The Better Meat Co. Raises $8.1 Million in Funding

The Better Meat Co. has closed a $8.1 million seed round, bringing the food tech startup’s funding total to $9.7 million to date. The Better Meat Co. is focused on providing innovative plant protein formulas to major meat producers to blend into their meats. Perdue Farms currently uses The Better Meat Co.’s ingredients in its Perdue Chicken Plus nuggets, tenders, and patties.

“Meat consumers are increasingly diversifying their protein sources, and enhancing meat with delicious plant protein formulas is a win-win for the consumer and the planet,” said Paul Shapiro, CEO of The Better Meat Co., in a statement.

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