Sundial Foods Shuts Down, Sells IP to European Food Giant

Sundial Foods, a California-based startup known for its innovative plant-based chicken wings, has ceased operations and sold its intellectual property to an undisclosed European food company. The company filed a certificate of surrender with the California Secretary of State on December 19, 2024, marking the end of its five-year journey.

Founded in 2019 by Jessica Schwabach and Dr. Siwen Deng, who met at U.C. Berkeley’s Alternative Meats program, Sundial Foods gained attention for its unique protein-structuring technique. The company’s plant-based chicken wings, made from chickpeas, sunflower oil, and nutritional yeast, featured a crispy edible