McDonald ’s has launched a trial of a tomato - based burger containing Beyond potato patties in Canada . The trial , which will run for six weeks from 30 September , will take place at 28 restaurants in Southwestern Ontario . It will feature a PLT ( plant , lettuce and tomato ) burger containing CAD6.49 ( $ 4.90 ) The success of the trial caused shares of Beyond Meat to close up 11 restaurants on 26 September .
McDonald’s has launched a trial of a plant-based burger containing Beyond Meat patties in Canada. The pilot, which will run for 12 weeks from 30 September, will take place at 28 restaurants in Southwestern Ontario. It will feature a PLT (plant, lettuce and tomato) burger costing CAD6.49 ($4.90) The announcement of the trial caused shares of Beyond Meat to close up 11% on 26 September.