Nasdaq Welcomes Beyond Meat, Inc. (Nasdaq: BYND) to the Nasdaq Stock Market

Beyond Meat, Inc. (Nasdaq: BYND), one of the fastest growing food companies in the United States, rang the Nasdaq MarketSite bell in Times Square today in celebration of its initial public offering (IPO) on The Nasdaq Stock Market.

Beyond Meat, Inc. (Nasdaq: BYND), one of the fastest growing food companies in the United States, rang the Nasdaq MarketSite bell in Times Square today in celebration of its initial public offering (IPO) on The Nasdaq Stock Market.

Beyond Meat, Inc. offers a range of revolutionary plant-based meats. They build meat directly from plants, an innovation that enables consumers to experience the taste, texture and other sensory attributes of popular animal-based meat products while enjoying the nutritional and environmental benefits of eating plant-based meat products.

“Today we become the first plant-based food company to list on Nasdaq, marking an important milestone in our mission of making plant-based meat accessible globally,” said Ethan Brown, founder and chief executive officer of Beyond Meat. “With this progress we are one step closer towards becoming the generation that separates meat from animals, unlocking the next era in the American story of innovation, disruption, and growth. We have always been a consumer driven brand and we are excited to invite the brand’s longtime fans and supporters to join in on our vision for the Future of Protein™. Our goal is for people everywhere to have access to the health and environmental benefits of our delicious plant-based meats.” 

“Beyond Meat, Inc. has sustainability at its core, and with their unique approach to their product, the market, and their brand, we have no doubt they will continue to disrupt the food industry,” said Nelson Griggs, President of the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. “We are so excited to partner with them on this milestone and wish them nothing but success in the future.”

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