Burger King, McDonald's And KFC's Stance On Plant-Based Meat Products

There is a huge push for fast-food restaurants to launch meat-free products. This year a number of mainstream fast-food restaurants are joining the meat-free revolution and adding plant-based products to their menu.

One of the fastest growing food companies is Beyond Meat BYND.

Beyond Meat has managed to scientifically replicate ground beef from plant protein. The California-based company recently went public on May 2 and has surged higher ever since. After reporting a first-quarter earnings beat after Thursday's close, the stock is trading near $130 per share.

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So, what do some of the biggest fast-food companies think about the planet-based meat craze?

In May, McDonald’s Corp MCD said it's not sharing any plans to join the meatless burger trend right now.

Yum! Brands, Inc. YUM's KFC could explore the meat-free revolution and add plant-based products to their menu.

Restaurant Brands International Inc QSR unit Burger King is also testing a vegetarian burger made by Impossible Foods and Tim Hortons will be rolling out a meatless sausage later this year.