Highlighting sustainability in its line of multi-range plant-based meats, Hungry Planet works in the foodservice, restaurant, grocery and ecommerce industries.
"By delivering on taste, health, and variety we have seen tremendous success in foodservice and developed a very loyal following," said Todd Boyman, CEO and Co-founder of Hungry Planet, in a press release. "This strategic collaboration with Post increases points of distribution and accelerates delivery of our plant-based meats in order to keep up with demand and reach millions more consumers."
Post wanted to partner because the demand for plant-based is growing, added Mark Westphal, President of Post subsidiary Michael Foods.
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In a second press release, Michael Foods also announced an agreement to manufacture and distribute JUST Egg to foodservice and food ingredient customers. JUST makes plant-based egg products using mung bean protein, creating a cholesterol-free, dairy-free, Kosher certified product that can be used as a substitute for chicken eggs.“For over 100 years, the Michael Foods family of businesses have leveraged quality ingredients and cutting-edge processes to offer the finest products and solutions to their customers. This partnership adds an innovative new product to their impressive portfolio,” said Josh Tetrick, Co-Founder and CEO of JUST, in the second press release. “Our companies share a great deal in common. We’re fathers and brothers and sisters and mothers, all sharing a belief that the food we eat is one of the most important choices we make. Signing this partnership is one of the proudest moments in our company’s journey to build a better food system.”
“We are excited about this new partnership,” added Westphal. “Eggs will continue to be a nutritious and affordable staple in America’s diet, and JUST’s plant-based egg products offer a great complement to our value-added eggs by allowing customers to serve every consumer their preference. Working together, we are bringing innovation and options to the food industry.”
