Beyond Meat Inc., which produces plant-based meat, is launching two versions of its Beyond Burger nationwide in early 2021. They will include the brand's juiciest patty for the meatiest burger experience as it delivers strong nutritional wins relative to 80/20 beef with 35% less saturated fat, as well as its most nutritious patty yet with 55% less saturated fat than 80/20 beef.

"Our commitment is to provide consumers with absolutely delicious plant-based meats that are better for people and the planet, no sacrifice required," Ethan Brown, Beyond Meat CEO and founder, said in a press release. "These new iterations deliver on this promise, and I am immensely proud of our team's ability to make such strong advances in taste, juiciness and nutrition through our Rapid and Relentless Innovation program. Just as you can find different varieties of ground beef, consumers will now have more choice to satisfy their individual nutritional needs and preferences."

Both burgers will boast the same savory taste profile, have lower overall fat and fewer calories than 80/20 beef and have B vitamins and minerals comparable to the micronutrient profile of beef.

The company introduced the first Beyond Burger in 2016, and the burger iterations are the latest in a pipeline of new product offerings in 2020 following Beyond Breakfast Sausage Patties, Cookout Classic, Beyond Meatballs and Beyond Breakfast Sausage Links. Beyond Meat sells products at approximately 122,000 retail and foodservice outlets in over 80 countries worldwide.

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