Company Research Report: Planetarians
Company Overview
- Name: Planetarians
- Mission: To create a venture that’s healthy for people, good for the planet, and rewarding for all collaborators by using plant-based resources efficiently to create sustainable, affordable nutrition.
- Founded: No information is available on the exact year of founding, but the journey started in 2013, based on available data.
- Key People:
- Aleh Manchuliantsau, Co-founder and CEO/CTO
- Max Barnthouse, Chef
- Jin-Shan Shie, Chief Protein Chemist
- Michael Paszti, COO and Chemical Engineer
- Headquarters: 2375 Davis Ave., Hayward, CA 94545, USA
- Number of Employees: No information is available.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known For: Developing plant-based proteins using upcycled food waste like brewer's yeast and soybean flour. They focus on creating sustainable, affordable meat alternatives.
Products
- Product Lineup:
- BBQ-style Strips: Par-cooked to meaty-perfection, designed for sliders and subs. These strips are plant-based and ready-to-eat.
- Succulent Meaty Tips: Serve as a ground meat replacement suitable for tacos or bowls.
- Chef’s Cut Tenders: "Heat and eat" options for comfort meals, easily paired with sides.
- Key Product Features:
- Plant-based and non-GMO
- High protein content with a quality protein score of 82% (PDCAAS)
- Zero cholesterol, saturated fat, trans fats, and antibiotics
- Clean label with whole ingredients sourced and manufactured in the USA
Recent Developments
- 2023:
- Achieved 72% acceptance rate in schools and food services for their meat alternatives.
- Continued scaling factories alongside partnerships with AB InBev breweries, aimed at feeding the growing population while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- 2022:
- Awarded patents for processing and product innovations.
- Launched the first commercial facility with the support of AB InBev.
- Planetarians’ savory strips were found to have a carbon footprint significantly lower than animal meat.
- Past Innovations:
- In 2021, reduced processing costs by using spent brewer’s yeast instead of extensive fermentation processes.
- In 2019, increased protein content in oilcakes to make them viable for meat applications.
- Since 2015, iterated on various products starting from sunflower chips to creating high-protein pasta in collaboration with Barilla.
- New Partnerships: Collaboration with AB InBev to use spent brewer's yeast and with Barilla for high-protein pasta development.
Additional Information
- Future Goals: Continue refining their sustainable protein production process to provide cost-effective, environmentally-friendly meat alternatives to satisfy global nutritional needs.
- Recent Visibility: Participated in COP28, showcasing their innovative solutions to climate change through upcycled ingredients.
This report delivers a comprehensive overview of Planetarians, detailing their focus on sustainable food innovation. For further details or specific inquiries, please contact the company's partnerships department at am@planetarians.com or visit their headquarters at 2375 Davis Ave., Hayward, CA.
