After nearly five years as CEO of Daring Foods, Jeffrey Gendelman has announced his departure from the plant-based chicken company. During his tenure, Gendelman oversaw the company through a period of sustained category contraction and eventual acquisition by v2food and Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Despite market challenges, Gendelman expressed confidence in Daring's future under new ownership, stating that the company is well-positioned for its next phase.

Reflecting on the volatile market conditions in the plant-based meat sector, Gendelman highlighted the reduction in private capital investment, declining category growth, and competitor exits. Despite these challenges, he praised the resilience and focus of the Daring team throughout his leadership. While a successor has not been publicly announced, Gendelman's departure marks a new chapter for Daring Foods under the leadership of strong strategic partners v2food and Ajinomoto.