Back of the Yards Algae Sciences is a 'circular economy', food and agriculture microalgae-based solutions company.

Bike a Bee practices beekeeping in Chicago's community greenspaces and urban farms, by bike!

CacaoAbunga is a Fair Trade, bean-to-bar chocolate company that makes high-end truffles and Gianduja spreads with the highest quality beans in the world.

Closed Loop Farms is an urban farm growing microgreens, herbs and edible flowers for chefs throughout the city.

Four Letter Word Coffee roasts direct-trade coffee at The Plant, with coffee shops in Logan Square (Chicago) and Burgazada (Istanbul).

Great American Cheese Collection represents more than 45 family and co-op producers and is the single largest source for America's artisan cheeses.

Mexican-inspired Texas BBQ, served out of Whiner Beer’s taproom kitchen.

Jake's Country Meats is a 7th generation family farm in southwest Michigan that specializes in raising heritage breeds outside on pasture and in woodlands.

Justice Cream is a women-of-color-led team that makes vegan ice cream and dedicates 100% of its net profits to various social justice organizations.

Kombuchade produces a probiotic sports drink for athletes & health-conscious creatives.

Crafted from mesquite pods, Mez Foods harnesses the natural sweetness of mesquite trees to create a dairy-free, cacao-free, and caffeine-free treat.

In partnership with fungi, okom wrks labs have created a patented mycelium-based biocomposite called zerø-frm with structural, load-bearing properties.

Packingtown Museum preserves, interprets and presents the industrial history and cultural heritage of Chicago’s Union Stock Yard and surrounding neighborhoods.

Patchwork Farms grows delicious vegetables with friends in the City of Chicago. Check out their CSA and farmstand!

Parow Entheobiosciences is a fully integrated, pre-clinical stage biotechnology company developing therapeutics for accessible treatment of psychiatric diseases.

Founded in 2023, Peony Orchard Farm is an urban cut-flower farm dedicated to providing the freshest locally grown flowers to both wholesale and retail customers.

Ste Martaen/MeatStop is a vegan caterer that operates out of The Plant.

Sarita’s Pleasure Pie Shop is an artist-run project focused on body, pleasure, care, full sensory storytelling, and edible pie zine-making.

Our retail shop featuring products made and grown at The Plant, everyday grocery and household essentials, gifts, and more!

Urban Eden produces salad mixes, microgreens, and more using hydroponic and other techniques at their indoor farm.

Whiner Beer Co. is devoted to mixed fermentations using wine barrels as a source for alternative beer styles.