PLANETARIANS

PLANETARIANS is a food technology and ingredient innovation company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013.

The company focuses on developing sustainable, carbon-negative, plant-based meat alternatives by upcycling by-products from the food and beverage industries. Their mission is to enhance global food security and combat climate change by transforming waste carbohydrates into high-protein alternatives without the need for additional crop cultivation or livestock rearing. The company employs a proprietary process known as Solid State Fermentation, which uses fungi to convert waste into protein. PLANETARIANS offers a range of whole-cut, plant-based meat products that mimic the texture and flavor of animal meat, including whole-cut vegan chicken, BBQ-style strips, and protein powders derived from upcycled plant by-products. Their products are designed to be nutritious, affordable, and environmentally friendly, targeting institutional food services, schools, senior housing, and retail food manufacturers.