Consumers are waking up, and not just to what's in their food, but also to where and how it was made. Transparency, big data, social entrepreneurship and a new awareness of health are creating a new landscape for suppliers, manufacturers, brands, retailers and investors.

In October, Esca Bona will bring together some of the visionary business leaders making positive innovation happen in food. From seeking Medicare coverage for healthy food to investing in healthier soil, here's how some of these food renegades and their companies are leading the way toward a better food system.