Kate Farms
Food and Beverage ServicesCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
Kate Farms is a Santa Barbara, California-based company in the Food and Beverage Services industry that develops medical nutrition formulas for pediatric and adult use, suitable as sole-source or supplemental nutrition for oral and tube feeding, and it employs between 201 and 500 people. The formulas are plant-based and made with organic pea protein, fiber, and phytonutrients, and are produced without the top nine common allergens or artificial colors or flavors. The products are distributed nationally in the United States and are eligible for coverage by Medicare and Medicaid, with WIC eligibility in 30 states and private insurance; the company reports access in more than 1,000 US hospitals. Kate Farms was founded to help a child named Kate who could not tolerate existing tube feeding formulas, leading to the development of an allergen-friendly, plant-based option. In 2025, the company was acquired by Danone North America, marking a major corporate development.