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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dee-Ann Durbin

Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it pivots to plant-based drinks and snacks

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Beyond Meat is dropping “meat” from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers, sausages and tenders and expands into new categories like protein drinks.

The company, rebranded as Beyond The Plant Protein Co. — or simply Beyond on its packaging — changed its website and social media channels this week. Beyond introduced its first beverage, a sparkling protein drink called Beyond Immerse, in January and plans to release a protein bar this summer.

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