Beyond Meat is a producer of plant-based meat substitutes. The company was founded in 2009 by Ethan Brown and is headquartered in El Segundo, California. Beyond Meat's products are designed to replicate the taste, texture, and nutritional profile of meat products, but are made entirely from plant-based ingredients. The company's products are sold in grocery stores and restaurants across the United States and internationally. Beyond Meat went public in 2019 and is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol BYND.