Target Corp. is adding more than 30 plant-based items to the Good & Gather brand, many of them priced under $5. The products include plant-based dips, meat alternatives, coffee creamers and more. The items will roll out through the fall. Companies like Beyond Meat Inc. are focused on cutting the price of plant-based foods to make them more accessible. Target stock is up 15% for the year to date while the S&P 500 index has gained 8.2% for the period.

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