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10mo ago

Florida Ban on Lab-Grown Meat Prompts Miami Tasting Event

Upside Foods hosts a final tasting before the state's new law takes effect, sparking debate over cultivated meat's future.

Staff and guests stand at the entrance to a pop-up tasting event for "lab-grown" meat produced by Upside Foods, as a protest truck parked out front displays a message advocating against cultivated meat, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Miami. As Florida's ban on lab-grown meat is set to go into effect next week, one manufacturer hosted a tasting party, serving up cultivated chicken tostadas to dozens of attendees on a rooftop in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Overview

  • Upside Foods held a tasting event in Miami ahead of Florida's ban on lab-grown meat.
  • Guests sampled cultivated chicken dishes, noting the taste and texture similarities to conventional meat.
  • CEO Uma Valeti emphasized the ethical and environmental benefits of cultivated meat.
  • Florida's ban follows similar restrictions in Alabama, citing safety and agricultural concerns.
  • Legal challenges and petitions are expected as companies seek to overturn state bans.