Impossible Foods is a U.S.-based food technology company founded in 2011 by Patrick O. Brown. The firm specializes in plant-based meat alternatives, including the Impossible Burger, which uses soy protein and heme to replicate the taste and texture of beef. Its mission is to reduce reliance on animal agriculture and lower environmental impacts associated with meat production. The company has expanded its product line to include plant-based pork, chicken, and seafood substitutes.