Impossible Foods develops plant-based meat alternatives and employs just under 450 people. Current data shows a stable workforce with very limited attrition, suggesting steady operations rather than rapid expansion or contraction. Headcount is concentrated in technical, operational, and commercial roles that support product development, manufacturing, and go-to-market activities.
Engineering is the largest single department at Impossible Foods with roughly 102 employees, accounting for about one-quarter of the total workforce. Business Management (74 employees) and Operations (67 employees) follow, underscoring the need for strong internal leadership and supply-chain execution. Marketing & Product (47 employees) and Finance & Administration (43 employees) provide important commercial and financial support, while Sales & Support (40 employees) connects products with grocery, food-service, and direct-to-consumer channels. Smaller specialist groups, including Real Estate, Consulting, and an "Other" category, round out the organizational chart.
Headquarters functions are centered in San Francisco, which houses 185 employees—more than 40 % of the total headcount. The remaining staff work remotely or from smaller hubs in Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Dallas, New York, Seattle, Portland, and Arvada, Colorado. Each of these satellite locations has under a dozen employees, reflecting a lean regional footprint. An additional 52 employees are classified under “Other,” indicating remote or undisclosed locations that support nationwide operations.