Meet Juan Ambriz, a Pilot Plant Technician at Kate Farms Innovation and Quality Center Pilot Plant. Juan gives an inside look at what it takes to scale our formulas with success. No matter the quantity, our technicians ensure every sip meets the Kate Farms standard! 🌟 #katefarms #highprotein #qualitynutrition #nutritionsupport
About us
Kate Farms was founded when a little girl named Kate was failing to thrive because she couldn't tolerate any of the available tube feeding formulas. Her determined parents, Richard and Michelle, had the transformative idea to develop a formula using high-quality, organic, and plant-based ingredients without the common allergens and ingredients often found in traditional formulas. Today, Kate is thriving, and Kate Farms is now the #1 recommended plant-based brand.* Kate Farms offers medical formulas for children and adults to be used as sole-source or supplemental nutrition for oral and tube feeding. They are available nationally and eligible for insurance coverage with Medicare, Medicaid, 30 states for WIC and private insurance. Kate Farms formulas are made with organic pea protein, fiber, and phytonutrients, and made without the top nine common allergens or artificial colors or flavors. Kate Farms can be accessed in more than 1,000 US hospitals. For more information on our full product portfolio, visit www.katefarms.com. *Independent plant-based formula survey.
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http://www.katefarms.com
External link for Kate Farms
- Industry
- Food & Beverages
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Plant-Based Nutrition, Enteral Formulas, Tube Feeding Formulas, Oral Formulas, Meal Replacement, Nutrition Supplements, Gluten-free, Soy Free, and Dairy Free
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Santa Barbara, CA, US
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Waltham, Massachusetts, US
Employees at Kate Farms
Updates
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Happy 19th Birthday Kate! 🎉 🎂 🎈 When she was very young, Kate couldn’t tolerate standard tube feeding formulas. Her parents, Richard and Michelle, believed she deserved better—so they created a shake made with organic, plant-based ingredients and none of the common allergens or artificial colors, sweeteners or flavors found in traditional formulas. Originally made for Kate’s health needs, Kate Farms has now nourished over half a million lives. You can learn more about the Kate Farms founding story here: https://bit.ly/3H9qNsj Please help us in wishing Kate a very happy birthday!
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When developing a formula, it’s not just about nutrition, it has to taste just right! Christi Phreaner, Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Senior Director of Research and Development at Kate Farms, leads our R&D team through countless taste tests and hundreds of different formulas with one simple goal in mind: Support real health needs with real nutrition that tastes really good! You can learn more about our High-Protein Nutrition Shake at katefarm.com.
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At Kate Farms, innovation starts with listening—to patients, caregivers, and the healthcare providers who support them every day. Our VP of Commercial Marketing, Joe Rupnow, shares how the High Protein Nutrition Shake was born: through real conversations that revealed a real need—more protein, without added calories. With 25g of organic plant-based protein and just 160 calories per shake, it’s purposefully designed to support targeted nutrition goals, especially for those with on a weight loss journey. Because when people feel seen and supported, nutrition becomes more than nourishment. It becomes care. Learn more at katefarms.com
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At Kate Farms, every new formula goes through intense testing to make sure it’s ready for real life. Whether you’re drinking it or using a feeding tube, our products are designed to perform exactly when and how you need them to. Meet Christi Phreaner, Director of Research & Development with a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Her job? Making sure every product tastes great, flows smoothly through a feeding tube, and supports your health from the first to the last drop. Because for us, being life-ready means knowing you—and making nutrition that fits into your life. Have any questions about our product development process? Let us know! #clinicalnutrition #nutritionsupport #plantbasednutrition #tubefeeding
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We're thrilled to share the launch of our new High Protein Nutrition Shake! Built to give you the nutrition support you need for muscle health, during weight loss, or simply for everyday enjoyment. Each shake provides 25g of plant-based protein, 6g of fiber, 0g of sugar, and 160 calories. It’s protein with purpose… clinically-developed and fridge-ready. Made without common allergens or artificial flavors, sweeteners, and colors, because your health goals deserve nutrition with higher standards. Available now on Amazon https://bit.ly/4lfrRcN and our website https://bit.ly/4knNHK1. We’re proud to continue our commitment to developing products that help people live their best lives.
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At Kate Farms, wellness isn’t just a value — it’s a priority. That’s why we hit pause and gave our team a full Refresh Week over the Fourth of July. For our incredible Kate Farmers, that meant unplugging in nature, taking family vacations, spending quality time with furry companions — or simply doing nothing at all. Because sometimes, the best way to move forward is to take a meaningful step back. We believe rest fuels purpose — and when our people recharge, we all thrive. What would you do with a paid week off? Tell us in the comments — we’d love to hear! 👇 #KateFarms #EmployeeWellness #RefreshWeek #PeopleFirst #CompanyCulture #RestRechargeRepeat Christi Phreaner, Taraneh Woo, MS, RDN, LD, Melissa Talley, RD, LDN, CNSC, Brandon Fries, Allison Stauffer, Alexandra Strobel, RDN, Elise Hammond, PMP, PMI-ACP
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Meet Melissa Budic, MS, RD, CNSC, LDN one of our incredible Medical Science team members at Kate Farms. Before joining us, Melissa worked as a hospital dietitian—where she saw firsthand the powerful impact Kate Farms formulas had on patients’ health outcomes. Now, she brings that same passion for patient care to everything she does here. If you have clinical questions about Kate Farms or need resources for your patients, we’re always here to help. Get in touch with our team anytime—we’d love to support you. 💜 #ClinicalNutrition #Dietitians #Healthcare #KateFarms #PatientCare
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We’re excited to tell you that we’ve officially joined the Danone family, a leader in global nutrition who believes in what we do and values our commitment to you. This means that everything you love about Kate Farms is here to stay. With Danone aligned in our mission and values, we now have the support to expand Kate Farms and reach more people with the nutrition they deserve. This big news means that: ❤️ The Kate Farms products, care, and support you love are staying the same – joining the Danone family allows us to bring these to as many people as possible. 🫛 Our partnership with Danone brings us one step closer to our vision for good nutrition. We’re overjoyed to join a team who shares our belief that nutrition is essential to your best health. 🌎 We’re excited to keep raising the bar with a higher standard of nutrition for people with health needs and more options for healthcare professionals—now part of Danone’s new North America Medical Nutrition business, led by our CEO Brett Matthews, which brings together Kate Farms, Nutricia, Real Food Blends, and Functional Formularies. Together, we’re expanding our impact even further. With over half a million lives nourished (and many more to come), we’re excited to bring our wholesome nutrition to even more people as part of the Danone family. With love, Kate Farms 🔗 Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3TgXl6f
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We’re incredibly proud to share that our Kate Farms Kids Nutrition shake is a 2025 Good Housekeeping Snack Awards winner! This recognition means so much because it reflects the dedication of our team—from product development to customer care—who pour their hearts into creating nutrition that truly makes a difference. Kids Nutrition is one of our favorite products because it brings together everything we stand for: high-quality nutrition, delicious flavors kids love, and its made without common allergens and artificial colors, flavors, and sweeteners. Thank you to the team at Good Housekeeping for recognizing the impact of inclusive, clean, and effective pediatric nutrition. And thank you to our amazing team for making it possible.
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