Beyond Meat signs global supply deals with McDonald’s, KFC and Pizza Hut (agfundernews.com)

Article summary

Beyond Meat has signed global supply deals with McDonald's and Yum! Brands, making it the preferred supplier of patties for McDonald's new McPlant burger and co-developing plant-based menu items for KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. This partnership marks a significant expansion of Beyond Meat's strategy to make plant-based meat mainstream. The deal is seen as a sign that the future of meat will be plant-based. The partnership aims to bring plant-based meat to millions of customers worldwide.

Main themes

• plant-based meat
• sustainability
• environmental impact
• food industry trends
• health and nutrition
• animal agriculture
• consumer behavior

What commenters say

• Some people believe that the widespread availability of vegan meat options will lead to a reduction in meat consumption and have a positive impact on the environment.
• Others argue that the impact of plant-based meat on the environment is not significant unless it replaces low-end beef products, which are the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.
• There is a debate about the health benefits of plant-based meat, with some arguing that it is a healthier option and others claiming that it is not necessarily better than traditional meat.
• Some commenters are skeptical about the safety and quality of industrially processed synthetic foods, including plant-based meat.
• The efficiency of converting grain and grass to beef is questioned, with some arguing that it is an inefficient process.
• Others point out that the feedlot diet of cows, which includes a high-calorie diet of mostly corn and grain, contributes to their health decline and increased methane production.
• Some argue that a reduction in meat consumption, rather than complete elimination, could have a significant impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• The idea of 'flexitarianism', where people choose vegetarian options when available, is seen as a potential solution to reducing meat consumption.