Lab-grown meat has received approval for sale to US consumers, marking a significant milestone for this innovative industry. The US Department of Agriculture has granted permission to Upside Foods and Good Meat to produce and sell chicken that is grown from animal cells in large vats. This move makes the US the second country, after Singapore, to allow the sale of meat grown from animal cells, which is considered a breakthrough for animal welfare and the environment.
Good Meat’s CEO, Josh Tetrick, expressed excitement over this approval, stating that it is a “major moment for our company, the industry, and the food system.” Good Meat has already been selling lab-grown chicken in Singapore since 2020. Uma Valeti, the CEO of Upside Foods, believes that the commercial sale of lab-grown meat in the US will revolutionize how meat reaches our tables and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Both companies had previously received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, and the lab-grown meat sector has gained momentum in the US over the past year. These innovative products, grown in bioreactors with cells scraped from animals like cows or chickens, offer an alternative to traditional meat without harming animals. The lab-grown meat market is now set to challenge plant-based offerings such as the Impossible burger.
Proponents claim that lab-grown meat offers superior animal welfare and environmental benefits, addressing issues like greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and air and water pollution associated with traditional livestock production. However, critics raise concerns about the specialized resources and energy required for lab-grown meat production.
Initially, the lab-grown meat market in the US will have a soft launch. Upside Foods will introduce its chicken at Bar Crenn in San Francisco, while Good Meat’s product will be available at an undisclosed restaurant in Washington, DC. This cautious start allows for further evaluation and refinement of the lab-grown meat industry in the US market.
Lab-grown meat has received approval from the US government to be sold to consumers for the first time. The US Department of Agriculture has granted permission to Upside Foods and Good Meat to produce and sell their lab-grown chicken products. This milestone makes the US the second country, after Singapore, to allow the sale of meat grown from animal cells. The lab-grown meat industry sees this as a significant breakthrough for animal welfare and the environment.
Upside Foods and Good Meat have expressed their delight at receiving permission from the US Department of Agriculture. Good Meat’s CEO, Josh Tetrick, sees this approval as a significant moment for the company, the industry, and the food system. The company has already been selling lab-grown chicken in Singapore since 2020. Upside Foods’ CEO, Uma Valeti, believes that the sale of lab-grown meat in the US will completely transform the meat industry and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Both companies had previously obtained approval from the US Food and Drug Administration. Over the past year, the lab-grown meat sector has gained momentum in the US, posing a challenge to plant-based alternatives like the Impossible burger. Lab-grown meat is not vegetarian but is grown from animal cells in a lab environment. This industry aims to address concerns about animal welfare and the environmental impact of traditional meat production, including greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and air and water pollution.
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