Mission Barns, founded in San Francisco in 2018, grows pork fat from animal cells and blends it with plant-based ingredients into products such as meatballs and bacon.
At a glance
| Price from | Not public |
| Best for | Restaurants testing cultivated pork |
From Mission Barns's own website.
What stands out
- FDA and USDA cleared
- Fat ingredient fits many meat products
Worth knowing
- A planned Sprouts retail launch did not go ahead
- Early commercial stage
How it ranks
Mission Barns is ranked 7th of 10 in Best Alternative Protein Startups (Lister Score 89.2).
#7 in Best Alternative Protein Startups · Lister Score 89.2
Mission Barns received an FDA 'no questions' letter in March 2025, followed by USDA approval of its plant and label three months later..
| Rank | Best Alternative Protein Startups | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Impossible Foods | 96.8 |
| 2 | Perfect Day | 95.6 |
| 3 | The EVERY Company | 94.3 |
| 4 | Upside Foods | 93.1 |
| 5 | Wildtype | 91.8 |
| 6 | Formo | 90.5 |
| 7 | Mission Barns | 89.2 |
| 8 | Vow | 87.9 |
| 9 | Planted | 86.5 |
| 10 | Onego Bio | 85.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How does Mission Barns rank on Lister?
Mission Barns is ranked 7th of 10 in Best Alternative Protein Startups (Lister Score 89.2).
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