Does EATS own BYND? Taco Bell partnering with Beyond Meat to create plant-based protein
Last Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 9:36 a.m. ET
First Published: Jan. 14, 2021 at 8:22 a.m. ET
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Taco Bell is also bringing potatoes back to the menu as part of a push into vegetarian offerings
Taco Bell announced Thursday that it has partnered with Beyond Meat Inc. BYND to create a plant-based protein that will begin testing in the next year.
This is the brand’s first steps into the world of plant-based meats. Other big fast-food names including fellow Yum Brands Inc. YUM chain KFCand McDonald’s Corp. MCD , which is expected to launch the McPlant in 2021.