Vega (company)

Vega
Subsidiary
Industry Vegan protein powder and protein bars
Founded 2001 (2001)
Founder Charles Chang
Headquarters Burnaby, British Columbia
Parent Danone
Website myvega.com

Vega is a brand of vegan protein powder and protein bars owned by Danone. The company was started in Burnaby by Charles Chang in 2001.[1] In 2015, Vega was sold to Denver-based giant Whitewave Foods for US $550 million.[2]

References

  1. O'Grady, Matt (29 May 2014). "Making millions selling vegan shakes". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  2. "Burnaby's Vega sold to Denver-based giant for $550 million US". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
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