McDonald’s testing McPlant burger in November made with Montana peas

McDonald’s says it’ll test the McPlant burger in restaurants next month, developed in partnership with Beyond Meat.

The USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council says it’s exciting news for U.S. pulse growers.

“The peas are grown in Montana and North Dakota, which are the two biggest producers in the United States,” said Todd Scholz, the council’s vice president of research and member services. “If we can sell the McDonald’s, that’s an increase in demand we can really use to expand our production and expand our usage. It’s just really exciting.”

By: Russell Nemetz