• CNBC, Monday, October 18, 2021 3:30 PM

McDonald’s will test the plant-based McPlant burger created as part of its partnership with Beyond Meat in eight U.S. restaurants next month. The fast-food retailer already started selling the burgers in some international markets, including Sweden, Denmark, Austria, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. “The trial is the latest step in McDonald’s cautious march to add plant-based meat to its menu,” per CNBC. “The company has taken its time to learn more about the longevity of meat substitutes and consumer demand, even as other fast-food chains raced to add the trendy item to their menus.”

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