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Barnana is a Santa Monica, California-based consumer packaged goods company that produces organic snacks from upcycled bananas and plantains to reduce food waste. The Certified B Corporation distributes its dehydrated fruit bites and plantain chips through direct-to-consumer e-commerce channels and wholesale partnerships across more than 5,000 retail locations globally. Its consumer packaged goods are stocked by major grocery chains including Safeway and Whole Foods, and the enterprise vertically integrated its supply chain by acquiring its Ecuadorian manufacturing partner Agroapoyo in 2021. Barnana has upcycled over 100 million pieces of fruit and raised more than $20 million in total venture funding, including a $5.3 million strategic financing round led by Trently Advisors alongside Powerplant Ventures. The sustainable food brand was originally founded in 2012 by entrepreneurs Caue Suplicy, Matt Clifford, and Nik Ingersoll.
Barnana has raised $8.0M across 1 funding round.
Barnana has raised $8.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Barnana is an organic food company specializing in upcycled banana-based snacks such as plantain chips, tostones, and banana bites. It serves health-conscious consumers looking for sustainable, organic snack options by transforming "imperfect" bananas that would otherwise go to waste into nutritious, tasty products. The company addresses food waste on banana farms and supports Indigenous and smallholder farmers, creating a regenerative supply chain. Barnana has shown steady growth since its founding in 2012 and operates as a Certified B Corp committed to social and environmental impact[1][2][3].
Founded by Caue Suplicy, Nik Ingersoll, and Matt Clifford, Barnana's origin traces back to Suplicy's childhood in Brazil, where he enjoyed solar-dried banana snacks made by his father. This nostalgic inspiration combined with a triathlete’s search for clean energy snacks led to Barnana’s creation in 2012 in California. Early traction came from its unique mission to upcycle organic bananas rejected for export due to imperfections, turning them into delicious snacks. The company has since expanded its product line and deepened its farm-to-shelf model by acquiring its Ecuadorian manufacturing partner to support over 1,400 Indigenous farmers[3][4].
Barnana rides the growing trend of sustainable, organic, and upcycled foods driven by consumer demand for transparency, health, and environmental impact. The timing is favorable as food waste reduction and regenerative agriculture gain prominence globally. By building a vertically integrated supply chain rooted in Indigenous partnerships, Barnana influences the natural foods ecosystem, proving that scalable food businesses can thrive while prioritizing people and planet. This positions Barnana as a leader in the circular economy within the food sector[3][5].
Barnana is poised to expand its impact by scaling its regenerative supply chain and broadening its product portfolio in the organic snack market. Trends such as increased consumer focus on sustainability, plant-based diets, and ethical sourcing will shape its growth. Its influence may evolve beyond snacks into a broader platform for regenerative agriculture and Indigenous economic empowerment, setting a model for responsible food innovation. Barnana’s mission to end food waste aligns with global sustainability goals, making it a company to watch in the coming years[3][5].
Barnana has raised $8.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $8.0M Series U in January 2017.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2017 | $8M Series U | — | Blueberry Ventures | Announced |
Barnana has raised $8.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Barnana's investors include Blueberry Ventures.
