Beyond Meat ( BYND 7.63% ) held its initial public offering (IPO) in 2019 to much fanfare. At the time, the company's plant-based meat alternatives were a hot commodity, captivating consumers and drawing strong demand from restaurants that wanted in on the alternative meat trend. Things are very different today, and investors buying this struggling consumer staples maker need to understand one very important, and troubling, fact.

What does Beyond Meat do?

Beyond Meat is a food company . It makes burgers, sausages, nuggets, and "meat" balls, among other things. All of these products, however, are meat-free and are produced with only plant matter. The company claims that its products are both good for you and for the environment. Unfortunately, for consumers, the bigger question

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