BHIL Profile
Benson Hill, Inc., a food technology company, specializes in unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The company operates through two main segments: Ingredients and Fresh.
Benson Hill's flagship technology platform, CropOS, integrates artificial intelligence, data analytics, and advanced breeding techniques to optimize crop performance for food, ingredient, and feed applications. This platform leverages a combination of data, plant sciences, and food sciences to develop crops with improved attributes. Currently, the technology is applied to crops such as soybeans and yellow peas, aiming to deliver higher yields and better-quality products.
In its Ingredients segment, Benson Hill focuses on using its technological innovations to develop and supply enhanced agricultural products. The Fresh segment is dedicated to growing, packing, and selling fresh produce directly to retail and food service customers. This segment emphasizes the delivery of high-quality, sustainably grown produce to meet the demands of modern consumers.
Originally known as Benson Hill Biosystems, Inc., the company rebranded to Benson Hill, Inc. to better reflect its broader focus on food technology and plant science. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, Benson Hill continues to advance its mission of revolutionizing agriculture through cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices.
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