Beyond Meat strikes partnerships with McDonald's and Yum Brands
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Beyond Meat has inked two new major new deals, with McDonald's and Yum Brands, that will bring new plant-based items to fast food menus.
The separate distribution agreements announced Thursday will result in "craveable and innovative" new menu choices, the company said — including McDonald's upcoming McPlant burger as well as plant-protein based pizza toppings, chicken alternatives and possibly taco fillings for Yum Brands' restaurants KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. Shares of Beyond Meat (BYND) soared 8% in early trading Friday.More Related News
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