Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat

Company type	Public
Traded as	NASDAQ: BYND
Industry	Food processing
Founded	2009
Founder	Ethan Brown
Area served	Worldwide
Key people	Ethan Brown (CEO)
Products	Plant-based meat substitutes
Revenue	$406.8 million (2020)
Operating income	$-29.9 million (2020)
Net income	$-52.8 million (2020)
Total assets	$1.03 billion (2020)
Total equity	$-0.15 billion (2020)
Number of employees	1,400 (2020)
Website	beyondmeat.com

Beyond Meat is a publicly traded food processing company that specializes in producing plant-based meat substitutes. It was founded in 2009 by Ethan Brown and is headquartered in El Segundo, California, United States. Beyond Meat is known for its innovative approach to creating meat alternatives that closely mimic the taste, texture, and appearance of traditional animal-based meat products.

History

Beyond Meat was founded by Ethan Brown with the mission of creating plant-based meat substitutes that are indistinguishable from animal-based meat in terms of taste and texture. The company's first product, the Beyond Burger, was launched in 2016 and gained significant popularity among consumers seeking plant-based alternatives to traditional meat.

Since its inception, Beyond Meat has expanded its product line to include a variety of plant-based meat substitutes, including sausages, ground meat, and chicken strips. The company's products are made from a blend of plant-based ingredients such as peas, mung beans, and rice, which are carefully processed to replicate the texture and flavor of meat.

Products

Beyond Meat offers a range of plant-based meat substitutes that are designed to cater to different culinary preferences and dietary needs. Some of the company's popular products include:

• Beyond Burger: A plant-based burger patty that looks, cooks, and tastes like traditional beef.
• Beyond Sausage: Plant-based sausages that deliver the taste and texture of traditional pork sausages.
• Beyond Beef: A ground meat substitute that can be used in various recipes as a replacement for ground beef.
• Beyond Chicken Strips: Plant-based chicken strips that can be used in a variety of dishes, from stir-fries to salads.

Environmental Impact

Beyond Meat's plant-based meat substitutes have gained attention for their potential environmental benefits. Compared to traditional animal-based meat production, the production of Beyond Meat's products requires significantly less land, water, and energy. Additionally, the company's products generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions and have a lower overall environmental footprint.

Market Performance

Beyond Meat went public in May 2019 and is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol "BYND". The company's stock has experienced significant volatility since its initial public offering, reflecting both investor enthusiasm for plant-based meat alternatives and concerns about competition and market saturation.

See Also

• Plant-based diet
• Veganism
• Impossible Foods