The macroeconomic conditions have investors convinced that consumers won't pony up for plant-based meat substitutes, but the company continues to add to its vegan-friendly lineup. Beyond Meat touted the nutritional benefits of its latest plant-based protein, which is derived from a proprietary blend of faba bean and pea, and contains zero cholesterol and 50% less saturated fat than traditional chicken nuggets. Now what Given the persistent rising inflation and higher interest rates, consumers continue to make tough choices at the grocery aisle and will likely choose lower-cost options -- at least for the foreseeable future.