Greenforce Has Acquired Egg Alternative Startup Neggst
The plant-based innovator was purchased as part of a strategic expansion by the LIVEKINDLY Collective.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Vegetarian
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Greenforce Future Food AG has acquired the Berlin-based startup Neggst, known for its egg alternatives made from fava beans, sweet potatoes, and peas. The move follows a separate agreement for the LIVEKINDLY Collective to acquire Greenforce.
Why it matters
This acquisition grants Neggst access to the broader manufacturing and international distribution infrastructure provided by the LIVEKINDLY Collective. It represents a significant consolidation of resources for plant-based food innovation in the European market.
Neggst has secured approximately €7 million in total funding since its 2021 founding, including a €5 million seed round in 2022. The company produces plant-based egg alternatives, including patty, poached, and scrambled formats.
The players
Greenforce Future Food AG
A food technology company headquartered in Munich that specializes in plant-based product innovation.
Neggst
A Berlin-based startup established in 2021 that manufactures egg alternatives derived from legumes and vegetables.
LIVEKINDLY Collective
A global plant-based food group that manages a portfolio of brands aimed at shifting the food system toward more sustainable practices.
The details
Neggst utilizes a unique development process that creates egg white, yolk, and encapsulation components separately before integrating them into a final product. The sale coincides with a larger investment in Greenforce Future Food AG, which is currently undergoing an acquisition process by the LIVEKINDLY Collective.
Timeline
Neggst was founded in 2021.
The company raised €5 million in a seed round in 2022.
Neggst introduced new poached and sunny-side-up formats in 2024.
The business received a ZIM grant in 2025.
Greenforce signed a formal agreement to be acquired by the LIVEKINDLY Collective on July 1, 2026.
Culture Shift
This acquisition reflects the broader European plant-based alternative food market consolidation trend that has defined recent food tech investments. It signals a move toward larger corporate entities integrating niche startups to scale sustainable food production globally.
Consumers in Germany, Spain, and France may see wider availability of Neggst products as the company integrates into a global distribution network. Users should expect a continued focus on plant-based staples as these products become more accessible through larger retail channels.
The takeaway
As plant-based alternatives move from niche startups to global portfolios, shoppers gain more consistency and availability in grocery aisles. This shift highlights how manufacturing scale remains the primary hurdle for sustainable food brands seeking to displace traditional animal-based goods.
What happens next
The acquisition of Greenforce Future Food AG by the LIVEKINDLY Collective remains subject to standard regulatory approval.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by vegconomist - the vegan business magazine.
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