Beyond Meat® Expands New Line of Protein Drinks with Four Additional Flavors
Rhea-AI Summary
Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) expanded its first beverage line, Beyond Immerse, by adding four limited-time flavors: Cherry Berry, Strawberry Lemonade, Piña Colada, and Cucumber Grapefruit.
Each flavor comes in 10g-protein (60 calories) and 20g-protein (100 calories) variants, with 7g fiber, vitamin C, electrolytes, no GMOs, and no sugar alcohols; available today exclusively on Beyond Test Kitchen and in variety packs.
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News Market Reaction – BYND
In the Feb 26 session, BYND gained 2.92%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +38.3% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 81 alerts that day, indicating high trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was elevated at 2.5x the daily average, suggesting notable buying interest.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | Beverage line launch | Positive | +8.1% | Initial launch of Beyond Immerse plant-based protein beverage line with three flavors. |
| Dec 23 | ESG report, LCA | Positive | -2.3% | Corporate responsibility report and LCA highlighting environmental benefits of Beyond Burger IV. |
| Nov 14 | Convertible notes terms | Neutral | +6.9% | Determination of conversion rate and mechanics for 7.00% convertible notes due 2030. |
| Nov 10 | Q3 2025 earnings | Negative | -9.0% | Q3 2025 results with revenue decline, lower gross margins and large net loss reported. |
| Nov 07 | Earnings call timing | Neutral | -3.6% | Announcement of rescheduled Q3 2025 earnings release and conference call dates. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Price has mostly tracked the tone of prior news, with four aligned reactions and one divergence.
Over the last six months, BYND has reported challenging fundamentals alongside balance sheet restructuring and new product initiatives. Q3 2025 results showed net revenues of $70.2M, gross margin pressure, and a sizable $110.7M net loss, followed by debt exchange and convertible note actions. In January 2026, the company launched the initial Beyond Immerse™ drink line, which coincided with a 8.12% gain. Today’s flavor expansion extends that beverage strategy while the stock remains far below its $7.69 52-week high.
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Following strong consumer response, the brand offers even more ways to enjoy the crisp and refreshing functional beverage line
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) today announced the launch of four new flavor variations of its first-ever beverage line, Beyond Immerse™, a sparkling protein drink that combines plant protein, fiber, antioxidants, and electrolytes. Building on early momentum, the brand is adding four invigorating flavors to its lineup: Cherry Berry, Strawberry Lemonade, Piña Colada, and Cucumber Grapefruit—delivering more ways to enjoy a functional beverage. The new flavors are available for a limited time starting today exclusively on Beyond Test Kitchen.
“Beyond Immerse represents a meaningful next chapter for our brand as we expand beyond center-of-the-plate protein,” said Ethan Brown, founder and CEO of Beyond Meat. “We challenged ourselves to redefine the protein drink, designing a beverage that immerses the body not only in protein but more broadly in the remarkable power of plants. Available in 10g and 20g protein varieties and packed with 7g of fiber, antioxidants, and electrolytes, Beyond Immerse fuels and nourishes the body. We can’t wait for consumers to experience the new flavors for themselves.”
Beyond Immerse Highlights:
- Features plant-based ingredients like protein from peas and fiber from tapioca
- Available in 4 new flavors: Cherry Berry, Strawberry Lemonade, Piña Colada, and Cucumber Grapefruit
- Each flavor will come in two protein options:
- 10g protein/7g fiber/60 calories
- 20g protein/7g fiber/100 calories
- Good source of protein, critical to support muscle health
- Excellent source of fiber with 7g per serving, vital to support a healthy gut
- Excellent source of antioxidant Vitamin C, essential to support immune function
- Made with electrolytes
- No GMOs or sugar alcohols
Cherry Berry, Strawberry Lemonade, Piña Colada, and Cucumber Grapefruit join the current Beyond Immerse flavor lineup of Peach Mango, Lemon Lime, and Orange Tangerine. Beyond Immerse is available exclusively for a limited time on Beyond Test Kitchen, and beginning today, the protein drink will also be offered in variety packs. To learn more about Beyond Test Kitchen, follow @BeyondMeat on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter to be notified about future launches.
About Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) is a leading plant-based meat company offering a portfolio of revolutionary plant-based meats made from simple ingredients without GMOs, no added hormones or antibiotics, and 0mg of cholesterol per serving. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat products are designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat while being better for people and the planet. Beyond Meat’s brand promise, Eat What You Love®, represents a strong belief that there is a better way to feed our future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a great impact on our personal health and the health of our planet. By shifting from animal-based meat to plant-based protein, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare. Visit www.BeyondMeat.com and follow @BeyondMeat on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and LinkedIn.
Beyond Meat Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this release constitute “forward-looking statements.” These statements are based on management’s current opinions, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or projections regarding future events or future results. These forward-looking statements are only predictions, not historical fact, and involve certain risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions. Actual results, levels of activity, performance, achievements and events could differ materially from those stated, anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements. While Beyond Meat believes that its assumptions are reasonable, it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and, of course, it is impossible to anticipate all factors that could affect actual results. There are many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements made herein including, most prominently, the risks discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in Beyond Meat's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 5, 2025, Beyond Meat’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2025 filed with the SEC on May 8, 2025, Beyond Meat’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 28, 2025 filed with the SEC on August 8, 2025, and Beyond Meat’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2025 filed with the SEC on November 12, 2025, as well as other factors described from time to time in Beyond Meat’s filings with the SEC. Such forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this release. Beyond Meat undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. If Beyond Meat does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be made that Beyond Meat will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.
Media Contact
Shira Zackai
shira.zackai@beyondmeat.com
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