Area Development
Planterra Foods, an innovative plant-based protein start-up company, opened its new headquarters in Lafayette, Colorado.

According to company officials, the new location will result in incremental employment and new opportunities to grow in ingredient and product innovations, expanding office space and adding new jobs for the Denver community over the next year.

"I am proud of the team we've built at Planterra Foods and look forward to a future of continued growth and innovation in our new space in Lafayette," said Darcey Macken, CEO of Planterra Foods. "With a team full of passionate, problem-solving food lovers, I'm confident that Planterra Foods will continue to grow the world of plant-based with the best-tasting foods in the market."

The R&D Innovation Center will focus on testing and developing new ingredients and product innovations to create the best tasting, crave-worthy and highest quality products in the market while providing every single human being with reliable, affordable access to plant-based food.

"Colorado is open for business and this expansion will result in 100 new jobs," said Governor Jared Polis. "We look forward to continuing Colorado's reputation as one of the foremost agricultural producers in the world."

Planterra Foods is based in Colorado and is dedicated to bringing exceptional variety and thoughtful plant-based protein choices to the table. Innovation, convenience and taste are at the forefront of Planterra Foods and OZO™, the first plant-based protein brand Planterra Foods is bringing to market in 2020.