Founded in 2009 and based in El Segundo, California, Beyond Meat, Inc. is a company focused on developing, marketing, and distributing plant-based meat substitutes to both the U.S. and global markets. Its diverse product portfolio includes vegetarian alternatives designed to emulate beef, pork, and poultry. These products are made available through a wide array of retail channels, such as grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, convenience shops, natural food retailers, and direct-to-consumer sales. Beyond Meat also supplies its offerings to the foodservice industry, including restaurants, catering outlets, and schools. The organization, initially known as Savage River, Inc., adopted its current name, Beyond Meat, Inc., in September 2018.
