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KFC to launch plant-based fried chicken made with Beyond Meat nationwide

KFC restaurants nationwide will add Beyond Meat's plant-based chicken to their menus, starting Monday for a limited time.

KFC restaurants nationwide will add Beyond Meat’s plant-based chicken to their menus, starting Monday for a limited time.

Summary

  • In this article BYNDYUMCMGKFC restaurants nationwide will add Beyond Meat’s plant-based chicken to its menus, starting Monday for a limited time.
  • The launch comes after years of testing from the Yum Brands chain and Beyond Meat to create a meat substitute that mimicked the taste and texture of whole muscle chicken, like chicken breast.
  • The two companies first tested plant-based chicken at an Atlanta restaurant in August 2019 — and sold out their limited supply in less than five hours.
  • KFC’s new Beyond Fried Chicken KFCThe popular fried chicken chain is counting on customers making healthier choices to fulfill typical New Year’s resolutions.
  • Nearly a year ago, Beyond Meat announced a formal partnership with Yum to make exclusive plant-based substitutes for Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC.