Is in vitro meat the new in vitro fertilization?
GFI's Bruce Friedrich explores the history of society’s opposition and then adoption of new technologies, as well as reasons to expect many consumers to embrace cultivated meat.
Cultivated
Impossible Foods? No question!
Bruce FriedrichFarming cells is better than slaughtering animals - safer, more sustainable, and humane. The FDA has issued a "no questions" letter to Impossible Foods, recognizing the safety of the Impossible Burger's heme (the source of the burgers "bloody" taste).
The clean meat scene is heating up in Tel Aviv
Mary AllenClean meat startups, traditional meat producers, investors, NGOs, and innovative food professionals gathered in Tel Aviv to discuss advancing clean meat product development in the Israeli innovation ecosystem.
Mosa Meat, creator of first clean meat burger, raises $8.8 million, featured in Wall Street Journal
Matt BallMosa Meat has raised $8.8 million, which will allow them to bring clean meat to market by 2021.
FDA sets its sights on clean meat regulation
Annie CullGFI attended the FDA's public meeting on foods produced using animal cell culture technology on July 12th. Speakers presented a strong case for the FDA's ability to regulate clean meat. Policy Director Jessica Almy gave remarks during the public comment section.
The USDA wants your plant-based and clean meat research proposals
Erin Rees Clayton, Ph.D.This explicit request indicates that the U.S. government's premier agricultural research agency recognizes the potential of plant-based and clean meat to contribute to a healthy, humane, and sustainable food system.
GFI takes the case for clean meat to Capitol Hill
Matt BallOn Wednesday, June 27, GFI's Director of Policy Jessica Almy, Esq. was part of a panel of clean meat experts who presented to the Advisory Committee for the Congressional Research and Development [R&D] Caucus Committee. She explained that we are on the cusp of a major shift in how meat is produced globally. If the United States is to lead in this new way of producing meat, the government needs to shift research dollars to this field.
Making a better egg
Annie CullGFI releases paper on plant-based egg alternatives helping manufacturers meet growing consumer demand for safer, allergen-free foods.
Japanese government invests in clean meat!
Bruce FriedrichGiven the range and severity of issues caused by industrial animal agriculture (from antibiotic-resistant superbugs to increased impacts of climate change), every government should follow Japan's lead and invest in clean meat research.
Tyson makes second clean meat investment
Emily ByrdFuture Meat Technologies wants to replace chicken coups with a sustainable, slaughter-free alternative. Tyson is buying in.
