Hempeat

What Hempeat does

Hempeat is a Poland-based private limited company (Sp. z o.o., headquartered in Białystok) that develops and sells plant-based meat alternatives formulated from hemp protein. Its consumer portfolio comprises four core SKUs: a hemp-protein burger patty (14% hemp protein concentrate), a shredded gyro product (22.5% hulled hemp seeds), and spicy and Italian-style meatballs. The company also markets a parallel HoReCa line of frozen bulk SKUs in 1.2 kg and 2 kg formats aimed at restaurants, hotels, and caterers. All products are vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free, and are positioned as sources of iron, vitamin B12, and Omega-3.

The company's recipe base was developed through collaboration with over 150 Polish restaurants before the consumer launch, and it sources 100% Polish hemp, with upstream capabilities linked to East Hemp Group's cultivation and processing expertise. The core technology is the proprietary hemp-protein formulation that delivers meat-like texture and complete nutrition without common allergens; no patents or formal certifications are disclosed in the available data.

Commercially, Hempeat runs a dual-channel go-to-market: retail distribution through Carrefour Poland (CH Arkadia, CH Galeria Mokotów) and specialty/organic retailers (Organic24, Urban Vegan, Evergreen), alongside direct-to-consumer e-commerce and direct B2B sales of bulk frozen product to the HoReCa sector. Pricing is unit-based and not publicly disclosed. The company employs 1-10 people, has raised approximately $284,883 across two seed rounds (2021 and 2022), and has not disclosed revenue. Geographic scope is currently single-country (Poland), with explicit restrictions noted for non-EU markets.

Name

Hempeat

Legal name

Hempeat Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://hempeat.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hempeat is a Poland-based, privately held producer of vegan meat alternatives (burgers, gyros, meatballs, ground meat) made from 100% Polish hemp, selling to Polish consumers via Carrefour and specialty retailers and to restaurants through HoReCa bulk SKUs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013)

akta.pro primary industry

Plant-Based Meat Manufacturers (End-to-End Brands) (AFANAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Finished Meat-Alternative Prepared Foods (Nuggets, Burgers, Sausages, Ready Meals) (AFANAKAO)

Keywords

• Plant-based meat alternatives
• Hemp protein foods
• Vegan meat substitutes
• Frozen HoReCa products
• Polish hemp food

Headquarters

HQ city

Wroclaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Sale of plant-based meat alternative products (burgers, gyros, meatballs) to consumers via retail stores and e-commerce. Also serves HoReCa (hotel/restaurant/catering) sector with bulk frozen products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hempeat manufactures and sells plant-based meat alternatives formulated from Polish hemp, including burgers, gyros, meatballs (Spicy and Italian variants), and ground meat analogues for both consumer retail and HoReCa food-service channels. Core formulations use 14% hemp protein concentrate and 22.5% hulled hemp seeds and are positioned as vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free.

