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The Fortune 500 of AgriFoodTech

The definitive list of the top 500 AgriFoodTech companies in the world

What is the Foodtech 500?

Inspired by the Fortune 500, Forward Fooding is proud to present the FoodTech 500, the world's first definitive list of the global entrepreneurial talent at the intersection between food, technology and sustainability.

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Access the official FoodTech 500 list

The FoodTech 500 showcases selected international AgriFoodTech startup and scaleup companies that are acting as a force of good for creating a brighter future of food.

THE FOODTECH 500 EDITIONS
THE FOODTECH 500 EDITIONS
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The FoodTech 500 Methodology

The FoodTech 500 showcases selected international AgriFoodTech startup and scaleup companies using a unique methodology to rank them based on their business size, digital footprint, and sustainability practices.

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Download the official 2024 FoodTech 500 report

Access the full list of 2024 FoodTech 500 companies and discover exclusive data behind the companies that made it

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Applications for the 2025 edition are now open!

The FoodTech 500 provides a unique exposure opportunity for international AgriFoodTech companies.

THE FOODTECH 500 ALUMNI

2025 OFFICIAL SPONSOR

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Forward Fooding is also pleased to welcome pladis as 2025 Official Sponsor of the FoodTech 500. pladis is a global snacking company, home to brands like McVitie's, GODIVA and Ülker. Formed in 2016 by Yıldız Holding, pladis is the proud custodian of over 300 years of baking and confectionary heritage. By partnering with the FoodTech 500, pladis is celebrating its newly launched Accelerator Programme powered by Yildiz Ventures. The pladis Accelerator programme, powered by Yıldız Ventures, is here to help FoodTech companies scale, collaborate and innovate with industry leaders.

OFFICIAL SPONSORS
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TESTIMONIALS FROM SPONSORS

NEOM is part of the FoodTech500's sponsors

"NEOM intends to radically change the way we produce and consume food. As we aim to create the world's most sustainable food ecosystem within NEOM, backed by a never done before tech enabled platform, partners such as FoodTech 500, add immediate value to our vision. FoodTech 500 enables us to share intelligence and data that will power our innovation throught the next 12 months. The platform promotes a community of innovators in the food sector, and I hope that discussions with our fellow partners will flourish into practical solutions in solving the greatest food challenges."

Dr. Andrew Yip
Senior Manager, Technology and Innovation of NEOM

To learn more visit: www.neom.com

NEOM is part of the FoodTech500's sponsors

"The FoodTech 500 is spotlighting the top innovators in the industry. Since our humble beginnings, Dole has always prioritized nutrition, sustainability, and the intersection of the two. Over the years, we've seen the important role technology plays in our business. With this being the world's first list of global talent at the intersection between food, technology, and sustainability, we thought it fitting to join forces and celebrate others in the ever-growing industry.''

Barbara Guerpillon
Global Head of Dole Ventures

To learn more visit: www.dole.com

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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The FoodTech 500 provides a unique opportunity for your organisation to play a true leadership role in the global FoodTech entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

Why partnering with the FoodTech 500

Build Your Positioning & Thought Leadership

Nurture Relationships with the most relevant companies for your organisation

Drive Strategic Engagement

Interested to learn more?

DISCOVER THE FOODTECH 500 AMBASSADORS

Between 2019, which marked the launch of the first edition of the FoodTech 500 and today, the type of companies featured on the FoodTech 500 have changed significantly. To stay true to the FoodTech 500 original mission to showcase the most 'underrated' AgriFoodTech companies in the world we are launching the FoodTech 500 Ambassador program – a unique 'collaboratory' composed of renowned FoodTech professionals, including entrepreneurs, investors, and journalists, each contributing with their unique perspectives to nominate the world's AgriFoodTech 'underdogs'.

FoodTech500 Ambassador - Daniel Skaven Ruben

Daniel Skaven Ruben

FoodTech500 Ambassador - Lara Nuchowicz

Lara Nuchowicz

Johan Jörgensen

FoodTech500 Ambassador - Anthony Chow

Anthony Chow

Iliana Agora

Sue Nelson

Susie Warran-Smith

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Miguel Jordao 

Alia Badreldin

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Christian Pichler 

Rodrigo Hortega De Velasco

Rodrigo Hortega

 MEDIA PARTNERS

Kok Project is part of the Media Partners of Foward Fooding.
Igrow News
FoodTech Weekly
Start Life is part of the Media Partners of Foward Fooding.
The Food Cons is part of the Foodtech 500.
Glocal
Swiss Food and Nutrition Valley
Women In The Food Industry
Foovo
French Food + Tech

Interested in becoming a media partner for the 2025 FoodTech 500?

THE DATA POWERING
THE FOODTECH 500

The FoodTech Data Navigator is the world's first data intelligence tool that provides insight-rich and up-to-date information about 25,000+ international AgriFoodtech players, allowing you to discover the most relevant companies and organizations for your business and build your own customized data intelligence platform.

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Forward Fooding is the world's first collaborative platform for the food & beverage industry fostering innovation via FoodTech Data Intelligence and corporate-startup collaboration. Headquartered in London with satellite offices in Barcelona and Rome, they have built the largest FoodTech database in the world and have been fostering a global network of AgriFoodTech entrepreneurs since 2015. To learn more visit: forwardfooding.com

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