Atlantic Natural Foods

What Atlantic Natural Foods does

Atlantic Natural Foods is a U.S.-based plant-based food company that manufactures and distributes shelf-stable vegetarian and vegan protein products under a portfolio of seven sub-brands: Loma Linda (flagship ready meals and traditional protein products), TUNO (tuna alternative), CHIK'N (chicken alternative), NEAT (egg substitutes), Kaffree Roma (grain-based coffee alternative), Unmeat (Asian cuisine-inspired meat analogs), and Modern Menu (contemporary ready-to-eat meals). The company's core technology is shelf-stable plant-based protein formulation, which provides extended shelf life, lower cold-chain logistics costs, and suitability for value-tier pricing. Products are positioned as affordable, sustainable, and nutritionally complete protein alternatives targeting health-conscious, sustainability-minded, and value-seeking consumer segments.

The company operates a multi-channel go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce (lomalindafood.com for U.S. customers), physical retail distribution through supermarkets and natural food stores with online store-locator functionality, and regional brand-specific storefronts. Geographic coverage spans the United States and the United Kingdom (lomalinda.co.uk), with the UK presence indicating active transatlantic distribution. Customer acquisition relies on content marketing via the Plant-Based Pantry website (recipes, blog, newsletter) and brand storytelling rather than enterprise sales motion.

Since 2025, Atlantic Natural Foods has operated as a subsidiary of Century Pacific Food Inc., a Philippines-based food conglomerate, under the legal entity Century Pacific North America Enterprise Inc. The acquisition positioned the Philippines as a regional hub for shelf-stable plant proteins and provided ANF with access to parent-group procurement, manufacturing scale, and Southeast Asian distribution. The company functions as a brand-portfolio platform within the Century Pacific group, retaining distinct brand identities while leveraging shared corporate infrastructure.

Name

Atlantic Natural Foods

Legal name

CENTURY PACIFIC NORTH AMERICA ENTERPRISE INC.

Website

https://atlanticnaturalfoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Atlantic Natural Foods is a U.S.-based plant-based food company that manufactures and distributes shelf-stable vegetarian protein products under seven sub-brands (Loma Linda, TUNO, CHIK'N, NEAT, Kaffree Roma, Modern Menu, Unmeat), serving health-conscious and value-seeking consumers through retail and e-commerce channels in the U.S. and U.K.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plant-Based Foods

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Plant-Based Meat & Seafood Analogues Manufacturing (AFAKAGAA), Prepared Meat & Seafood Entrées with Sides (Complete Meals) (AFANAFAI)

Keywords

• Plant-based foods
• Vegetarian protein products
• Meat alternatives
• Shelf-stable meals
• Sustainable protein

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Food Product Sales: Atlantic Natural Foods generates revenue through the sale of shelf-stable plant-based food products including meat alternatives, ready meals, and protein products under multiple brand names including Loma Linda, TUNO, CHIK'N, Neat, Kaffree Roma, Modern Menu, and Unmeat. Products are sold through retail stores and direct e-commerce channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Atlantic Natural Foods manufactures and distributes affordable, sustainable, shelf-stable plant-based protein food products under a portfolio of seven brands (Loma Linda, TUNO, CHIK'N, NEAT, Kaffree Roma, Unmeat, and Modern Menu). The portfolio spans meat alternatives, tuna and chicken analogs, egg substitutes, coffee alternatives, and ready-to-eat meals, sold through U.S. retail stores, a U.S. e-commerce site (lomalindafood.com), and a UK site (lomalinda.co.uk).

