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Tofutown is a traditional organic manufacturer that was founded as a Tofu collective in the back room of a health food store in Cologne in 1981. It was continued as a GmbH from 1988 and further developed under the philosophy of founder Bernd Drosihn. Tofutown operates a total of 3 production sites in Germany.
Tofutown offers a wide range of products such as streichcremes (spreadable creams) made from 100% sunflower seeds that are finely seasoned and can be used for breakfast or dinner. They also offer other products such as tofu, soy milk, and vegan cheese.
Tofutown offers a wide range of products such as streichcremes (spreadable creams) made from 100% sunflower seeds that are finely seasoned and can be used for breakfast or dinner. They also offer other products such as tofu, soy milk, and vegan cheese.
Overview
Employees
11-50
Founded date
1989
Mentions in press and media 13
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| Apr 15, 2025 | Eat Just to Launch Mung Bean Egg in Europe with Vegan Food Group Deal | 5 Mins Read Eat Just is bringing its bestselling vegan egg to Europe after striking a distribution deal with Vegan Food Group, which is investing £11.5M ($15.2M) to ramp up production at its sites. Just Egg – the pioneering vegan egg altern... |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Blackbird Foods: Ahimsa Companies Continues Vegan Acquisition Spree with Frozen Pizza Maker | 3 Mins Read New York-based Blackbird Foods has been acquired by Ahimsa Companies, a holding company with several sustainable protein startups in its roster. Frozen plant-based food maker Blackbird Foods has been acquired by Ahimsa Companies... |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Atlantic Natural Foods Pulls the Plug on Acquisition with Above Food | In a surprising turn of events, Atlantic Natural Foods (ANF) has terminated its acquisition agreement with Above Food, a vertically integrated plant-based food company. This decision marks a significant shift in the landscape of plant-based... |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Loma Linda Maker Pulls Out of Acquisition Deal with Above Food, Citing Inflation & Covid-19 Disruptions | 3 Mins Read Atlantic Natural Foods, the parent company of Loma Linda and Tuno, has terminated an agreement to be acquired by fellow plant protein maker Above Food. Three years after first announcing the deal, Canadian plant-based ingredient... |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Unilever to Offload Plant-Based Meat Brand The Vegetarian Butcher: Report | 5 Mins Read Unilever is in talks with investment bank Piper Sandler to host an auction of The Vegetarian Butcher, the vegan business it bought six years ago. As it continues to shake up its global food portfolio, Unilever has reportedly put... |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Future Food Quick Bites: Vegan Holiday Meals, Cultivated Leather & Cheap Alt-Milk | 5 Mins Read In our weekly column, we round up the latest news and developments in the alternative protein and sustainable food industry. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers a new oat milk dessert brand, Next Level Burger’s holiday fea... |
| Oct 8, 2024 | The UK’s Bold Leap into Cultivated Meat: A Regulatory Revolution | The UK government is stepping into the future of food with a £1.6 million investment aimed at revolutionizing the cultivated meat industry. This move is not just a financial commitment; it’s a declaration of intent. The establishment of a r... |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Nuggs Maker Simulate Bought By Ahimsa Companies After Period of Uncertainty for the ‘Tesla of Chicken’ | 5 Mins Read Vegan chicken startup Simulate, famous for its Nuggs, has been acquired by Ahimsa Companies to get the business back on track after months of (dis)quiet. Simulate, the plant-based meat brand known for its meme-famous Nuggs, has ... |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Deliciously Ella: Plant-Based Snacking Brand Acquired by Hero Group in Multimillion-Pound Deal | 5 Mins Read Swiss food manufacturer Hero Group has taken over vegan healthy eating brand Deliciously Ella, with owners Ella and Matthew Mills remaining at the company. Deliciously Ella, the UK-based pioneer of vegan snacking, has been acqui... |
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FAQ about TOFUTOWN
When was TOFUTOWN founded?
TOFUTOWN was founded in 1989.
What has the press written about TOFUTOWN?
Parsers VC has collected 13 articles mentioning TOFUTOWN, among them “Eat Just to Launch Mung Bean Egg in Europe with Vegan Food Group Deal” (Apr 15, 2025) and “Blackbird Foods: Ahimsa Companies Continues Vegan Acquisition Spree with Frozen Pizza Maker” (Feb 17, 2025).
Is TOFUTOWN still active?
Yes, TOFUTOWN is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 26, 2025.