Unilever acquires plant-based food maker

Is new owner of The Vegetarian Butcher

Jan 1, 2019

The Vegetarian Butcher products

Unilever has purchased The Vegetarian Butcher, which sells plant-based “meat” products in over 4,000 outlets in 17 countries. The two companies have been working together since 2016, when they jointly launched Vegetarian Meatballs in Satay Sauce and Vegetarian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce.

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