Product overview

Hempeat is a plant-based meat alternative company offering a portfolio of hemp-based food products for retail consumers and professional food service (HoReCa). The consumer product line consists of four core items: Roślinny Burger z Konopiami (plant burger patty), Roślinny Gyros z Konopiami (shredded gyro-style product), Roślinne Klopsiki "Spicy" z Konopiami (spicy meatballs), and Roślinne Klopsiki "Italian" z Konopiami (Italian-style meatballs). All products are made from Polish hemp, are vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and serve as sources of iron, vitamin B12, and Omega-3. For the HoReCa channel, Hempeat offers frozen bulk versions of these products in 1.2 kg and 2 kg formats designed for professional chefs and restaurant operators. The company was originally developed through restaurant partnerships and has expanded its recipes for home cooking use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roślinny Burger z Konopiami (Hemp Plant-Based Burger) Plant-based burger patty made from hemp protein (14% hemp protein concentrate), positioned for classic burger sandwiches, main dishes, and wraps. Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and a source of iron and vitamin B12.
• Roślinny Gyros z Konopiami (Hemp Plant-Based Gyros) Plant-based pulled/shredded gyro-style product made with 22.5% hulled hemp seeds, for quick meals, pita wraps, hummus bowls, and salads. Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free.
• Roślinne Klopsiki "Spicy" z Konopiami (Hemp Plant-Based Spicy Meatballs) Mildly spicy plant-based meatballs with hemp protein, suitable as hummus topping, salad addition, or side to potatoes/pasta. Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free.
• Roślinne Klopsiki "Italian" z Konopiami (Hemp Plant-Based Italian Meatballs) Plant-based Italian-style meatballs with hemp protein and Italian spice notes, for pasta dishes, sandwiches, and Italian-inspired meals. Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free.
• Roślinny Burger z Konopiami (HoReCa 1,2 kg) Frozen plant-based burger patty in a 1.2 kg bulk pack designed for professional kitchens in restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses.
• Roślinny Burger z Konopiami (HoReCa 1,3 kg) Frozen plant-based burger patty in a 1.3 kg bulk pack for higher-volume professional foodservice use.
• Roślinny Mini Burger z Konopiami (HoReCa 1,2 kg) Frozen mini plant-based burger patties in a 1.2 kg bulk pack suited for appetizers and slider servings in professional kitchens.
• Roślinny Gyros z Konopiami (HoReCa 1,2 kg) Frozen plant-based gyro-style shredded product in a 1.2 kg bulk pack for professional kitchen use.
• Roślinne Klopsiki z Konopiami (HoReCa 1,2 kg) Frozen plant-based meatballs in a 1.2 kg bulk pack for restaurant and catering operators.
• Roślinne Mięso Mielone z Konopiami (HoReCa 1,2 kg) Frozen plant-based ground meat analogue in a 1.2 kg bulk pack for versatile professional culinary applications.
• Roślinne Mięso Mielone z Konopiami (HoReCa 2 kg) Frozen plant-based ground meat analogue in a 2 kg bulk pack for higher-volume restaurant operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products developed through collaboration with over 150 restaurants

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bezmięsny: Polish plant-based meat brand offering burgers, sausages, and convenience products through Polish retail and HoReCa channels. Closely comparable as a domestic plant-based competitor competing for the same Polish shelf space and consumer.
• Dobra Kaloria: Polish plant-based ready-meal brand selling meat alternatives and convenience foods to Polish consumers via retail and e-commerce. Comparable in target customer, plant-based positioning, and Polish market focus.
• Vivera: Dutch plant-based meat brand with a broad portfolio of burgers, gyros, and ground-meat alternatives sold across EU retail. Comparable in product format (gyros, burgers, ground), channels (retail + HoReCa), and hemp- and plant-based positioning within Europe.
• LikeMeat (Rügenwalder Mühle): German plant-based meat brand under Rügenwalder Mühle producing burgers, meatballs, and gyros-style products. Highly comparable product portfolio (burgers, meatballs, gyros) targeting EU retail and foodservice customers.
• Moving Mountains: UK plant-based brand producing burgers, meatballs, and ground-meat alternatives for retail and HoReCa. Comparable product portfolio (burgers, meatballs, mince) and dual B2C/B2B go-to-market in European markets.

Broad incumbents

• The Vegetarian Butcher (Unilever): Unilever-owned plant-based meat brand offering burgers, nuggets, and ground-meat alternatives across European retail. Comparable in product format and retail presence, with substantially larger scale and marketing budget.
• Garden Gourmet (Nestlé): Nestlé's plant-based brand producing burgers, mince, and ready meals sold across European grocery. Comparable as a competing plant-based SKU inside the same Carrefour and mainstream retail channels Hempeat targets.
• Beyond Meat: Global plant-based meat leader with burgers, ground, and other analogs sold through major European retailers including Carrefour. Comparable product category and retail channel, but vastly larger brand and capital base.
• Impossible Foods: Global plant-based meat brand expanding into European retail and foodservice. Comparable as a high-profile competitor for plant-based burger occasions, though not yet as deeply distributed in Poland.

Emerging players

• Meatable: Dutch cultivated-meat company developing pork and beef alternatives for European retail and foodservice. Comparable as an EU-based alternative-protein competitor targeting the same shopper, though using a different (cell-based) production technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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