Mycelium-based protein production facility

Meati, a producer of animal-free meat made from mycelium, partnered with CRB to support the development of its ‘Mega Ranch’ in Thornton, Colorado.

Efficient alternative proteins manufacturing

The 100,000+ square-foot facility is aimed at vertically integrating Meati’s operations under one roof. The site was designed to grow, harvest, process, and package products within a single footprint, reflecting the company’s ambitious approach to scaling alternative protein production.

CRB provided design, engineering, and construction services for the first phase of the facility, including the mechanical and utility plant, warehouse, office, laboratory, manufacturing, and packaging spaces. The team broke ground on Meati’s first industry-scale production facility in mid-2021 and the first finished product ran through the entire food processing train in Q4 2022.

The Mega Ranch represented a significant step forward in exploring new models of food manufacturing—one that prioritized efficiency, integration, and the potential for rapid scaling in a growing market.