The Mushroom Meat Co. Email Format
Wholesale Food and BeverageCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
The Mushroom Meat Co. is a Los Angeles–based wholesale food and beverage company that develops ready-to-cook, plant-forward products derived from mushrooms and whole plants. Its MushroomMeat line aims to provide high-protein, high-fiber, low-fat, gluten-free, soy-free, vegan, and keto-friendly options that cook like traditional meat, catering to chefs and foodservice operators seeking meat alternatives with strong taste and texture. The company positions its offerings as suitable for schools, restaurants, and event venues, highlighting durability under freezing, searing, roasting, and long cooking. Founded by Kesha Stickland and Dan Gardner, the business emphasizes a philosophy of using real-food ingredients to deliver products that showcase mushrooms as a central, satisfying component rather than a supplement. Based in the California market and operating in the wholesale sector, The Mushroom Meat Co. has earned recognition in plant-based awards, including Best Meat Alternative awards at Plant Based World Expo in 2022 and 2024, underscoring its niche within the plant-based protein landscape.