The Most Innovative Companies in Food for 2025

Fast Company Full Article jack & annie’s For unlocking the versatility in jackfruit Jackfruit, a breadfruit that resembles a spiky hedge apple as big as a rugby ball, might not scream “meat substitute” to many Americans. But the odd-looking fruit, termed “vegetable meat” for ages in India, is uniquely suited to absorbing flavors while lightening … Read more

The 2025 Men’s Health Food Awards

Men’s Health Full Article jack & annie’s These supermarket stars are minimally processed, totally good for you, and incredibly delicious. These breakfast patties are made not from sausage but from jackfruit, which has a meaty texture. Each one has five grams of protein and three grams of fiber.

The Best Meat-Free Chicken Brands for Every Meal

VegNews Full Article jack & annie’s From poppable golden nuggets to juicy crispy patties, vegan chicken is catching up to the plant-based burger trend. Jack & Annie’s takes a unique approach to its vegan chicken. In lieu of using the typical soy, seitan, or pea-based proteins, the company relies on jackfruit to replicate chicken’s tender, … Read more

Here Are The Top Food Tech And Sustainability Predictions For 2022

Forbes Full Article jack & annie’s Beyond Plant Based And Toward Whole Plant Solutions Alternative proteins had a moment in 2021 with record funding levels. Often called ‘plant-based,’ these foods are made using biotechnology. The technologies differ – some are cellular-based, some are fermentation based, and many are a combination of both. And while meat-free solutions … Read more

These 3 plant-based protein startups plan to hire, boost production in 2022

The Business Journal Full Article jack & annie’s To people in the industry, the Denver metro area makes a logical nexus for meat substitute brands. When Annie Ryu, founder and CEO of Jack & Annie’s, began hiring for her startup making nuggets, sausages and other meat-like products from whole jackfruit, the first major hire came from … Read more

“Cardi B, We Got You. Here Are Our 5 Favorite Vegan Meat Replacements!”

VegOut Full Article jack & annie’s “Jack & Annie’s makes a variety of vegan meat products from jackfruit, including sausages, nuggets, and meatballs. We love the Buffalo Wings, which are crispy chicken nuggets coated in spicy, tangy Buffalo sauce that will remind you of your favorite plate of boneless chicken wings.”

jack & annie’s Positioned for Exponential Growth with the Close of $23 Million Series B Funding Round

Business Wire Full Article jack & annie’s Investors Step Up to Fund the Next Generation of Plant-Based Meat BOULDER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–jack & annie’s made by The Jackfruit Company is a sustainable plant-based brand made from a real, whole plant, jackfruit. jack & annie’s is proud to announce the closing of a $23 million Series B growth capital raise. The round … Read more

“jack & annie’s closes $23M; aims to make jackfruit hero among meat alternatives”

TechCrunch Full Article “Jack & annie’s, a sustainable, animal meat alternative brand made from jackfruit, announced Tuesday $23 million in Series B funding. The round was co-led by Creadev and Desert Bloom and included participation from Wheatsheaf and existing investors Beta Angels and InvestEco. Company founder and CEO Annie Ryu told TechCrunch the company had … Read more

Alt-meat startup puts jackfruit in the spotlight

Food Business News Full Article jack & annie’s Jackfruit is the star ingredient in Jack & Annie’s BOULDER, COLO. — Jackfruit is the star ingredient in Jack & Annie’s, a brand of frozen and refrigerated plant-based meat alternatives developed by a first-time entrepreneur with no previous experience in the food industry. Fresh off the heels … Read more