5 food incubators and investment funds to watch

Launched: 2016 Backed by: Campbell Soup Companies invested in: Juicero, countertop cold-press juicing system (along with Campbell itself). Funding available: $125 million announced at launch

Backed by: Greek yogurt behemoth Chobani Launched: 2014 Funding commitment: $2 million in the first round What it’s looking for: Few specifics here—whatever it deems the next Chobani. "Entrepreneurs and small food companies with big hearts and ideas."

Launched: 2014 More incubator-intensive than venture capital fund, Food-X calls itself the No. 1 food innovation accelerator in the world. What it offers: Up to $50,000 available in startup capital, as well as mentorship and a collaborative co-working environment at its New York City offices. Alumni companies: Protein snack maker ProTings, and Barley + Oats, a healthy pregnancy and postpartum meal delivery service and lactation snack company. Website: food-x.com

Backed by: General Mills Launched: 2015 What it’s looking for: Emerging food brands with compelling products and a strategic fit, that have established proof of concept in the natural channel as well as demonstrated capacity for expansion into the mainstream channel. Its offerings: Marketing, help with scaling operations and improving margins, and product optimization. Companies invested in: Vegan artisanal cheese manufacturer Kite Hill, Tio Gazpacho bottled chilled vegetable soups, plant-based meat substitute brand Beyond Meat; snack maker Rhythm Superfoods, cottage cheese company Good Culture. Website: 301inc.com

Launched: June 2016 Backed by: Kellogg What it’s looking for: “Next-generation innovation” that includes “small, upstart businesses pioneering new ingredients, foods, packaging and enabling technology.” Funding available: $100 million Website: 1894capital.com/

Launched: June 2016 Backed by: Kellogg What it’s looking for: “Next-generation innovation” that includes “small, upstart businesses pioneering new ingredients, foods, packaging and enabling technology.” Funding available: $100 million Website: 1894capital.com/