Planterra Foods Announces New Office And R&D Innovation Center

LAFAYETTE, Colo. — Planterra Foods announced the opening of its new headquarters in Lafayette, Colo., with a new office space and R&D Innovation Center.

The new location will result in incremental employment and new opportunities to grow in ingredient and product innovations, expanding office space and adding new jobs for the Denver community over the next year, the company said. The innovation center will focus on testing and developing new ingredients and product innovations to new create products.

"I am proud of the team we've built at Planterra Foods and look forward to a future of continued growth and innovation in our new space in Lafayette," said Darcey Macken, CEO of Planterra Foods. "With a team full of passionate, problem-solving food lovers, I'm confident that Planterra Foods will continue to grow the world of plant-based [foods] with the best-tasting foods in the market."

"Planterra Foods new R&D Innovation Center will open the doors to endless opportunities in plant-based protein," said Raúl Pero, vice president of marketing and innovation at Planterra Foods. "With more and more plant-based options popping up in stores for consumers to choose from, our goal is to bring innovative solutions to plant-based foods with delicious, high-quality products that people can feel good about eating and feeding their families at home."

"Colorado is open for business and this expansion will result in 100 new jobs," said Jared Polis, governor of Colorado. "We look forward to continuing Colorado's reputation as one of the foremost agricultural producers in the world."