In its most recent earnings report, the company blamed inflation for disappointing sales and downbeat outlook. Beyond Meat has long said it hopes to scale up enough to bring the price of its plant-based offerings in line with animal-based products. But in an earnings call with analysts, CEO Ethan Brown said the company wasn't there yet. The price of Beyond's "beef" sells for $8.35 a pound, compared with USDA ground beef, which sells for $4.90.