Edenesque is a Buffalo, NY-based plant-based dairy startup that produces chef-crafted products including pistachio milk and oat milk blends designed for coffee and culinary use. The company relocated its headquarters to Buffalo following investment from Launch NY, which invested $175,000 in April 2024. Edenesque is a mission-driven brand focused on premium plant-based alternatives.

FoodNerd is a Buffalo, NY-based, woman-owned food startup producing organic, nutrient-dense snack puffs made from 100% fruits, vegetables, and sprouted seeds targeted at toddlers. The company closed a $7.5 million Series Seed round and, as of 2025, operates a 30,000 sq. ft. FDA-registered production facility in Clarence, NY.