USA: Tindle Foods to exit, focus on Europe

Tindle Foods, the Singapore-founded plant-based meat producer, has announced it will divest its direct-to-consumer and retail operations in the USA and shift to focus on private label partnerships within the European market.

The company, which maintains a significant European presence through its German subsidiary (formerly Miammo), plans to leverage its research and development centre in Munich to provide plant-based solutions for European retailers. Tindle Foods’ portfolio includes various chicken alternatives, such as nuggets, patties, and popcorn chicken, as well as dairy-free products under its Tindle Melt brand.

According to the company, the move is designed to capitalise on the growing demand for retailer-branded plant-based products in Europe, where private label penetration is significantly higher than in North America. By exiting the US market, Tindle aims to streamline its supply chain and focus resources on B2B manufacturing.

“Our goal has always been to make plant-based foods accessible to everyone”, a company spokesperson stated. “By focusing on the private label sector in Europe, we can partner with major retailers to bring high-quality, sustainable options to a wider audience at competitive price points”.

This pivot follows TiNDLE’s 2023 acquisition of the German vegan dairy start-up Miammo, which expanded its capabilities beyond meat alternatives into the plant-based dairy space.

Source: ESM / Tindle Foods