We're a family of food pioneers—innovators of plant-based & meat proteins.
We're makers of meat and plant-based burgers, bowls, burritos, bites, crumbles, meatballs and more for some of the world's most recognized and successful food brands.
Making food with generations of manufacturing know-how and a passion for culinary innovation.
1982
Established in Southern California in 1982.
2005
A plant-based protein pioneer since 2005.
10,000+
Available in over 10,000 locations in the US.
Plant-Based & Meat Proteins.
Discover our deliciously simple meat and plant-based burgers, bowls, burritos, bites, crumbles, meatballs and more - available at your local market and club.
Our foods are made with Organic Certified and local ingredients whenever possible. They're made in our FDA and USDA-inspected facilities located in the Western and Southern U.S.—in close proximity to where our ingredients are grown and raised. We're supporters of the USDA Organic Certification program and the Global Animal Partnership’s 5-Step® Animal Welfare Rating Program.
Organic. Local.
Sustainable.
The First Organic Plant-Based Crumble.
As an innovator in plant-based proteins, we pioneered another first: our deliciously simple yet flavorful Better Than Beef™ Organic Plant-Based Crumble.
Costco Connection:
Chipotle Black Bean
Breakfast Scramble
In Costco since the early 1980's, Don Lee Farms has continuously innovated in the meat proteins and plant-based food categories. Costco featured Don Lee Farms Organic Chipotle Black Bean Burger in Costco Connection along with a delicious recipe for a Chipotle Black Bean Breakfast Scramble.
The First
Plant-Based Nugget For Schools.
Yet another first: our first-of-its-kind crunchy and juicy Better Than Chicken™ Nugget exceeds child nutrition requirements of the School Lunch Program. We're excited to make these nuggets available to all schools and at prices well below comparable options.
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