Rebellyous Foods, the West Seattle-based plant-based meat producer founded by a former Boeing engineer, has officially crossed the "commercialization finish line" with the launch of its proprietary Mock 3© Production System. The patented technology, which achieved full commercial status during the final week of 2025, represents a significant leap forward in the company's mission to make plant-based chicken alternatives as affordable as the real thing.

The Mock 3© system replaces conventional batch production with a fully continuous, automated, and just-in-time manufacturing process. By utilizing only a fraction of the labor typically required, the system delivers the cost savings necessary to achieve price-parity with animal-based meat.

“It was a momentous final week of 2025 to see that plant-based meat can be made fully continuously, automated in high volumes and with considerably reduced labor compared to conventional methods,” said Christie Lagally, Founder and CEO of Rebellyous Foods.

From Boeing to the Frying Pan

The launch of Mock 3© is the culmination of a journey that began in 2017 when Lagally founded the company, originally known as Seattle Food Tech, Inc.. Drawing on her background as an engineering lead for the Boeing 777x program, Lagally brought aerospace-level innovation to the food industry.

While Rebellyous is known for its soy-based nuggets, patties, and tenders, the company’s "other mission" has always been manufacturing innovation. In the early days, the team operated out of a no-frills environment—even setting up desks in an unused freezer—where a team of experts in robotics and physics used 3D printers and complex mathematical formulas to redesign how plant-based meat is made.

Democratizing Alt-Protein

The company’s focus on engineering is driven by a stark environmental reality: meat consumption is rising, and commercial meat production is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. Rebellyous aims to provide a "strong alternative" that is widely available by lowering production costs.

“We are truly democratizing access to plant-based meat replacements,” explained Tina Meredith, Rebellyous’ Chief Business Officer. “The Mock 3© Production System enables price-parity for the most cost-sensitive market: the USDA National School Lunch Program”.

A Banner Year for Growth

The commercial launch of the Mock 3© system follows a successful 2025, during which Rebellyous achieved:

• 30% sales growth with strong margins.

• Expansion of sales to 45 of 50 US states.

• Development of seven SKUs, all of which qualify for the USDA National School Lunch Program.

With the capability to produce over 5,000 lbs/hr, the Mock 3© system allows Rebellyous to compete directly with high-volume conventional chicken production. For a company that started with the goal of "saving the world one nugget at a time," the ability to produce high-quality, planet-friendly food at a competitive price suggests that the "Rebellyion" is just getting started