Chunk Foods
Chunk Foods is an Israeli food-technology company (founded 2020) that uses proprietary solid-state fermentation to produce clean-label, 8-ingredient plant-based whole-cut steaks and pulled meats for U.S. foodservice operators, premium retail chains, and direct-to-consumer customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersTel Aviv, Israel
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Chunk Foods does
Chunk Foods is an Israeli food-technology company founded in 2020 that manufactures clean-label, plant-based whole-cut meat alternatives for U.S. foodservice operators, retail grocery chains, and direct-to-consumer customers. Its product portfolio comprises four core whole-cut SKUs (Chunk Steak, Steakhouse Cut, Chunk Pulled, Chunk Slab) and four flavored pulled variants launched in 2025 (Barbacoa, Teriyaki, Korean BBQ, Texas BBQ), all built on a proprietary solid-state fermentation process applied to cultured soy protein (defatted soy flour and soy protein isolate) combined with wheat gluten, coconut oil, natural flavors, and beet juice concentrate for color. The 8-ingredient formulation is Non-GMO verified, OU Kosher, Halal, and Keto certified, delivering 25–37g of protein per serving with iron and B12 fortification at 80% DV.
The company operates a capex-light manufacturing model from its facility in Rishon Lezion, Israel, which is designed to produce millions of steaks annually; frozen finished goods are shipped to the United States and Latin America. Revenue is generated through three distinct channels: (1) B2B foodservice sales in 6lb cases via field sales and national distributors Sysco, US Foods, and Chefs' Warehouse, serving operators such as Charley's Steak House, Pastrami Queen, Slutty Vegan, Bar Vegan, Neat Burger, and Sodexo; (2) B2B2C retail grocery sales through Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, and H-E-B at price points of $8.99–$12.99 per consumer unit; and (3) direct-to-consumer e-commerce through shopusa.chunkfoods.com with bundle pricing of $61.99–$98.99. The company also distributes into Latin America via a strategic partnership with Mexico-based Sigma Alimentos.
Chunk has raised $22.5M in total seed funding ($15M in April 2023 led by Fall Line Capital, MIT E14 Fund, and FootPrint Coalition, plus a $7.5M extension in January 2024), with a current headcount of 11–50. Management has reported 140% revenue growth in 2025, projects 100% growth in 2026, and targets profitability by late 2026, supported by distribution across 3,000+ U.S. retail and foodservice locations.
Chunk Foods firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Chunk Foods
- Legal name
- Chunk Foods Inc.
- Website
- https://chunkfoods.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Chunk Foods is an Israeli food-technology company (founded 2020) that uses proprietary solid-state fermentation to produce clean-label, 8-ingredient plant-based whole-cut steaks and pulled meats for U.S. foodservice operators, premium retail chains, and direct-to-consumer customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Chunk Foods industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
- NAICS
- Food Manufacturing (311)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Finished Meat-Alternative Prepared Foods (Nuggets, Burgers, Sausages, Ready Meals) (AFANAKAO)
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Where Chunk Foods is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tel Aviv
- HQ country
- Israel
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices5 records
Markets served
Chunk Foods business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Foodservice Product Sales: B2B sales of plant-based whole cuts to restaurant operators, hotel chains, healthcare systems, university dining halls, and corporate campus dining. Products sold in bulk cases (6lb cases) through distributor relationships with Sysco, US Foods, and Chefs' Warehouse. Revenue generated through wholesale pricing to operators.
- Retail Grocery Sales: B2B2C sales through retail grocery partnerships with Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, and H-E-B. Products sold as consumer-packaged goods through traditional retail channels. Distribution through grocery distributors with shelf placement at natural and mainstream retailers.
- Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: D2C sales through shopusa.chunkfoods.com online store. Consumers purchase individual items ($8.99-$12.99) or bulk cases (bundle pricing $61.99-$98.99). Frozen products ship directly to consumer homes.
- Latin America Expansion (via Sigma Alimentos): Strategic partnership with Mexico's Sigma Alimentos enables distribution of Chunk products across Latin American markets. Revenue generated through wholesale supply to Sigma for regional distribution.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual D2C retail items (8-11oz) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | D2C Bundle packages (cases) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Foodservice bulk case pricing |
Go-to-market motion5 records
Distribution channels9 records
Marketing channels8 records
Chunk Foods product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Chunk Foods manufactures and sells whole-cut plant-based meat analogues (steaks, pulled, slabs) produced through a proprietary solid-state fermentation process using mycelium. The company sells its products through a foodservice channel (bulk cases for restaurants and distributors) and a consumer channel (retail SKUs and direct-to-consumer e-commerce).
