Which plant-based burger company launched the Beyond Burger in 2016?

Beyond Meat launched the Beyond Burger in 2016.

The company developed the product as a plant-based alternative designed to resemble the appearance, texture, and cooking behavior of a beef burger. Its ingredients have included pea protein, vegetable oils, starches, and other plant-derived components.

The Beyond Burger became part of a wider wave of meat substitutes aimed not only at vegetarians and vegans but also at people who still eat meat. It was sold through restaurants, supermarkets, and food-service outlets.

Beyond Meat is sometimes confused with Impossible Foods because both companies became prominent in the 2010s. They are separate businesses and use different product formulations and branding.