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Lab-grown pet food gains approval in the UK

Lab-grown pet food gains approval in the UK

Britain has authorized the sale of lab-grown meat for pet food, marking a pioneering step in Europe.

Amelia Nierenberg reports for The New York Times.

In short:

  • Meatly, a British biotech company, received approval to sell lab-grown chicken cell meat for pets.
  • The UK’s move follows Brexit, enabling more flexible regulations compared to the EU.
  • Advocates highlight environmental and ethical benefits, such as reduced animal slaughter and pollution.

Key quote:

“We don’t need to raise or kill any animals…Instead of 50 billion chickens a year, it’s one egg, one time, and we’ve created an infinite amount of meat.”

— Owen Ensor, chief executive of Meatly

Why this matters:

Lab-grown pet food can significantly reduce the environmental impact of pet ownership by cutting down on traditional livestock farming. This innovation also addresses ethical concerns associated with meat production, potentially transforming the pet food industry.

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Florida bans the sale of lab-grown meat

Florida bans the sale of lab-grown meat

Florida has become the first state to ban lab-grown meat, sparking a heated debate on food innovation and public health.

Mitch Perry reports for Florida Phoenix.

In short:

  • Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1084, making it illegal to sell, manufacture or distribute cultivated meat in Florida.
  • A person could face 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500 if they are found guilty of breaking the law.
  • Upside Foods and GOOD Meat, companies authorized to sell lab-grown meat accused the law of protecting traditional agriculture interests.

Key quote:

"We believe that cultivated meat is essential for the future of food and people should have the right to choose what they eat."

— Dr. Uma Valeti, CEO and founder of Upside Foods.

Why this matters:

Banning cultivated meat could stifle innovation and limits consumer choice. As lab-grown meat could offer environmental and ethical benefits, such legislation may hinder progress towards more sustainable food production methods.

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Debate heats up over lab-grown meat

Several U.S. states, led by Republican lawmakers, are pushing to ban the sale and production of lab-grown meat, citing concerns over competition and naturalness.

Kenny Torrella reports for Vox.

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Chris Smaje: Ecomodernism will lead to a 'farm-free future'
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Chris Smaje: Ecomodernism will lead to a 'farm-free future'

In his new book, the author argues against lab-grown meat and in favor of a relocalized, agrarian food system that rebuilds local economies.
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US approves chicken made from cultivated cells, the nation's first 'lab-grown' meat

For the first time, U.S. regulators on Wednesday approved the sale of chicken made from animal cells, allowing two California companies to offer “lab-grown” meat to the nation’s restaurant tables and eventually, supermarket shelves.

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Lab-grown meat gets a key missing ingredient: 3D fat

Most research has focused on producing muscle fibers. This new discovery moves us closer to cultured meat that is a delicious alternative to animal slaughter.
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Your first lab-grown burger won’t contain much beef

Meat brewed in bioreactors is on the way, but it’s still too expensive. The solution? Add a whole lot of plants.
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