Eat Just has secured a $16 million investment from the Ahimsa Foundation to enhance product quality and profitability amid growing demand for plant-based food alternatives.

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Eat Just, a prominent player in the plant-based food industry, has successfully completed a new financing round led by the Ahimsa Foundation, backed by VegInvest. This fundraising effort, while the total amount remains unspecified, has seen the Ahimsa Foundation contribute $16 million according to Bloomberg. This capital infusion is set to bolster Eat Just's operations, focusing particularly on enhancing product quality and increasing profitability.

The company is well-known for its flagship product, JUST Egg, which is part of its broader mission to create sustainable plant-based alternatives. Despite the strides made in product innovation and market accessibility, Eat Just has yet to achieve operational profitability with JUST Egg. The company reported substantial growth, particularly within the foodservice sector, where sales surged by 15% and 39% in the first and second quarters of 2023, respectively. JUST Egg products are now offered in over 48,000 retail locations across North America, supported by expanding partnerships in the foodservice sector.

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The plant-based food industry in the United States is experiencing rapid growth driven by changing consumer preferences, an increased focus on health, and heightened awareness around sustainability. With a significant number of Americans a