Morningstar Farms

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Morningstar Farms is a division of the Kellogg Company that produces vegetarian and vegan food. Many of their offerings are meatless variations of traditionally meat-based products, including burgers, sausages, bacon, and chicken.

History[edit | edit source]

Morningstar Farms was founded in 1975 as a subsidiary of Worthington Foods. It was later acquired by the Kellogg Company in 1999. The brand has since grown to become one of the leading names in the vegetarian and vegan food market.

Products[edit | edit source]

Morningstar Farms offers a wide range of products, all of which are vegetarian and many of which are vegan. These include:

  • Veggie Burgers: Morningstar Farms produces a variety of veggie burgers, including the Grillers Original, the Spicy Black Bean Burger, and the Veggie Lovers Vegan Burger.
  • Meatless Chicken: Morningstar Farms' meatless chicken products include Chik'n Nuggets and Buffalo Wings.
  • Meatless Breakfast: Morningstar Farms also offers a range of meatless breakfast products, such as Veggie Bacon Strips and Sausage Patties.

Sustainability Efforts[edit | edit source]

Morningstar Farms is committed to sustainability and has made efforts to reduce its environmental impact. In 2019, the company announced that it would convert its entire product line to be 100% vegan by 2021.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD