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Beyond Meat Inc. is a corporation listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker BYND, operating within the consumer staples sector and the processed foods subsector. The corporate structure was founded by Ethan Brown, supported by academic research and protein-substitution technologies designed to expand food alternatives with reduced dependence on animal-based proteins, aligned with global trends in sustainability and production efficiency.
The product portfolio consists of plant-based food items, including burgers, ground alternatives, sausages, strips, and substitutes for chicken and beef. Formulations use ingredients derived from peas, rice, beans, canola oil, and other plant-based components engineered to replicate the sensory attributes of traditional meat products.
Commercial activities extend internationally, covering the United States, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, China, and additional Asia-Pacific markets. Distribution channels include retail chains, wholesalers, foodservice operators, delivery platforms, and partnerships with multinational restaurant groups.
Market conditions are influenced by factors such as rising demand for alternative proteins, regulatory adjustments related to labeling and food safety, agricultural input costs, competition from other plant-based food producers and traditional meat companies, and fluctuations in global supply chain dynamics.
Operational scale includes activity across multiple countries, supply contracts with large retail groups, specialized industrial production lines, and continuous product development. Operations serve millions of consumers through manufacturing facilities and technology centers focused on ingredient and process innovation.
The operational structure encompasses owned manufacturing plants, outsourced facilities, research laboratories, and corporate units in the United States, along with distribution centers positioned in strategic regions to meet international demand. Logistics processes involve refrigerated storage, specialized transportation, and standardized quality-control protocols.
The operating model is built on research and development in plant-based proteins, large-scale industrial production, multichannel commercialization, and collaboration with global suppliers of ingredients and technological inputs. Corporate activities are centralized at the headquarters in California, supported by offices and commercial teams located in key markets.
Shares are traded exclusively on the Nasdaq under the ticker BYND.
History and Foundation
Beyond Meat Inc. was founded in 2009 in Los Angeles, California, based on studies aimed at developing plant-based alternatives capable of replicating the physical and chemical properties of animal proteins.The early years were characterized by technological development, sensory testing, industrial adjustments, and the initial rollout of products across U.S. retail chains, along with the challenge of consolidating a commercial-scale supply chain for plant-based ingredients.
Expansion accelerated with entry into new international markets, portfolio diversification, partnerships with major foodservice chains, and the strengthening of operations focused on beef, pork, and chicken analogues.
Among its key historical milestones is the 2019 initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq, which expanded the company’s capacity to invest in research, marketing, and logistical expansion, as well as the launch of products in collaboration with global quick-service restaurant networks during the same period.
Between 2020 and 2024, relevant developments included adjustments to production capacity, new formulation advancements, expansion of international sales, demand volatility driven by shifts in consumer behavior, strategic revisions aimed at cost controls, industrial partnerships, and macroeconomic pressures affecting operating costs and share performance.
Additional Information
The Company Beyond Meat Inc. (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market value of $ 69.30 Millions, having an equity of $ -784.07 Millions.
With a total of 700 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Basic Consumer Products and categorized in industry of Food Products.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 290.57 Millions, which generated a loss in the amount of $ -241.63 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of -0.29, a P/BV ratio of -0.09 and in the last 12 months the Company did not pay dividends.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker BYND.
