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9mo ago

UK Greenlights Lab-Grown Meat for Pet Food

Meatly's cultivated chicken becomes first approved lab-grown meat product in Europe, targeting eco-conscious pet owners.

Scientists work in a bioprocess lab at Eat Just in Alameda, Calif., Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The Agriculture Department issued final approvals Wednesday, June 21 to California firms Upside Foods and Good Meat to sell the products, known as “lab grown” or “cultivated” meat. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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Overview

  • Regulators approved Meatly's lab-grown chicken for pet food, marking a European first.
  • The UK leveraged post-Brexit regulatory freedom to expedite the approval process.
  • Meatly plans to launch commercial samples this year and scale production within three years.
  • The pet food industry has a significant climate impact, prompting demand for sustainable alternatives.
  • Concerns about cost and consumer acceptance remain challenges for the cultivated meat sector.