There's plenty of money going into precision fermented cheese. But when will we see it in the grocery store? There are lots of hurdles to overcome, including regulatory approval. And many startups say their main challenge now is the cost.
The country is not new to seclusion, but under the aegis of the pandemic, Kim Jong Un tightened borders even more. His regime has enjoyed the extra control, but are things finally opening up? The world’s biggest rice exporter is banning rice exports and the developing world is going to feel the heat (10:13). And, a new approach to dairy – without cows (14:39).
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