Challenges and Potential Competition in the Alternative Protein Industry

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This chapter explores the scalability and cost challenges faced by the alternative protein industry, with a focus on Good Meat's approval to sell cultivated chicken in Singapore. It also discusses the potential threat posed by America's recent approval of cultivated meat production, while highlighting the positive impact of alternative protein options.

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