Armored Fresh

Employee Size

51-200

Organization Type

Privately Held

Headquarters

New York, NY

Founded

2001

Armored Fresh is developing fermented proteins from a proprietary yeast strain, taking a science-based approach to rebuilding the food foundation. The company says its process is rooted in nature and refined through years of research, with ingredients scrutinized before they enter its formulas and no unnecessary additives.

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