Born from founder Tomás Froes’s effort to fit more produce into a busy life, kencko foods makes instant smoothies from freeze-dried fruits and vegetables that are ready in about 30 seconds. Its shelf-stable sachets preserve the produce while reducing spoilage, and the company also makes plant-protein smoothies built around real food rather than artificial flavors. Based between Brooklyn and Lisbon, kencko is a certified B Corporation and has shipped nearly 20 million smoothies.
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JOVAJOVA makes dietitian-developed, shelf-stable smoothie kits that turn whole-food ingredients into a complete meal in about a minute. Founded by Jess after conventional wellness routines left her hungry and depleted, the brand builds its smoothies around real foods rather than powders, fillers or artificial ingredients. Each kit is designed to deliver substantial protein and fiber while keeping everyday nourishment simple.
The Nutra CompanyThe Nutra Company makes Fastblast, portable smoothie pouches designed to deliver fruit and vegetable nutrition without refrigeration or preparation. Operating entirely in the United States, the company uses mostly U.S.-sourced organic ingredients and offers smoothies that are USDA Certified Organic, vegan, non-GMO, and free of added sugar.BROOKLYN, NY
Scott's Protein BallsAfter Lori Levine’s breast cancer treatment prompted a search for better everyday snacks, she and her husband Scott began making plant-based protein balls in their kitchen and launched Scott’s Protein Balls in 2020. The company produces refrigerated, clean-ingredient snacks with recognizable ingredients, including nut-free options and kosher-certified flavors, for convenient energy without preservatives or artificial colors. One percent of every sale supports the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.FARMINGDALE, NY
Mother Earth ProductsMother Earth Products, the Young family’s U.S.-based food packaging and distribution business, makes shelf-stable dehydrated and freeze-dried foods along with its distinctive powdered instant hummus. The company’s foods are designed to preserve taste and nutrition while reducing waste and making meals practical at home, on the trail, or in emergency and institutional settings. Its products carry the Virginia’s Finest designation, and its government-services operation is certified as a small-business SBA WOSB.PHILADELPHIA, PA