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Heura Foods is a plant-based startup founded in 2017 by food activists Marc Coloma and Bernat Añaños. The company specializes in producing sustainable and nutritious plant-based meat alternatives, primarily focusing on soy-based products. Heura aims to transform perceptions of plant-based meat by offering vegan chicken and other alternatives that feature clean labels and a short ingredient list, enriched with essential vitamins and nutrients. The company's mission is to revolutionize the food system, promoting a future where animal consumption is eliminated. Heura's products reflect a Mediterranean culinary heritage, emphasizing both taste and high nutritional values, thereby appealing to consumers seeking the experience of meat alongside the benefits of vegetables.

What started as someone’s dream to eat cake without cruelty evolved into a vision for change. Our mission is to give you plant-based alternatives to everyday foods, that taste as delicious as you’ve always known them, whilst doing our best to positively change the future of the planet, animals and people with every, little, bite. They’re all about making choices that add to our values and not our wallets. They measure our business in things that matter, like chickens saved, homeless meals given, and jobs created. These are the things that will reflect our success.

Change Foods, Inc. is a food technology company based in San Francisco, California, focused on producing animal-free cheese and dairy products. Founded in 2019, the company utilizes precision fermentation technology to develop lactose-free, hormone-free, and hypoallergenic alternatives to traditional dairy. By harnessing the power of microbes, Change Foods creates bio-identical dairy proteins and ingredients, beginning with casein for cheese production. This innovative approach aims to reduce the environmental impact associated with conventional dairy farming while providing consumers with versatile and sustainable food options.

Arivia S.A., based in Thessaloniki, Greece, specializes in the production of plant-based dairy and dairy-free products. Founded in 1986 and formerly known as Arista S.A., the company rebranded in April 2016 and is currently a subsidiary of Upfield Europe B.V. Arivia focuses on creating a diverse range of affordable products, primarily using coconut oil, to cater to consumers with lactose intolerance and those following a low-cholesterol diet. Its offerings include various flavors of processed cheese, such as edam, gouda, and mozzarella, as well as toast, sandwich slices, and pizza. The company emphasizes continuous product development to meet the evolving needs of the market, ensuring that its products provide a planet-friendly alternative to traditional dairy.