We’re growing—and we’re excited to introduce some incredible new faces joining the Kate Farms team 💙 Please join us in welcoming: Katrina (Vazquez) Devlin, Alison Dusenbery Darling, Anna Dulaney, Bailey Immel, PhD, Jodie Darling, MS, RDN, Regan F. & Sarah Marlow. Each new team member brings a unique perspective, deep expertise, and a shared passion for improving lives through better nutrition. From advancing product innovation to strengthening customer experience and expanding our impact, their work will help move our mission forward. At Kate Farms, people truly are at the heart of everything we do—and we’re grateful to have such thoughtful, purpose-driven individuals joining us. Welcome to the team—we’re so glad you’re here. #KateFarms #NewHire #PeopleWithHeart #TeamGrowth #MissionDriven
Kate Farms
Food & Beverages
Santa Barbara, CA 39,026 followers
Wholesome nutrition with clinical precision
About us
Kate Farms was founded when a little girl named Kate was failing to thrive because she couldn't tolerate any of the available tube feeding formulas. Her determined parents, Richard and Michelle, had the transformative idea to develop a formula using high-quality, organic, and plant-based ingredients without the common allergens and ingredients often found in traditional formulas. Today, Kate is thriving, and Kate Farms is now the #1 recommended plant-based brand.* Kate Farms offers medical formulas for children and adults to be used as sole-source or supplemental nutrition for oral and tube feeding. They are available nationally and eligible for insurance coverage with Medicare, Medicaid, 30 states for WIC and private insurance. Kate Farms formulas are made with organic pea protein, fiber, and phytonutrients, and made without the top nine common allergens or artificial colors or flavors. Kate Farms can be accessed in more than 1,000 US hospitals. For more information on our full product portfolio, visit www.katefarms.com. *Independent plant-based formula survey.
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http://www.katefarms.com
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- Food & Beverages
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- 201-500 employees
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- Santa Barbara, CA
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- Public Company
- Specialties
- Plant-Based Nutrition, Enteral Formulas, Tube Feeding Formulas, Oral Formulas, Meal Replacement, Nutrition Supplements, Gluten-free, Soy Free, and Dairy Free
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On World IBD Day, we recognize the healthcare providers who go beyond prescribing and take the time to truly understand their patients’ lived experiences. That includes clinicians willing to walk in their patients’ shoes—whether that means trying the formula they recommend or learning what it’s really like to follow an Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN) treatment plan. Because when nutrition plays such a central role in care, details matter. Taste matters. Enjoyment matters. And having flavor options matters—especially for those who rely on formula in large quantities. Thank you to the incredible team at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, whom we’re honored chose Kate Farms for their EEN challenge. We’re proud to support providers who lead with empathy, curiosity, and compassion in every step of IBD care.
The multidisciplinary team who makes up the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program at Lurie Children’s has given “a day in the life” a whole new meaning! A group of physicians, advanced care providers, nurses, clinical psychologists, dietitians and social workers from the program recently committed to participating in a formula-only diet for one week to show support for and solidarity with their patients. They took this “empathy exercise” as an opportunity to gain a better understanding of their IBD patients’ experience, and ultimately provide even greater, more-informed care. Some staff persevered all five days while others realized their limits more quickly, but all were given unique insights into what Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN) – a therapeutic, formula-only diet lasting 6–12 weeks – actually feels like. While EEN is highly effective in reducing inflammation in IBD patients, helping them feel better and supporting a path to remission, the care team knows it’s challenging physically, socially and emotionally to disconnect from solid foods for such an extended period. Experiencing the therapy from the other side, even just briefly, only reinforced how strong and resilient their patients really are.
