Beyond Meat, Inc., branded as Beyond, is a producer of plant-based meat alternatives founded in 2009 by Ethan Brown. The company's products were first launched in the United States in 2012. Beyond Meat's signature product is its plant-based beef 'Beyond Burger'. It also makes plant-based chicken and pork products. The primary ingredient in the company's products is pea protein, supplied by Roquette Frères. As of December 2024, the company's products were available at 27,000 retail outlets in the United States, 38,000 retail outlets internationally, 38,000 foodservice outlets in the United States, and 26,000 foodservice outlets internationally. The company's products are available in 65 countries worldwide.