In 2021, more than 600,000 animals were saved from the food system in the United States as a result of prominent fast-food chains offering plant-based options. According to estimates from animal-rights organization World Animal Protection (WAP), approximately 211,000 pigs, 77,000 cows, and 350,000 chickens were spared last year because of the rise in plant-based offerings from brands Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods at major fast-food restaurants.
Beyond Meat looks to improve numbers in 2022
Plant-Based Meat Beyond Meat founder, president and chief executive officer Ethan Brown’s closing comments to securities analysts participating in a conference call on Feb. 24 to discuss fiscal 2021 financial results neatly...