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ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is often misunderstood. ARFID is not about body image. It’s about safety, sensory experience, and the nervous system. When the body isn’t getting enough nourishment, the brain shifts into survival mode — making emotional regulation, learning, and food exposure far more difficult. That’s why, for many individuals with ARFID, nutrition support comes before change. Oral nutrition shakes can be essential tools to help stabilize the body and reduce daily stress around meals — creating the conditions where therapeutic progress becomes possible. This ARFID Awareness Month, we’re honored to partner with ARFID advocates Michelle and Hannah of @myarfidlife to help increase understanding and reduce shame around the supports people need to heal. Because nourishment isn’t giving up — it’s giving the brain what it needs to move forward. #ARFIDAwarenessMonth #ARFID #EatingDisordersAwareness #PediatricNutrition #ClinicalNutrition #CaregiverSupport #KateFarms
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Help us give a warm welcome to our newest Kate Farms teammates! We’re excited to have Taylor Katz, MS, RD, LDN, Derek Maraszek R. Justin Woodall, CPIM, CSCP, CTCD, CTCM Katy Miller MA, RD/LD & Tanieca D. join our growing team—each bringing incredible experience and a shared commitment to our mission of improving lives through better nutrition. So glad to have you here. 💙
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When someone is navigating complex care, learning about the right support resources can be an important unlock—opening the door to ongoing guidance, connection, and community. That’s what this video from last year’s The Oley Foundation Conference highlights. Many people share how they first learned about Oley through their healthcare providers or support networks—and how that moment of connection made a real difference. The Oley Foundation is a national nonprofit that supports people on home nutrition support, along with their caregivers and clinicians, through education, advocacy, and community. Their work reinforces something we believe deeply at Kate Farms: supporting the whole person goes beyond products or protocols. It means helping people feel informed, supported, and connected over time. That’s why we’re proud to support Oley and to sponsor and exhibit at this year’s conference. Healthcare providers and industry partners: please help spread the word about the Oley Foundation’s annual conference, July 10–13 in Madison, WI. More info: https://lnkd.in/eQW3Zkna #OleyFoundation #HomeNutritionSupport #PatientSupport #KateFarms #OleyConference #Oley2026
💭Still wondering what it’s like to attend the Oley Conference for the first time? For many, it starts with a bit of uncertainty and quickly turns into connection, understanding, and support🫂. That’s what so many first-time attendees experienced last year. You don’t have to do it alone! Come experience it with someone you trust. We hope to see you this year in Madison, Wisconsin. 💛 Register today! 👉https://lnkd.in/eQW3Zkna
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Updated guidelines open the door for updated care. The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) shares updated guidelines that highlight nutrition as an essential part of treatment in patients with head and neck cancer. Kate Farms offers plant-based and organic products that are designed to taste and make you feel good. And as a proud sponsor of ASPEN, we’re committed to offering a higher standard of nutrition to the patients who need it. Explore the new Head & Neck Cancer Practice Guide here: https://lnkd.in/gWksqHCw
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Events like NASPGHAN Nutrition University (N2U) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Science Forum (NSF) allow us to be a partner on the mission to set a higher standard of nutrition care. This April, Kate Farms had the honor of sharing space with both N2U and NSF to educate and empower new and veteran healthcare providers about evidence-based nutrition options for patients with complex health needs. It’s always a good time getting together with leaders who all share a common interest: good nutrition being accessible to all. #FoodIsMedicine
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Sensory processing differences can shape how a child experiences everyday moments — including eating. For many autistic kids, textures, smells, temperatures, or even how food looks can feel overwhelming. This isn’t about behavior or being “picky.” It’s about how their nervous system processes sensory input. Understanding why this happens can help caregivers approach mealtime with more empathy and less pressure. 👉 Learn more about sensory issues and how they show up in daily life from Autism Speaks: https://lnkd.in/gxR2Afw Save this for later, or share with a caregiver who might find it helpful. #AutismAwarenessMonth #AutismAcceptance #SensoryProcessing #FeedingSupport #EarlyChildhood #CaregiverSupport #Neurodiversity
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This National Public Health Week, we’re celebrating expanded access to nutrition for little ones. Kate Farms is WIC eligible in 35 states, and the recent addition of Kids Nutrition WIC coverage in Florida expands access to plant‑based, clinically supported nutrition for families who need it. Because supporting kids’ growth and development starts with making nourishing options easier to access—right from the start. Public health begins with nutrition. *WIC is a registered service mark of the U.S. Department of Agriculture for USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
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There’s something special about welcoming new people into a mission that truly matters. At Kate Farms, we’re not just growing our team, we’re strengthening a collective of individuals who believe in showing up for the human behind the health. Every new hire brings fresh perspective, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to making nutrition more accessible, inclusive, and impactful. It’s inspiring to see our team expand with people who are not only talented, but deeply aligned with why we do what we do. Welcome to the team, Kate Farmers. We’re better because you’re here. 💙 Aleksandra Kras, MS, RDN, LD, CNSC Audra Robinson Mike Windle Tiffany Lung