Petri-dish proteins continue to push forward during pandemic
Hang onto your cowboy hats — cell cultured proteins are coming to a meat case and retailer near you soon!
July 27, 2020
Beef producers aren’t afraid of competing against other proteins. However, the competition for the center of the dinner plate continues to shift with new rules and a different dynamic as cowboys square off against Silicon Valley investors for the hearts and bellies of consumers here and around the world.
What’s the latest roundup of headlines with the latest on petri-dish proteins?
1. “Growing trends towards meat alternatives focus on cultured meat development” featured on Globe Newswire
Here’s an excerpt: “There is a growing trend towards meat alternatives which are seen as healthier and more environmentally friendly. Several companies such as Mosa Meat, Aleph Farms, Memphis Meats and JUST Meat are currently working on developing cultured meat products. Cultured meat is grown in laboratories from a combination of animal cells and plant-based ingredients. This allows the cultured meat products to mimic the taste and texture of traditional farm produced meat while consuming less energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and using less land.”
2. “Coronavirus means it could be lab-grown meat’s time to shine” featured on The New Daily
Zona Black writes, "KFC in Russia earlier this month announced it was going to trial a combination of 3D printing technology to try to build its famous nuggets, as part of its “restaurant of the future” research. Lab-grown meat isn’t yet available on the market, but it’s a multi-billion industry to see who can get it on shelves first.”