Next Meats Holdings

Next Meats develops plant-based food products in Tokyo.

Next Meats Holdings Inc. acquires Mama Foods Co. Ltd. from White Knight Co. Ltd. for a cash payment of ¥30 million. The deal aims to enhance Next Meats’ operational capabilities, manufacturing infrastructure, and food development platform as the company expands its growth strategy. The acquisition includes full equity transfer of Mama Foods.

May 2026MarketScreenerNews article

Next Meats and its spinoff Dr. Foods compete in the US market by developing vegan alternatives to three globally renowned delicacies. The companies were finalists in the **Alternative Proteins – Cultivated Meat** category at the **FoodNiche Summit** at Cornell Tech University. Their focus aligns with growing demand for plant-based meat substitutes in high-value culinary segments.

Jul 2024vegconomist.comNews article

NEXT MEATS introduces a plant-based product line with enhanced taste and texture while using fewer ingredients. The brand highlights ambient storage compatibility and cleaner labeling as key differentiators. The Tokyo-based company positions its innovation as an upgrade over existing alternatives in the plant-based meat market.

Apr 2024FoodNavigator.comNews article

NEXT MEATS launches its marinated BBQ alternative protein product, *Next Short Rib 2.1*, across all 31 Costco Wholesale locations in Japan starting in March. The product expands the company’s alt-protein offerings in the Japanese retail market. NEXT MEATS continues to partner with Costco for distribution of its plant-based meat alternatives.

Mar 2023vegconomist.comNews article