# Abbot's

> Abbot's (formerly Abbot's Butcher) is a Costa Mesa, California maker of premium plant-rich proteins built from 100% real food ingredients - pea protein, vegetables, herbs, spices, extra virgin olive oil and vinegars. Founded in 2017 by Kerry Song, the brand makes plant-based 'Chorizo,' Ground 'Beef,' Chopped and Fajita Chick'n, Italian 'Sausage' and high-protein veggie burgers that are free from the top nine allergens, seed oils, gums, preservatives and artificial flavors. With distribution in thousands of retail and foodservice locations including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Publix and Target, Abbot's positions clean, craveable plant food under a 'food as medicine' philosophy.

- **Founded:** 2017
- **Headquarters:** Costa Mesa, California, United States
- **Founders:** Kerry Song (Founder & CEO)
- **Team size:** ~19 employees
- **Products:** Plant 'Chorizo', Ground 'Beef', Chopped Chick'n & Fajita Chick'n, Italian 'Sausage', Veggie Burgers (Classic Smokehouse, Garlic Herb, Italian Herb, Roasted Beet & Quinoa)
- **Notable:** Closed a Series A in October 2021 led by Melitas Ventures with celebrity backers Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson., Grew from ~800 retail/foodservice doors in 2021 to thousands of locations nationwide., Products are Non-GMO Project Verified, Whole30 Approved and Certified Vegan.

## Products & services

- **Plant 'Chorizo'** — Plant-based chorizo crumble made from pea protein, vegetables, herbs, spices, olive oil and vinegars; free from soy, canola, gums and artificial flavors.
- **Ground 'Beef'** — Plant-rich ground beef alternative for tacos, bolognese, chili and more, built from whole-food ingredients.
- **Chopped Chick'n & Fajita Chick'n** — Plant-based chicken alternatives, seasoned versions for bowls, salads and fajitas.
- **Italian 'Sausage'** — Plant-rich Italian sausage crumble seasoned with herbs and spices.
- **Veggie Burgers (Classic Smokehouse, Garlic Herb, Italian Herb, Roasted Beet & Quinoa)** — Protein-rich veggie burger patties made with real vegetables and plant protein.
- **The Whole Burger** — Launched 2024 - a high-protein plant burger with 22g protein per patty, free from the top nine allergens, preservatives, artificial flavors and seed oils; debuted at Whole Foods Market.

## Achievements

- Closed a Series A in October 2021 led by Melitas Ventures with celebrity backers Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson.
- Grew from ~800 retail/foodservice doors in 2021 to thousands of locations nationwide.
- Products are Non-GMO Project Verified, Whole30 Approved and Certified Vegan.
- Launched The Whole Burger (22g protein) in 2024 with Whole Foods as first retailer.
- Rebranded from Abbot's Butcher to Abbot's to center its 'food as medicine' wellness mission.

## Latest updates

- **2024-03** — Added The Whole Burger to the product line - a 22g-protein plant burger, debuting first at Whole Foods Market.
- **2024-02** — Launched in 1,300+ Publix stores across eight states.
- **2024** — Rebranded from 'Abbot's Butcher' to 'Abbot's,' dropping 'Butcher' to emphasize plant-rich wellness and 'food as medicine.'
- **2023-04** — Expanded across Sprouts Farmers Market nationwide.
- **2021-10** — Closed Series A funding round led by Melitas Ventures.

## Links

- Website: https://abbots.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/liveabbots
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/abbotsbutcher
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveabbots/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveabbots/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@liveabbots

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Last updated: 2026-06-16