McDonald’s will test a plant-based burger option in some global markets in 2021, reports Food Business News. The burger will reportedly be just the beginning of a menu platform called McPlant.
“We have created a delicious burger that will be the first menu option in a plant-based platform we are calling McPlant,” said Ian Frederick Borden, president of International for McDonald’s, during the company’s annual Investor Day. “McPlant is crafted exclusively for McDonald’s, by McDonald’s. In the future, McPlant could extend across a line of plant-based products, including burgers, chicken substitutes, and breakfast sandwiches. And we expect some markets will test the burger next year. We are excited about the opportunity because we believe we have a proven, delicious-tasting product.” Full Story
Pizza Hut is partnering with Beyond Meat to add two plant-based pan pizzas to its menu. The new options, the Beyond Italian Sausage Pizza and the Great Beyond Pizza, feature Beyond’s Italian Sausage crumble.
"I'd challenge anyone to go try the new Beyond Pan Pizza and tell the difference. I shared it with friends and family, and they couldn't," said David Graves, chief brand officer, Pizza Hut, in a statement. "The Beyond Italian Sausage is rich, juicy and has the signature Pizza Hut flavors—pizza lovers everywhere are going to love it."
"Our partnership with Pizza Hut is a category first and together we will continue to raise the bar on game changing product innovations as we introduce the delicious taste of Beyond Meat products to pizza fans nationwide. We're thrilled to be on this journey with Pizza Hut that enables us to further increase access to better-for-you plant-based meat as we continue to expand our partnership with Yum! Brands," said Ethan Brown, CEO and founder, Beyond Meat, in a statement.
Related: Impossible Foods Bolsters Research, Development Efforts; Beyond Meat, Before the Butcher Launch Plant-Based Line Extensions.
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