Taco Bell and Panera Pass
on Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Both chains are touting
their already expanded
"plant-centric" menu options. Taco Bell has
been vegetarian-
certified since 2015. According to Julie Felss Masino, president of
Taco Bell in North America, "nobody else is certified
by the American Vegetarian Association." Panera Breads says
that it will be sticking with
the "whole food solution." Dan Kish, Panera Head Chef, via Business Insider Other major fast food chains
have recently partnered with
plant-based meat companies. Beyond Meat shares have
increased 550% since the
company went public in May. Impossible Burgers
recently raised $300
million in funding.
