Today, Explained Let’s eat lab meat
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Jan 3, 2023 Kenny Torella, an expert on the meat industry, dives into the fascinating world of lab-grown meat and its future. He discusses the innovative processes behind creating lab-grown chicken and the recent FDA approval for a lab-grown meat company. Torella explores the challenges facing lab-grown startups, including consumer acceptance and competition with plant-based options. The podcast takes a flavorful turn when they taste a hybrid burger, highlighting the potential of sustainable meat alternatives in a relaxed and engaging road trip narrative.
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FDA Approval
- The FDA approved Upside Foods' lab-grown chicken, a milestone for the industry.
- This approval doesn't mean immediate sales, as USDA approval is still pending.
Plant-Based Meat Decline
- Plant-based meat sales have declined due to taste concerns.
- Consumers seek better-tasting alternatives that closely resemble real meat.
Meat Production Problems
- Industrialized meat production contributes to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions from animals like cows.
- It also raises concerns about antibiotic resistance due to overuse in livestock.