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Tender Food
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Tender Food

Tender Food

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Tender: Innovating delicious, nutritious, and affordable plant-based and cultured meats for a sustainable future.

HQ
Somerville, MA, US
Founded
2020
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Tender Food, founded as Boston Meats, is dedicated to transforming the way we consume meat by creating plant-based and cultured meat alternatives. Their core mission is to produce delicious, nutritious, and affordable meat substitutes that make traditional animal farming obsolete. Tender Food aims to address environmental sustainability and animal welfare through innovative food technology. Their product line focuses on replicating the taste, texture, and nutritional profile of conventional meats, targeting health-conscious consumers and the growing market for sustainable food options.

Notable figures affiliated with Tender Food include experts in food science and biotechnology, although specific names are not provided. The company has attracted significant interest from investors focused on sustainable and ethical food production. Key achievements include developing proprietary technologies that mimic the muscle fibers of real meat, setting them apart in the alternative protein market. Tender Food's impact lies in its potential to reduce the environmental footprint of meat production and offer consumers healthier, ethical choices without compromising on taste or quality.

Tender Food - Quick Facts

When was Tender Food founded?

Tender Food was founded in 2020.

Where is Tender Food's headquarters located?

Tender Food's headquarters is located in Somerville, MA, US.

When was Tender Food's last funding round?

Tender Food's most recent funding round was for $12M (USD) in February 2022.

How much has Tender Food raised to-date?

As of Feb 15, 2022, Tender Food has raised a total of $12.3M (USD).

How many employees does Tender Food have?

Tender Food has 45 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Tender Food - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Alternative Protein
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Cultured Meat
  • Plant-Based Meat
Tags
  • Biotech
  • eCommerce
  • Foodtech
NAICS
  • 110000Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
  • 112000Animal Production and Aquaculture
  • 112300Poultry and Egg Production
SIC
  • 200Agricultural Production-livestock And Animal Specialties
  • 250Poultry And Eggs
  • 259Poultry And Eggs, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 3 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 310000Manufacturing
  • 311000Food Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2000Food And Kindred Products