Plant-Based Egg Maker Neggst Has Been Acquired
The manufacturer of fava bean and pea-based egg alternatives will join a larger plant-based food portfolio.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Vegetarian
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Neggst, a company specializing in egg alternatives made from fava beans, sweet potatoes, and peas, has been acquired by Greenforce Future Food AG. The move aims to scale the availability of these plant-based products, which are currently sold across Germany, Spain, and France.
Why it matters
This acquisition integrates Neggst into a broader manufacturing and distribution network, potentially increasing the accessibility of plant-based egg substitutes. As companies consolidate, consumers may see more options for meat and dairy alternatives on supermarket shelves.
Neggst, which received a ZIM grant in 2025, has secured approximately €7 million in total funding since its 2021 founding. The current acquisition figures remain part of private corporate holdings, with future performance metrics still under evaluation by the parent entities.
The players
Neggst
A food technology company founded in 2021 that creates plant-based egg alternatives using legumes and vegetables.
Greenforce Future Food AG
A Munich-based producer of plant-based food products that has acquired Neggst.
LIVEKINDLY Collective
A global plant-based food company that has entered an agreement to acquire Greenforce Future Food AG.
The details
Neggst develops its egg alternatives by engineering white and yolk components separately using base ingredients like fava beans, peas, and sweet potatoes. These components are then combined through encapsulation technology to replicate the texture and function of traditional eggs in formats like scrambled, poached, and patties.
Timeline
Neggst was founded in 2021.
The company raised €5 million in a seed round in 2022.
New poached and sunny-side-up product formats were presented in 2024.
A ZIM grant was awarded to the company in 2025.
Greenforce signed an agreement for acquisition by LIVEKINDLY Collective on July 1, 2026.
Health Landscape
The plant-based egg market is increasingly focusing on advanced extrusion and encapsulation technologies to replicate the complex structure of avian eggs. This acquisition follows the industry trend of scaling pea and fava bean protein encapsulation technology to improve the texture of plant-based egg substitutes.
For those seeking plant-based alternatives to eggs due to dietary preferences or allergies, this merger may simplify access to products like scrambled or poached options in retail stores. It remains beneficial to check product labels for specific ingredients if you are managing food sensitivities.
The takeaway
Plant-based egg alternatives continue to evolve, with new manufacturing methods aimed at replicating the taste and feel of conventional eggs. Consumers interested in these products can track availability through local health food retailers and major supermarket chains in their region.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest innovations in Vegetarian nutrition and meat-free dining trends.
Source note: This article includes information reported by vegconomist - the vegan business magazine.
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