Benson Hill, Inc., and its associated entities, function as a food technology enterprise focused on leveraging the intrinsic genetic diversity present in plants. The company's operations are divided into two distinct divisions: Ingredients and Fresh. At the core of its innovation is CropOS, a sophisticated technology platform that integrates artificial intelligence, comprehensive data analytics, and cutting-edge breeding methodologies. This platform merges insights from data, plant science, and food science to cultivate crops specifically engineered for optimal use in food, ingredient, and animal feed products. Currently, this advanced technology is applied to soybeans and yellow peas. Within its Fresh segment, Benson Hill oversees the cultivation, packaging, and sale of fresh produce, supplying both retail consumers and the food service sector. Founded in 2012, the firm was previously known as Benson Hill Biosystems, Inc. and is based in Saint Louis, Missouri.
