Beyond Meat in $2022$ This case has all the ingredients for generating considerable student interest and provoking a lively, interesting class discussion with divergent opinions among class members $.$ The case presents students with the challenge of assessing the long$-$term growth prospects of the makers of plant $-$based meat substitutes and, in particular $,$ Beyond Meat's prospects for long$-$term growth and profitability Students who review the company's financial statements will also note that there are number of serious issues that must be addressed to achieve profitability and ensure financial viability of the company Before completing these exercises $,$ be sure to read the Beyond Meat case Select "yesfor those statements below that are accurate and choose $"$no$"$ for those that are not The rapid growth of plant$-$based foods at retail and on restaurant menus will be a passing fad Yes Plant$-$based meat substitutes are an alternative way to address long$-$term health goals Yes A large number of consumers are likely to purchase plant$-$based meat products because of the more positive environme No Due to the small core consumer group for plant$-$based products, plantbased foods do not have a staying power Click to select$)$ Plant$-$based meat will always be a better and healthier choice