Planeat

Based in Poznań, Poland, Planeat operates in the food-tech sector, focusing on the production of plant-based food products. The company was founded in 2020 by Martyna Polak and Andy Staniek, launching in March 2021 as a spin-off from an existing vegan gastronomy business.

Planeat's business model targets both individual consumers (retail) and professional chefs (foodservice), distributing its products through its own e-commerce platform and various retail chains and restaurants across Poland. The company generates revenue through the direct sale of its products. A significant milestone was achieved in August 2022 when Planeat secured $230K in a Seed funding round from investors including Pro 3 Games and Atlantisdeweloper. The company has received grants and further investment from entities like the Carrefour Foundation, ProVeg Incubator, and Sustainable Food Ventures.

The product portfolio consists of a variety of meat alternatives, such as plant-based ground meat called Nielone, vegan burgers, gyros, and a plant-based tuna alternative. Additionally, they offer products like chocolate and peanut cream. These items are developed to be gluten-free and rich in protein, fiber, iron, and vitamin B12, utilizing ingredients like soybean and pea protein. The company expanded its production capabilities by opening a larger plant in April 2023 and began its first export sales in February 2024.

Keywords: plant-based meat, food-tech, vegan products, meat alternatives, foodservice, retail food, e-commerce, Polish startup, Nielone, plant-based protein, vegan gastronomy, sustainable food, gluten-free, pea protein, soy protein, plant-based tuna, food production, venture capital, seed funding, Carrefour Foundation