Nature’s Fynd named to Inc.’s 2023 Best in Business List in F&B category

Nature’s Fynd, a food company making delicious meat and dairy alternatives with Fy, a nutritional fungi protein, has been named to the Inc. 2023 Best in Business list in the Food & Beverage category. Inc.’s Best in Business Awards honor companies that have made an extraordinary impact in their fields and on society.

The list, which can be found in the Winter issue of Inc. magazine (on newsstands 12 December), recognizes the most dynamic companies of all sizes and industries that have had an outstanding influence.

“Being named to the Best in Business list is a rare and special honor," said Eric Hagerman, Special Projects Editor at Inc. "These honorees demonstrate the foresight, caring, and dedication to prioritize positive impact – impact on their community, on their industry, the environment, and even on society as a whole.”

Nature’s Fynd developed a breakthrough fermentation method inspired by nature’s own efficiencies to grow Fy Protein at scale with less of an environmental impact compared to traditional protein sources. The innovative company has successfully launched two product lines, Meatless Fy Breakfast Patties, and Dairy-Free Cream Cheese, at grocery stores nationally and is expected to launch a third in early 2024.

“Nature’s Fynd is answering the call to feed our growing population in the face of climate change, and we appreciate the recognition from Inc. for the positive contributions we’re striving to make in the world,” commented Thomas Jonas, Co-founder & CEO at Nature’s Fynd. “Our vegan foods enable consumers to simply go to their local grocery store and choose delicious products that nourish them and nurture the planet.”

Rather than relying on quantitative criteria tied to sales or funding, Inc.'s editors reviewed the companies’ achievements over the past year and noted how they made a positive difference in the world. They then selected honorees in 70 different categories – from advertising to sustainability to retail and more – and in age-based, revenue-based, size-based, and impact-based categories.