Blackbird Foods

Private equity firm Ahimsa Companies is growing its portfolio of plant-based food brands. The company announced on Friday it has acquired frozen pizza and wings purveyor Blackbird Foods.

Finding the right balance between control and efficiency is one of the toughest decisions founders make as they evolve out of the startup stage. A big part of that centers on production.

Blackbird Foods is utilizing its foundation in foodservice and a self-manufacturing production model to build a frozen vegan food brand that aims to “displace conventional animal products.”

Blackbird Foods, the brand founded by chefs with hand-tossed frozen pizzas made from plant-based ingredients announces a new Pepperoni Pizza made with Beyond Pepperoni from Beyond Meat, a leading plant-based meat company.

Blackbird Foods, the plant-based startup producing New York City’s favorite local frozen pizzas and plant protein products is launching a new line of WINGS. Unlike any other plant-based wing on the market, Blackbird WINGS actually look and taste like traditional wings with their crispy outside and tender inside.

Toronto-based food brand Wholly Veggie has launched a new three-SKU entree line, ‘The Good Lunch,’ at Whole Foods Market and Sprouts stores nationwide, marking the brand’s first foray into frozen entrees.