing food sustainability resulting in market growth.

This edition of Food Business Review brings recent trends and developments in sustainable food practices among the companies, bringing more efficiency and improvements for the customers.

It features a thought leadership article from Kavita Karnik, Global Head of Nutrition and Regulatory at Tate & Lyle, who sheds light on increasing plant- based food and drink’s nutritional credibility. It also features a thought leadership article from Steve Savell, Director of External Affairs & Sustainability at Bush Brothers & Company, who discusses how a business should conduct itself to enhance the planet’s well-being.

In this edition, we also bring the story of some of the top sustainable food companies delivering innovative technologies in the food business industry. One of them is Advanced Ozone Integration (AOI), harnessing the potential of ozone to revolutionize food processing.

This edition featuring the top sustainable food companies in 2023, facilitates the need for embracing sustainable practices and provides a seamless experience with innovative trends. We hope you find the right partner to meet business needs.

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Advanced Ozone Integration (AOI)

Advanced Ozone Integration (AOI) harnesses the potential of ozone to revolutionize food processing. EcoPrO3, the company’s robust, proprietary ozone technology platform, is designed and integrated specifically for the customer’s application to effectively clean and sanitize food and food contact surfaces, all while improving facility and product safety.

Our Core Team has been Heavily Involved with Early Ozone Efficacy and Safety Validation Studies for Decades

Matt Lowe, Co-Founder and President; Ray Brasser, Director, Technology Development; Joe Cannavino, Vice President of Engineering
Atascadero, CA
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Capra Foods

The principles of regenerative agriculture and gastronomic delight intertwine in Capra Foods. This renowned Texas-based company has mastered the art of raising Dorper lambs sustainably, known for their milder, tender, and delicate flavor while respecting the wisdom of nature. Capra Foods ensures the animals thrive on a diet of grass, free from hormones and antibiotics.

We responsibly raise Dorper lambs through cyclical grazing on open pastures and allow our consumers to trace their food’s origins. Our mission is to improve the world we inherited

Aaron Cook, Managing Partner & Elizabeth Dressler, COO
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NURA

Bringing over 100 combined years of expereience in the dietary supplements, food, and beverage industries, our team is committed in providing you with the highest quality ingredients, focusing on sustainabilty and innovation. NURA offers its customers with the tools to create cutting-edge formulas and products with a diverse portfolio of top-grade offerings like vegan proteins, herbal extracts, natural sweeteners, amino acids, pre/pro/post-biotics, specialty, and branded ingredients.

Our team is mindful of how they may affect their partners’ sustainability objectives. This is why they prioritize minimizing carbon footprints while ensuring that the produced ingredients also provide value to the market

Vanessa Hodges, Director of Strategic Partnerships
Irvine, CA
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U.S. Wellness Meats

U.S. Wellness Meats is a vertically integrated company that takes direct ownership of the various stages of meat production. It has over 400 whole foods in its online store. All its livestock are raised on family farms dedicated to sustainable rearing practices.

Our ancestors would be proud of the work we have done on the farm, and we will continue to do what needs to be done for generations to come

John Wood, Owner and Managing Partner
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Agria

3 Ridge Technologies, branded Agria™, is an Ag-Tech, indoor growing technology company enabling the production of nutrient-dense, flavor-packed, affordable produce. The company offers Farming-as-a-Service to provide customers with sustainability-focused, profitable indoor farms in a fast-growing market
American Dairy

The American Dairy Association North East is an organization of professionals dedicated to increasing trust in dairy items and increasing sales. Its mission is to increase consumer interest in dairy foods
Arla Foods

Arla Foods is the fourth-largest dairy company in the world. It combines traditional craftsmanship with world-class technologies to ensure its products remain closer to nature, from farm to fridge. The company ensures their dairy products are crafted with quality, natural ingredients in an environmentally friendly way. With a delicious range of cheeses, Arla aims to bring joy to those everyday moments that make up life
Fresh Del Monte

Fresh Del Monte is dedicated to bringing fresh, wholesome products to consumers around the world. The company is the first global marketer of fruits and vegetables to commit to the Science-Based Targets initiative, which provides companies with a clear path toward reducing their greenhouse gas emissions to assist with limiting global warming
Mondelēz International, Inc.

Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois. The company’s aim is to empower people to snack right. Mondelēz International will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack for the right moment, made the right way
The FruitGuys

The FruitGuys is a family-owned business and one of the most trusted providers of farm-fresh fruit, produce, and snacks to businesses, schools, and homes across the country. The company focuses on projects that support healthy communities, encourage organic and sustainable farming practices, and promote long-term environmental stewardship and economic well-being. Since 2000, the company has donated over 14 million servings of fresh fruit to people in need across the country
Advanced Ozone Integration (AOI)

Advanced Ozone Integration (AOI) harnesses the potential of ozone to revolutionize food processing. EcoPrO3, the company’s robust, proprietary ozone technology platform, is designed and integrated specifically for the customer’s application to effectively clean and sanitize food and food contact surfaces, all while improving facility and product safety.
Our Core Team has been Heavily Involved with Early Ozone Efficacy and Safety Validation Studies for Decades

Matt Lowe, Co-Founder and President; Ray Brasser, Director, Technology Development; Joe Cannavino, Vice President of Engineering,Atascadero, CA
Capra Foods

The principles of regenerative agriculture and gastronomic delight intertwine in Capra Foods. This renowned Texas-based company has mastered the art of raising Dorper lambs sustainably, known for their milder, tender, and delicate flavor while respecting the wisdom of nature. Capra Foods ensures the animals thrive on a diet of grass, free from hormones and antibiotics.
We responsibly raise Dorper lambs through cyclical grazing on open pastures and allow our consumers to trace their food’s origins. Our mission is to improve the world we inherited

Aaron Cook, Managing Partner & Elizabeth Dressler, COO,..
NURA

Bringing over 100 combined years of expereience in the dietary supplements, food, and beverage industries, our team is committed in providing you with the highest quality ingredients, focusing on sustainabilty and innovation. NURA offers its customers with the tools to create cutting-edge formulas and products with a diverse portfolio of top-grade offerings like vegan proteins, herbal extracts, natural sweeteners, amino acids, pre/pro/post-biotics, specialty, and branded ingredients.
Our team is mindful of how they may affect their partners’ sustainability objectives. This is why they prioritize minimizing carbon footprints while ensuring that the produced ingredients also provide value to the market

Vanessa Hodges, Director of Strategic Partnerships,Irvine, CA
U.S. Wellness Meats

U.S. Wellness Meats is a vertically integrated company that takes direct ownership of the various stages of meat production. It has over 400 whole foods in its online store. All its livestock are raised on family farms dedicated to sustainable rearing practices.
Our ancestors would be proud of the work we have done on the farm, and we will continue to do what needs to be done for generations to come

John Wood, Owner and Managing Partner,.
Agria

3 Ridge Technologies, branded Agria™, is an Ag-Tech, indoor growing technology company enabling the production of nutrient-dense, flavor-packed, affordable produce. The company offers Farming-as-a-Service to provide customers with sustainability-focused, profitable indoor farms in a fast-growing market
American Dairy

The American Dairy Association North East is an organization of professionals dedicated to increasing trust in dairy items and increasing sales. Its mission is to increase consumer interest in dairy foods
Arla Foods

Arla Foods is the fourth-largest dairy company in the world. It combines traditional craftsmanship with world-class technologies to ensure its products remain closer to nature, from farm to fridge. The company ensures their dairy products are crafted with quality, natural ingredients in an environmentally friendly way. With a delicious range of cheeses, Arla aims to bring joy to those everyday moments that make up life
Fresh Del Monte

Fresh Del Monte is dedicated to bringing fresh, wholesome products to consumers around the world. The company is the first global marketer of fruits and vegetables to commit to the Science-Based Targets initiative, which provides companies with a clear path toward reducing their greenhouse gas emissions to assist with limiting global warming
Mondelēz International, Inc.

Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois. The company’s aim is to empower people to snack right. Mondelēz International will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack for the right moment, made the right way
The FruitGuys

The FruitGuys is a family-owned business and one of the most trusted providers of farm-fresh fruit, produce, and snacks to businesses, schools, and homes across the country. The company focuses on projects that support healthy communities, encourage organic and sustainable farming practices, and promote long-term environmental stewardship and economic well-being. Since 2000, the company has donated over 14 million servings of fresh fruit to people in need across the country