On June 21, the US Department of Agriculture granted approval for the sale of lab-grown (cultured) meat, specifically chicken produced by Good Meat and Upside Foods.
This marks the inaugural permit for the sale of synthetic meat in the United States. Good Meat and Upside Foods report having already received orders from two restaurants in Washington and San Francisco. The demand was substantial even before the official FDA approval and is expected to surge significantly now.
As an alternative to traditional protein sources, various forms of both plant-based and lab-grown meats, created by replicating animal cells in carefully controlled conditions, are gaining popularity. More companies are entering the artificial meat production scene, with a primary mission focused on introducing an innovative meat consumption culture—one that cultivates meat products without animal slaughter and suffering, using cellular material reproduction in biolaboratories.
These cells can be obtained through techniques such as biopsy or derived entirely from an egg, as demonstrated by Eat Just, Inc. Following this, the cells are placed in a bioreactor, where a blend of proteins, amino acids, minerals, sugar, salt, and other nutrients is added. The result is meat that is virtually indistinguishable from traditional animal meat but grown in a manner distinct from conventional animal husbandry.
Globally, over 100 companies are involved in the development and production of such products (a comprehensive list can be found on our website). McKinsey forecasts significant growth in the in vitro meat market in the coming years, reaching an estimated $25 billion. It predicts growth to reach 1 billion in the next decade, barring any unforeseen circumstances:
However, to achieve this, companies must address scaling issues and substantially improve efficiency. This requires not only the construction of extensive bioreactors for meat cultivation but also the development of technology that consumes significantly less electricity and water, eliminating the need for bovine serum.
The United States is now the second country to receive permission to sell cultured meat. In 2020, Singapore became the world’s first country to approve the sale of lab-grown chicken produced by Good Meat (Eat Just).
Society remains divided into two clear camps: proponents and opponents of lab-grown meat. Each side presents compelling arguments and engages in ongoing debates. While cell-based meat has both advantages and disadvantages, it deserves recognition as a source of alternative protein, encouraging the popularization and refinement of production technology.
Currently, you can experience cultured meat by ordering it at a restaurant in two countries: the USA and Singapore. However, there is hope that this opportunity will eventually become available worldwide.
Lab-Grown Meat Sales Approval Video Report
Feel free to explore other articles on our site about cultured meat, news from the front of food innovation and technological solutions, videos, interviews and more.
- GOOD Meat - December 22, 2023
- Landmark Approval: Lab-Grown Meat Sales Greenlit in the USA for the First Time - December 22, 2023
- Eat Just, Inc (JUST Egg) - December 21, 2023
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