Why a Bite Has Been Taken Out of Beyond Meat's Stock
Once a stock market darling, Beyond Meat’s sales have started to decline in the last year. The company had pursued growth, but struggled to execute its vision, leading to a series of production missteps and mounting expenses. WSJ explains what went wrong. Illustration: Preston Jessee
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