Beyond Meat Stock Soars On Partnership With Global Snack Giant
Beyond Meat (BYND) will partner with PepsiCo (PEP) on healthy protein snacks, expanding its reach as consumers turn to plant-based food options. Beyond Meat stock surged.
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The deal is Beyond Meat’s potentially most far-reaching partnership. The company and PepsiCo announced a joint venture Tuesday to develop, produce and market snacks and beverages made from plant-based protein.
The partnership will allow Beyond Meat to enter new product categories and distribution channels, a statement said. Pepsi, which has a presence in more than 200 countries, will “expand its portfolio of positive choices for consumers and for the planet.”
Terms of the joint venture, The PLANeT Partnership, were not disclosed.
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Shares of Beyond Meat soared 35% intraday before closing up 17.7% at 186.83 in Tuesday’s stock market. Beyond Meat stock gapped to a new high and the stock’s opening price could be used as an entry, according to MarketSmith chart analysis. PepsiCo rose 1.2%, still below its 50-day line.
Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat’s burgers and other products mimic the taste and texture of animal-based meat, without the downside.
The company’s recent partnerships include Yum Brands‘ (YUM) Taco Bell, Carl’s Jr. and Del Taco (TACO). McDonald’s (MCD) has also experimented with Beyond Meat patties.
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