Product overview

Atlantic Natural Foods is a plant-based food company operating a portfolio of seven distinct sub-brands under the Plant-Based Pantry umbrella: Loma Linda (flagship shelf-stable meat alternatives and ready meals), CHIK'N (plant-based chicken products), TUNO (plant-based tuna alternatives), neat (egg substitutes), Kaffree Roma (grain-based coffee alternatives), Unmeat (Asian cuisine-inspired meat analogs), and Modern Menu (contemporary ready-to-eat meals). The company was acquired by Century Pacific Food in 2025, positioning the Philippines as a regional hub for shelf-stable plant proteins. Products are available through retail stores (with online U.S. shopping via lomalindafood.com) and focus on affordable, sustainable, and healthy plant-based protein sources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Loma Linda: Plant-based ready meals and protein products including meals and traditions product lines
• NEAT
• TUNO
• CHIK'N
• Kaffree Roma
• Unmeat
• Modern Menu

Products and services

• Loma Linda Flagship plant-based brand offering shelf-stable meat alternatives, ready meals, traditional products, and protein-based foods for health- and sustainability-minded consumers.
• CHIK'N Plant-based chicken alternative brand offering breaded and ready-to-eat chicken-style products for consumers seeking poultry analogs.
• TUNO Plant-based tuna alternative brand offering shelf-stable fish analog products for consumers seeking seafood-style plant protein.
• NEAT Plant-based egg substitute brand providing egg replacement products for cooking and baking applications.
• Kaffree Roma Plant-based coffee alternative brand providing grain-based coffee substitute products.
• Unmeat Plant-based meat alternative brand focused on Asian cuisine-inspired products including pork, chicken, and fish analogs.
• Modern Menu Plant-based food brand offering contemporary ready-to-eat meal solutions.
• Plant-Based Pantry Online Shop (U.S.) Direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at lomalindafood.com allowing U.S. customers to order Atlantic Natural Foods products online for home delivery.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gardein (Conagra Brands): Plant-based protein brand offering meatless chicken, beef, and pork analogues, owned by Conagra Brands. Competes with Atlantic Natural Foods' CHIK'N and Unmeat products in the plant-based meat category.
• Tofurky: Plant-based protein producer specializing in deli slices, sausages, tempeh, and holiday roasts. Overlaps with Atlantic Natural Foods' shelf-stable and refrigerated meat alternative product positioning.
• Beyond Meat: Plant-based meat analogue manufacturer offering burgers, ground, and chicken alternatives across U.S. retail and foodservice. Direct competitor to Atlantic Natural Foods' Loma Linda, CHIK'N, and Unmeat lines in the plant-based protein category.
• Impossible Foods: Plant-based meat and dairy alternative producer (Impossible Burger, Impossible Chicken, Impossible Sausage). Competes with Atlantic Natural Foods' product portfolio in retail grocery and foodservice plant-based protein segments.
• Quorn Foods: Global plant-based protein brand using mycoprotein to produce meat alternatives across frozen and refrigerated categories. Comparable international plant-based portfolio to Atlantic Natural Foods' shelf-stable offerings.
• Sweet Earth (Nestlé): Plant-based brand offering meat alternatives, breakfast items, and ready meals, owned by Nestlé. Directly competes with Atlantic Natural Foods' Loma Linda ready meal and Modern Menu product lines.
• Lightlife (Maple Leaf Foods): Plant-based protein brand owned by Maple Leaf Foods offering burgers, hot dogs, sausages, and tempeh. Competes with Atlantic Natural Foods' Loma Linda line in mainstream retail meat-alternative categories.

Broad incumbents

• BOCA Foods (Kraft Heinz): Long-established plant-based brand owned by Kraft Heinz offering burgers, grounds, and other meat alternatives. A legacy competitor to Atlantic Natural Foods in the mainstream U.S. grocery plant-based segment.
• MorningStar Farms (Kellanova): Established plant-based brand portfolio under Kellanova (formerly Kellogg's) offering a wide range of frozen and shelf-stable meat alternatives. Competes directly with Atlantic Natural Foods in mainstream grocery plant-based categories.

Emerging players

• Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods: Plant-based frozen and shelf-stable food brand offering veggie burgers, protein bites, and prepared meals. Overlaps with Atlantic Natural Foods' Modern Menu and Loma Linda ready-meal product categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/atlanticnatural

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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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