Product overview
Chunk Foods produces plant-based whole cuts of meat using a proprietary solid state fermentation process for plant proteins. The product portfolio consists of four core whole-cut products (Chunk Steak, Steakhouse Cut, Chunk Pulled, and Chunk Slab) designed for foodservice and retail markets. The core line is supplemented by four flavored pulled meat variants (Barbacoa Pulled, Teriyaki Pulled, Korean BBQ Pulled, and Texas BBQ Pulled) launched in 2025 to expand retail footprint. All products feature 8 clean ingredients, high protein content (25-37g per serving), are non-GMO verified, kosher certified, and halal compliant. The company operates from its Israeli manufacturing facility, shipping frozen products to the US market.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Chunk Steak Whole-cut plant-based steak analogue produced via solid-state fermentation, positioned for foodservice operators and retail/D2C consumers seeking a beef-like whole-cut experience.
- Steakhouse Cut Premium whole-cut plant-based steak SKU, a thicker/premium variant of the Chunk Steak line for foodservice and consumer use.
- Chunk Pulled Plant-based pulled-style whole-cut meat analogue intended for sandwiches, tacos, bowls, and other foodservice and at-home applications.
- Chunk Slab Plant-based whole-cut slab product designed for slicing and use across foodservice menu items and consumer recipes.
- Barbacoa Pulled Flavored SKU in the Chunk Pulled line, seasoned with a barbacoa-style profile for foodservice and retail/D2C consumers.
- Teriyaki Pulled Flavored SKU in the Chunk Pulled line, featuring a teriyaki seasoning profile for foodservice and consumer applications.
- Korean BBQ Pulled Flavored SKU in the Chunk Pulled line, featuring a Korean BBQ seasoning profile for foodservice and consumer applications.
- Texas BBQ Pulled Flavored SKU in the Chunk Pulled line, featuring a Texas-style BBQ seasoning profile for foodservice and consumer applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- 140% revenue growth in 2025, projected 100% growth in 2026
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Companies that use Chunk Foods
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Chunk Foods technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Chunk Foods partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.
- Pastrami QueenminorNYC's famed pastrami restaurant collaborated with Chunk Foods to debut the 'largest piece of plant-based meat in foodservice' - a large pastrami-style slab. Limited-time menu collaboration generating earned media coverage.
- Slutty VeganminorAtlanta-based vegan restaurant chain partnered with Chunk Foods for limited-time menu items. Collaboration created new dishes featuring plant-based steaks and pulled meat products.
- Bar VeganminorVegan restaurant partner collaborating with Chunk Foods on new menu items, complementing the Slutty Vegan partnership.
- Sigma AlimentosmajorMexico-based food manufacturer invested $7.5M in Chunk Foods and established strategic partnership for Latin American distribution. Sigma Alimentos is one of Latin America's largest food companies, enabling Chunk's market entry across Mexico and broader LATAM region.
- Better BalancecoreStrategic partnership announced January 2024. Nature of partnership focuses on product development and/or distribution expansion in specific markets.
- Neat BurgerminorVegan fast-food chain launched Chunk Foods steak sandwich at Manhattan/Nolita location, expanding plant-based steak presence in QSR format.
- Charley's Steak HousemajorFlorida steakhouse chain became first U.S. steakhouse to serve Chunk Foods' plant-based steak. Initial order of 100,000 units for deployment across Florida locations. Menu item priced at $69 for filet mignon-style preparation.
- SyscomajorNational foodservice distributor carrying Chunk products for distribution to restaurant operators across the U.S. Sysco is the largest foodservice distributor in North America.
- US FoodsmajorNational foodservice distributor carrying Chunk products for distribution to restaurant operators across the U.S. Second-largest foodservice distributor in North America.
- Chefs' WarehousecorePremium foodservice distributor specializing in high-end restaurant and specialty food service operators. Carries Chunk products for distribution to chef-driven restaurant concepts.
- Whole Foods MarketcoreNational natural grocery chain retail partnership. Chunk products launched in Whole Foods stores in October 2024 with 4 SKUs at retail.
- Sprouts Farmers MarketcoreNatural grocery chain retail partnership providing expanded retail distribution for Chunk products in the mainstream natural channel.
- H-E-BcoreTexas-based regional grocery chain retail partnership providing Southwest U.S. market coverage for Chunk products.
