Benson Hill Inc.
Benson Hill is a seed and food innovation company dedicated to unlocking nature’s genetic diversity to create healthier, great-tasting, sustainable, and accessible food and ingredients. Leveraging its proprietary CropOS® platform, data science, AI, and advanced breeding techniques, Benson Hill develops high-quality, non-GMO seeds and plant-based ingredients. The company collaborates with farmers, food manufacturers, and stakeholders across the supply chain to drive innovation, improve crop performance, and promote sustainability. It operates through integrated supply chains, supporting identity preservation and traceability from seed to product, and aims to transform the food system by reducing environmental impact and meeting the growing demand for plant-based and sustainable foods.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
large (251-1000)
Benson Hill Inc.
1603 Orrington Ave., 13th Floor, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Products
Proprietary soybean seed varieties (high-protein, modified oil, reduced anti-nutrients)
Non-GMO soybean varieties bred for higher native protein, modified oil composition and reduced anti-nutrient/off-flavor traits intended as feedstock for food ingredients, feed and specialty oils.
Enhanced yellow pea seed varieties
Non-GMO yellow pea varieties developed via genomic mapping and breeding to reduce off-flavors, increase protein content and improve suitability for plant-based ingredient applications.
Identity-preserved soy protein and specialty oil ingredients
Commercially produced soy-derived ingredients (food- and feed-grade proteins and specialty oils) manufactured from traceable proprietary soybean varieties and processed at scaled crushing facilities.
Accelerated breeding facility (research throughput)
Access to an accelerated breeding facility with adaptive growth environments for rapid variety development and iterative testing of trait performance under controlled conditions.
Proprietary soybean seed varieties (high-protein, modified oil, reduced anti-nutrients)
Non-GMO soybean varieties bred for higher native protein, modified oil composition and reduced anti-nutrient/off-flavor traits intended as feedstock for food ingredients, feed and specialty oils.
Enhanced yellow pea seed varieties
Non-GMO yellow pea varieties developed via genomic mapping and breeding to reduce off-flavors, increase protein content and improve suitability for plant-based ingredient applications.
Identity-preserved soy protein and specialty oil ingredients
Commercially produced soy-derived ingredients (food- and feed-grade proteins and specialty oils) manufactured from traceable proprietary soybean varieties and processed at scaled crushing facilities.
Accelerated breeding facility (research throughput)
Access to an accelerated breeding facility with adaptive growth environments for rapid variety development and iterative testing of trait performance under controlled conditions.
Services
Contracts and pilot programs that enroll farmer partners to trial proprietary varieties and technologies, provide field-level performance data and support identity-preserved production for commercial and R&D objectives.
Cloud-based integration of farm management data, geo-located acreage, soil and protein measurements to generate auditable sustainability metrics and supply-chain transparency.
Coordination with universities and third-party labs to validate genetic traits and ingredient functionality under independent trial protocols.
Access to accelerated-breeding research facilities with adaptive growth environments for rapid generation turnover and controlled evaluation of trait performance.
Commercial processing capacity for producing food- and feed-grade protein and specialty oil ingredients from identity-preserved seedstocks, including onsite crushing and extraction operations.
Project-based consulting that maps sensory and formulation data to genomic drivers to inform breeding priorities and product formulations aimed at reduced processing and improved consumer outcomes.
Contracts and pilot programs that enroll farmer partners to trial proprietary varieties and technologies, provide field-level performance data and support identity-preserved production for commercial and R&D objectives.
Cloud-based integration of farm management data, geo-located acreage, soil and protein measurements to generate auditable sustainability metrics and supply-chain transparency.
Coordination with universities and third-party labs to validate genetic traits and ingredient functionality under independent trial protocols.
Access to accelerated-breeding research facilities with adaptive growth environments for rapid generation turnover and controlled evaluation of trait performance.
Commercial processing capacity for producing food- and feed-grade protein and specialty oil ingredients from identity-preserved seedstocks, including onsite crushing and extraction operations.
Project-based consulting that maps sensory and formulation data to genomic drivers to inform breeding priorities and product formulations aimed at reduced processing and improved consumer outcomes.
Expertise Areas
- Predictive breeding and crop informatics
- Plant genomics and marker-assisted selection
- Controlled-environment phenotyping and accelerated breeding
- Supply-chain traceability and identity-preserved sourcing
Key Technologies
- Machine learning and predictive analytics for breeding
- Whole-genome mapping and comparative genomics
- Controlled-environment growth chambers with multi-channel lighting
- High-throughput phenotyping and integrated phenotype databases
News & Updates
Star Peak and Benson Hill announced that the SEC has declared effective Star Peak’s registration statement relating to the merger of Star Peak and Benson Hill. The special meeting to approve the business combination is scheduled for September 28, 2021, and voting can be done online, via telephone, or by mail.
Benson Hill announced it will release its financial results for Q2 2021 before market open on August 10, 2021, followed by a webcast discussion with management.
Benson Hill contracted approximately 70,000 acres with partner farmers in the U.S. for 2021, surpassing its target and representing 133% growth year-over-year. The company is beginning commercialization of its Ultra-High Protein soybeans.
Star Peak and Benson Hill announced that the SEC has declared effective Star Peak’s registration statement relating to the merger of Star Peak and Benson Hill. The special meeting to approve the business combination is scheduled for September 28, 2021, and voting can be done online, via telephone, or by mail.
Benson Hill announced it will release its financial results for Q2 2021 before market open on August 10, 2021, followed by a webcast discussion with management.
Benson Hill contracted approximately 70,000 acres with partner farmers in the U.S. for 2021, surpassing its target and representing 133% growth year-over-year. The company is beginning commercialization of its Ultra-High Protein soybeans.