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Planterra Foods is a new, innovative plant-based protein start-up company based in Colorado dedicated to bringing exceptional variety and thoughtful plant-based protein choices - that are beneficial to both you and the planet - to the table. Innovation, convenience and taste are at the forefront of Planterra Foods and OZO™, the first plant-based protein brand Planterra Foods is bringing to market in 2020.
We aspire to be the best plant-based food company and change the future of protein by giving people more delicious choices.
At Planterra Foods, we love food and believe healthy and sustainable plant-based products should never sacrifice taste or simple ingredients.
We are a Colorado-based company full of passionate and positive impact makers. We are go-getters and believe we can always do better. We care about the environment and sustainable food. We are always innovating by using the best in nature in new delicious ways.
That’s why we developed OZO™, to help you eat well, feel better, and live your best. It’s our first line of products where we get to use the best ingredients to deliver unbelievable taste and nutrition, and we’re excited to share it with you. We can help the planet and feed the world by putting delicious meals on the table — today and for generations to come.
For us, it’s all about people who want to eat something that’s full of flavor that’s good for you and the planet. Our goal is to give a boost to flexitarians — people who eat plant-based meals and also enjoy meat or fish — by giving them more delicious plant-based protein choices. Eating delicious food is one of the greatest joys in life, and Planterra Foods is delivering plant-based proteins that are OZO™ good!
We aspire to be the best plant-based food company and change the future of protein by giving people more delicious choices.
At Planterra Foods, we love food and believe healthy and sustainable plant-based products should never sacrifice taste or simple ingredients.
We are a Colorado-based company full of passionate and positive impact makers. We are go-getters and believe we can always do better. We care about the environment and sustainable food. We are always innovating by using the best in nature in new delicious ways.
That’s why we developed OZO™, to help you eat well, feel better, and live your best. It’s our first line of products where we get to use the best ingredients to deliver unbelievable taste and nutrition, and we’re excited to share it with you. We can help the planet and feed the world by putting delicious meals on the table — today and for generations to come.
For us, it’s all about people who want to eat something that’s full of flavor that’s good for you and the planet. Our goal is to give a boost to flexitarians — people who eat plant-based meals and also enjoy meat or fish — by giving them more delicious plant-based protein choices. Eating delicious food is one of the greatest joys in life, and Planterra Foods is delivering plant-based proteins that are OZO™ good!
Overview
Location
United States, Colorado, Lafayette
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2019
Mentions in press and media 10
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| Mar 2, 2022 | The Week In Plant-Based: Impossible’s New Animal Nuggets, Grounded Foods Goes National, Chufa-Based Chocolate At Harrods Food Hall | 1 1 Share 5 Mins Read Startups around the world are now leveraging the power of chickpea protein to craft meat, egg, and dairy alternatives, and the latest to do so is a company out of Israel called CHKP Foods. Elsewhere in vegan news, icon... |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Planterra Foods Opens Denver Factory to Expand OZO Plant-Based Meats | Planterra Foods opens larger factory to increase production of its plant-based meats Planterra Foods yesterday announced the opening of a brand new manufacturing facility in Denver, Colorado. Planterra, which is owned by global meat process... |
| Oct 12, 2021 | ANUGA 2021 Day 2: New Food Conference and a Variety of Vegan Innovations | © Koelnmesse GmbH Day 2 at Anuga: This year, in addition to the numerous exhibitors of vegan products, the trade fair also holds a comprehensive supporting program for the alternative protein industry. A highlight of the show on the second ... |
| Jul 26, 2021 | OZO™ Wants to Spice up Your "Flex" Life During National Flexitarian Week, July 26 - 30 | |
| May 5, 2021 | World’s biggest meat firm pays $409m for plant-based protein maker | JBS, the world’s biggest meat processor, has agreed to acquire Netherlands plant-based protein brand Vivera in a deal worth €341 million ($409 million). The Brazilian meat firm said the acquisition “strengthens and boosts” its position in t... |
| Oct 17, 2020 | Plant-based meat webinar highlights… from Impossible Foods’ global ambitions to those ‘frankly desperate’ Lightlife ads | (Click here to register and watch it on demand; if you’ve already registered, click here.) While plant-based meat currently only accounts for about 1% of the market (whereas plant-based milks have captured 14% of the fluid milk market),... |
| Sep 18, 2020 | Planterra (OZO) enters foodservice market, gains traction at retail after delayed launch | “Our timing wasn’t great. Just as we were about to go into stores, retailers’ sole focus had shifted to blocking and tackling to keep every day products on the shelf… and they were saying, we’re really sorry, we’ll talk again as soon as thi... |
| Mar 14, 2020 | World Largest Meat Manufacturer JBS Launches Plant-based Brand OZO Foods | Planterra Foods, is an offshoot of JBS USA, one of the world’s largest food companies. Currently, amid scandal, the conglomerate announced the launch of its new plant-based protein brand OZO Foods. Last month JBS also acquired US meat-packi... |
| Mar 3, 2020 | JBS enters plant-based meat arena via Planterra Foods with OZO brand | The move – which follows the launch of plant-based products from fellow meat giants Cargill and Tyson (Raised & Rooted) – was a logical one for JBS, said CEO Darcey Macken, who worked in senior management roles at Kellogg and Noosa ... |
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FAQ about Planterra Foods
When was Planterra Foods founded?
Planterra Foods was founded in 2019.
What has the press written about Planterra Foods?
Parsers VC has collected 10 articles mentioning Planterra Foods, among them “The Week In Plant-Based: Impossible’s New Animal Nuggets, Grounded Foods Goes National, Chufa-Based Chocolate At Harrods Food Hall” (Mar 2, 2022) and “Planterra Foods Opens Denver Factory to Expand OZO Plant-Based Meats” (Dec 2, 2021).
Is Planterra Foods still active?
Yes, Planterra Foods is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jul 20, 2022.