Tender leapfrogs incumbent plant-based meat products, like
"Consumers are largely disappointed with plant-based meat products in the market—they’re too expensive, they don’t taste good, and are mostly limited to burgers and sausages with long, unrecognizable ingredient lists. We need new technologies to address these challenges and drive meaningful adoption in this category, which is crucial for decarbonizing our food system. Our technology allows us to create healthy products that taste great, have the structure and feel of animal meat and are much cheaper to produce.” said
Tender features its early products (beef short rib, pulled pork, chicken breast, and crab) at a wide range of restaurants and universities in the
“We're a popular vegetarian chain, so, as you can imagine, we try a lot of new plant-based products. Tender's stood out from the start—it's innovative, it's tasty, it's a great addition to our grain bowls and salads. And most importantly, we're hearing lots of positive feedback from our customers—90% of whom are meat-eaters!” said
Tender aims to become the manufacturing platform for the industry, replacing traditional extrusion and ultimately animal agriculture. The latest funding will help the company scale up capacity at its new facility to millions of pounds and commercialize its first products at scale, while lowering production costs even further.
“Our production costs are already low today and we have barely started scaling,” says Chantre. “Offering products that compete with animal meat on price is critical for this industry to grow. Tender's technology solves this major challenge and will unlock tremendous industry growth.”
In a move that underscores Tender’s ambition to shape the industry, the company recently added
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Tender™ Plant-Based Shredded Pork
Tender™ plant-based shredded pork, known for its succulent texture and savory flavor, is a perfect addition to any dish.
Tender™ Plant-Based Chicken Breast
Tender’s plant-based chicken breast, created using their unique process that spins plant proteins into fibers identical in size to animal muscle, ensuring a convincingly meaty texture and flavor.
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