Re-imagining protein from koji mycelium for a sustainable future.
Notable Achievements
- Raised 18.25M to date from True Ventures, Pangaea Ventures, Collaborative Fund and others.
- Lifecycle assessment of our processes completed - our next facility will save 450M lbs of CO2 and 300 billion gallons water per year.
- Today, we are already pricing in line with meat with superior gross margins than conventional meat.
Currently Operating in One Region
Press Mentions

August 31, 2024
Just Add Koji: Growing a Plant-Based Lunch Meat Empire
Prime Roots is revolutionizing the plant-based food industry with its innovative koji-based lunch meats. Celebrating sustainability and flavor, the company is expanding its offerings, making...
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May 16, 2024
Gold House and Garnier Announce Recipients of First-Ever Gold Green Grant to Fund Sustainability in Asian Pacific Entrepreneurship
Gold House and Garnier have announced the recipients of the first-ever Gold + Green Grant, aimed at funding sustainability initiatives. The grant will support projects focused on environmental and...
Read on Hastings Tribune »
May 6, 2024
PRIME ROOTS® KOJI-DELI MEATS AND CHARCUTERIE AWARDED FOR CULINARY EXCELLENCE
Prime Roots, a plant-based meat company, is giving away a million slices of their Koji mycelium deli meat to promote their innovative product. The meat alternative is gaining attention for its...
Read on VEGWORLD Magazine »
April 23, 2024
Prime Roots is Hitting The Road With a Plant-Based 'Cybertruck Deli' Visiting Cities Across The US in Celebration of ...
Prime Roots is making waves with their plant-based deli meats made from koji mycelium. They are giving away a million slices and hitting the road in a plant-based Cybertruck to celebrate Earth Day,...
Read on PRNewswire »
March 5, 2024
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Read on Time »
November 1, 2023
The Natural List - Charcuterie's vegan makeover
The Natural List, a popular charcuterie brand, has undergone a vegan makeover. The company has replaced traditional meat-based ingredients with plant-based alternatives, catering to the growing...
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Posted August 21, 2024
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