The Better Meat Co.

United States · Food Production

The Better Meat Co. is a B2B ingredients company based in West Sacramento, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing mycoprotein ingredients for the food industry, focusing on creating sustainable, animal-free meat alternatives through mycelium fermentation technology. The Better Meat Co. offers plug-and-play mycoprotein formulations that can enhance or replace traditional meat products. These formulations are designed for easy integration into existing product lines, allowing food companies to produce hybrid or fully plant-based options. Their primary product, Rhiza, is a mycelium-based mycoprotein that mimics the taste and texture of traditional meat while minimizing the environmental impact associated with animal agriculture. The company has garnered attention from notable customers, including Perdue Farms, which incorporates The Better Meat Co.'s ingredients in its "Chicken Plus" line. The Better Meat Co. is committed to addressing the sustainability challenges in the meat industry by reducing the environmental footprint of meat production.