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Lab-Grown Meat Industry Hits a Snag

Nicole Kristine Jovero
Last updated: August 9, 2024 2:51 am
Nicole Kristine Jovero
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  • Lab-grown meat startups face funding drought.
  • Production challenges persist.
  • Government support may be industry’s lifeline.

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Bioreactor blues and cell-ebration woesGovernment to the rescue? A meaty proposition

When Mosa Meat unveiled its $300,000 lab-grown hamburger in 2013, it sparked a revolution in the food industry. Fast forward to 2024, and the cultivated meat sector is facing significant challenges.

Despite attracting over $1.6 billion in venture capital funding in 2021 and 2022, many startups are now scaling back or shutting down due to financial constraints and technical hurdles.

Bioreactor blues and cell-ebration woes

The industry’s ambitious goal of producing 30 million pounds of meat annually seems distant when compared to the 100 billion pounds of traditional meat produced each year.

Companies like Upside Foods and Eat Just, despite regulatory approvals, are struggling to increase production volumes and reduce costs.

Challenges include improving cell densities, optimizing bioreactor technologies, and lowering the expenses associated cell growth media.

Government to the rescue? A meaty proposition

As venture capital dries up, some experts suggest that government funding could be crucial for the industry’s survival.

Countries like Singapore and Israel are already investing in alternative protein research. However, public perception remains a significant obstacle; “Frankenfood” labels and regulatory hurdles in some regions are hindering widespread adoption.

Despite these setbacks, industry leaders remain optimistic about the future of cultivated meat, betting on technological breakthroughs and increased consumer acceptance in the coming years.

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