# Beyond Meat & McDonald’s McPlant Partnership Remains Vague

Published 2020-11-16 · Updated 2026-07-23 · Food & Beverage on MarketScale
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> When McDonald’s added a meat free alternative to their menu with the Beyond Meat burger, the coupling between the two companies seemed to be a win-win. But McDonald’s recent announcement of the McPlant burger, a product that does not bear the Beyond name, is a surprise for investors of both brands. The announcement leaves many…

When McDonald’s added a meat free alternative to their menu with the Beyond Meat burger, the coupling between the two companies seemed to be a win-win. But McDonald’s recent announcement of the McPlant burger, a product that does not bear the Beyond name, is a surprise for investors of both brands. The announcement leaves many unanswered questions about suppliers and partnerships moving into the future. Both companies decline to report on who will be a supplier for the new product, according to [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/09/mcdonalds-mcplant-news-spooked-beyond-meat-investors-analyst-says.html).

MarketScale hosts Daniel Litwin and Tyler Kern consider what is in store for the two food brands. As Beyond Meat looks at an uncertain future, Litwin predicts a potential buyout of the company, even if they find success in another behind-the-scenes or B2B relationship. Kern emphasizes the uncertainty on the line, and what dropping the major partnership would mean for the company.

KEY POINTS:

- Beyond Meat’s rough third quarter hopes to turn around with McPlant announcement.
- Questions still hang in the air about suppliers and sourcing for the new McDonald’s meatless product.
- Can Beyond Meat keep investors satiated, even with CEO Ethan Brown’s vagueness about the company’s future?

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