Taco Bell and Panera Pass<br />on Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Both chains are touting <br />their already expanded <br />"plant-centric" menu options. Taco Bell has <br />been vegetarian-<br />certified since 2015. According to Julie Felss Masino, president of<br />Taco Bell in North America, "nobody else is certified<br />by the American Vegetarian Association." Panera Breads says <br />that it will be sticking with <br />the "whole food solution." Dan Kish, Panera Head Chef, via Business Insider Other major fast food chains <br />have recently partnered with<br />plant-based meat companies. Beyond Meat shares have <br />increased 550% since the <br />company went public in May. Impossible Burgers <br />recently raised $300 <br />million in funding.
