What does Benson Hill do?

Benson Hill, Inc. is a seed innovation and food technology company based in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on modernizing the global food system by addressing environmental and nutritional challenges. It specializes in unlocking the genetic diversity of plants, particularly soybeans and yellow peas, to create high-quality food, ingredient, and feed products. The company operates its proprietary technology platform, CropOS®, which integrates data science and biotechnology to enable predictive breeding. This platform allows Benson Hill to design crops with enhanced traits, such as ultra-high protein content and improved digestibility. Their flagship product, the non-GMO Ultra-High-Protein soybean, offers approximately 50% more protein than traditional soybeans, making it ideal for plant-based foods and animal feed. Benson Hill also produces food-grade soy flour, processed dry peas, and vegetable oils, serving a diverse range of customers in the food and feed industries worldwide.