Benson Hill, Inc. is an integrated agriculture and food technology company that applies advanced data analytics, plant biology and machine learning to enhance crop performance and nutritional value. Through its proprietary platform, the company accelerates the development of seeds, ingredients and food products for customers across food, ingredient and agricultural markets. Benson Hill’s solutions span from novel varieties of soybeans, wheat and specialty crops to tailored plant proteins designed for applications in plant-based foods and beverages.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Benson Hill operates research and development facilities in the United States and partners with growers, processors and food manufacturers around the world. The company serves North America, Europe and Asia, supplying ingredients and technology services that help customers improve yield, reduce environmental impact and meet evolving consumer demands for sustainable, nutritious products.
At the heart of Benson Hill’s offering is its Global Technology Platform, which integrates high-throughput phenotyping, genomic analytics and predictive modeling. This platform powers the Bridge® service, enabling rapid identification of genetic traits tied to crop performance and enabling pipeline development from gene discovery through commercial seed. Benson Hill also collaborates with industry partners through strategic ventures to scale production of plant proteins and other sustainable ingredients.
Benson Hill is led by a management team with deep expertise in agronomy, food science and digital agriculture. The company’s board and executive leadership combine experience from biotechnology, consumer packaged goods and agricultural services, guiding Benson Hill’s mission to build a more resilient food system through innovation and collaboration.
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