We’re on a journey to make tempeh the most accessible protein in Canada — and eventually, the world.
Because in Indonesia, the home of tempeh, that’s exactly what it is. For over 300 years, tempeh has been everyday food — not a specialty product, not a trend. It’s widely eaten because it’s affordable, filling, and reliable. In many parts of Indonesia, tempeh is more affordable than meat and even tofu, making it one of the most democratic protein sources available.
That affordability isn’t accidental. It comes from simple ingredients, efficient fermentation, and a food culture that values usefulness over status.
Tempeh didn’t earn its place by being premium.
It earned it by being there — every day.
In Canada, protein has moved in the opposite direction. Prices rise, portions shrink, and “good food” becomes something people wait for discounts to afford. Access becomes temporary. Trust erodes.
We believe that’s backwards.
At Tempeh Goodness, we’re working to bring tempeh back to its original role — as a staple protein, not an alternative or a luxury.
That means:
• Keeping tempeh affordable year-round
• Avoiding artificial markups and sales cycles
• Making it easy to buy, store, and eat often
Accessibility isn’t about being the cheapest once in a while.
It’s about being consistently within reach.
Just like in Indonesia, where tempeh belongs to everyone, our goal is to make tempeh in Canada something people don’t think twice about buying — because it simply makes sense.
This isn’t about changing diets overnight.
It’s about restoring balance.
Protein that’s honest.
Food that’s dependable.
A staple you can count on.
That’s the future we’re building.