Mike Gacek

Take Two

Take Two has stopped production of our barleymilk. Take Two Barleymilk is a totally delicious, good-source-of-protein, non-dairy milk made from upcycled barley. Take Two helps create second chances for food, people, and the planet by upcycling nutrient-rich grain and transforming it into delicious plant-based barleymilk. We started the company at the onset of the global pandemic with an entirely remote team. In our two short years, we launched the world's first barleymilk and first plant-based milk made from an upcycled ingredient; grew into 1,300 points of distribution; saved approximately 400,000 pounds of spent grain, 40 million gallons of water, and 520 tons of CO2eq emissions; and provided excellent customer service, while navigating unprecedented disruptions in the global supply chain. The Earth is at a critical juncture, and we can all do more to ensure a livable future for future generations. While Take Two's chapter is ending, we are committed to continuing the work of protecting the planet and contributing to climate solutions by giving food waste a second chance through upcycling. A special thank you to Upcycled Food Association, Non-GMO Project, 1% for the Planet and so many other amazing partners who joined us in helping create second chances for food, people, and the planet.