- SodexominorMajor foodservice management company trusted by Chunk Foods as an operator customer. Sodexo provides corporate campus dining, healthcare, and educational facility management services.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Chunk Foods competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Prime Roots: Berkeley-based maker of plant-based whole cuts (deli meats, charcuterie, shredded proteins) using koji fermentation. Direct peer pursuing the same premium whole-cut positioning for foodservice and retail, with similar clean-label value proposition.
- Meati Foods: U.S.-based producer of plant-based whole cuts (steaks, cutlets) using mycelium fermentation. Direct peer to Chunk Foods in the plant-based whole-cut category — both target steakhouse and premium foodservice with whole-cut alternatives. Meati's 2024 financial difficulties and capex-heavy model directly contrast with Chunk's capex-light positioning.
- Juicy Marbles: Slovenia-based producer of plant-based whole-cut steaks using soy and wheat protein extrusion. Direct peer competing in the same plant-based whole-cut steak category, particularly in premium retail and foodservice across Europe and increasingly the U.S.
Broad incumbents
- Beyond Meat: Public category-leading plant-based meat company (Beyond Burger, Beyond Sausage, Beyond Beef). Broad incumbent serving similar retail and foodservice channels, though focused on ground/mince formats rather than whole cuts — represents both the most credible category precedent and the largest competitive threat.
- Simulate (Tyson Foods Plant-Based): Tyson Foods' direct-to-consumer plant-based meat brand (Nuggs, TiNDLE). Broad incumbent leveraging Tyson's distribution muscle and capital base — represents the strategic-CPG-backed competitive threat across both foodservice and retail channels Chunk targets.
- Impossible Foods: Major plant-based meat producer (Impossible Burger, Impossible Sausage, Impossible Chicken). Broad incumbent with deep foodservice penetration at Burger King, Starbucks, and others — overlaps with Chunk's foodservice motion but focuses on ground/formed formats rather than whole cuts.
Emerging players
- The Very Good Butchers: Canadian plant-based butcher producing whole-food meat alternatives (burgers, sausages, roasts). Emerging peer focused on clean-label positioning in North American natural retail, overlapping with Chunk's Whole Foods/Sprouts go-to-market motion.
- Abbot's Butcher: California-based clean-label plant-based meat producer (chick'n, beef, chorizo) using whole-food ingredients. Emerging peer with similar clean-label ethos targeting natural retail and foodservice, though focused on chopped/ground formats rather than whole cuts.
- TiNDLE: Singapore/Netherlands-based plant-based chicken producer (operated under SIMULATE). Emerging peer pursuing foodservice-led distribution into restaurants, similar to Chunk's enterprise sales motion, though focused on chicken category rather than beef/whole cuts.
Regional players
- Heura Foods: Spain-based plant-based meat producer with strong Mediterranean retail and foodservice presence. Regional peer operating primarily in EU markets with similar positioning around clean-label, high-protein plant-based alternatives.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Chunk Foods social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance4 records
Chunk Foods financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Chunk Foods leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Chunk Foods funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors8 records
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Chunk Foods M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Chunk Foods
What does Chunk Foods do?
Chunk Foods manufactures and sells whole-cut plant-based meat analogues (steaks, pulled, slabs) produced through a proprietary solid-state fermentation process using mycelium. The company sells its products through a foodservice channel (bulk cases for restaurants and distributors) and a consumer channel (retail SKUs and direct-to-consumer e-commerce).
Is Chunk Foods a public or private company?
Chunk Foods is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Chunk Foods founded?
Chunk Foods was founded in 2020. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Chunk Foods based?
Chunk Foods is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, in the Middle East region.
How does Chunk Foods make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Foodservice Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are retail Grocery Sales, direct-to-Consumer E-commerce and latin America Expansion (via Sigma Alimentos).
Who are Chunk Foods's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Prime Roots, Meati Foods and Juicy Marbles. Broad incumbents are Beyond Meat, Simulate (Tyson Foods Plant-Based) and Impossible Foods. Emerging players are The Very Good Butchers, Abbot's Butcher and TiNDLE. Heura Foods is listed as a regional player.
Does Chunk Foods have an API?
No public API is recorded for Chunk Foods.
What industry is Chunk Foods in?
Chunk Foods's product category is Plant-Based Meat Alternatives. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFANAKAO, Finished Meat-Alternative Prepared Foods (Nuggets, Burgers, Sausages, Ready Meals). Its NAICS code is 311 and its SIC code is 2090.