Which company owns the Tofurky trademark?

The company that owns the Tofurky trademark is Turtle Island Foods.

Turtle Island Foods is the Oregon-based maker behind Tofurky, the plant-based turkey alternative introduced in 1995. The company was founded by Seth Tibbott in 1980, initially producing tempeh before developing its better-known holiday roast.

Tofurky is a trademarked brand rather than the name of every vegan turkey substitute. Turtle Island has extended the brand to products such as deli slices, sausages, hot dogs, jerky, burgers, gravy, and tempeh. That is why alternatives from Lightlife, Beyond Meat, and MorningStar Farms should not be treated as Tofurky products.

A related ownership detail can cause confusion: Turtle Island Foods was acquired by Japanese dairy and food company Morinaga Milk in 2023. The trademark and consumer-facing brand, however, remain associated with Turtle Island Foods, the company identified as the Tofurky trademark owner.