Beyond Meat Teams up With PepsiCo to Make Plant-Based Products.<br />The two companies announced <br />the joint venture on Jan. 26.<br />Plant-based proteins represent an exciting growth opportunity for us, a new frontier in our efforts to build a more sustainable food system .., Ram Krishnan, Pepsi’s Global Chief Commercial Officer, via statement.<br />... and be a positive force for people and the planet, while meeting consumer demand for an expanded portfolio of more nutritious products, Ram Krishnan, Pepsi’s Global Chief Commercial Officer, via statement.<br />PepsiCo represents the ideal partner for us in this exciting endeavor, one of global reach and importance, Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown, via statement.<br />An LLC called The PLANeT Partnership will oversee operations, but more details have yet to be revealed.<br />Beyond Meat shares rose over 31% <br />after the news Tuesday morning
