Italy on Thursday became the first European Union nation to ban the production and sale of lab-grown meat. Citing health concerns and a need to safeguard its livestock industry, Italy's lower house approved the ban.

<h2>What is banned?</h2>

The nation has banned the so-called cultivated meat&nbsp;that is grown in labs using animal tissue cells.

It also places a ban on the use of labels that describe plant-based protein as meat. As per AFP, every violation of this ban can chalk up fines ranging from 10,000 to 60,000 euros ($10,900-$65,000).&nbsp;

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The law received a green light from Italy's senate earlier. The law says it seeks to "protect the national livestock heritage" while recognising its cultural, socio-economic and environmental value.

It also seeks to ensure "a high level of protection of human health", while protecting the interests of consumers and their right to information about what they are eating.

<h2>Cultivate meat and&nbsp;Italy</h2>

Italy's main agricultural lobby Coldiretti calls lab-grown meat 'Frankenstein' meat. On Thursday, the organisation said the law represents "a commitment to defend the Mediterranean diet".&nbsp;

Italy's Agriculture Minister, Francesco Lollobrigida, said that cultivated meat "interrupts the virtuous relationship between land, man and work that for millennia has accompanied us and allowed us to maintain the land".

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However, an Italian non-profit, The International Organisation for the Protection of Animals criticises the law, calling it pointless.&nbsp;

"This ban is completely useless today since cultured meat has not yet been approved for human consumption in Europe and therefore cannot be marketed."

<h2>EU and lab-grown meat</h2>

The European Union, as per AFP,&nbsp;considers lab-grown meat a 'novel food' which means that any new product will be subject to authorisation from the bloc. If the bloc approves cultivated meat, Italy cannot ban it.

As of now, the meat is not allowed to be sold in the EU. However, companies in the US have been raising money for research into the new science.

(With inputs from agencies)

Italy on Thursday became the first European Union nation to ban the production and sale of lab-grown meat. Citing health concerns and a need to safeguard its livestock industry, Italy's lower house approved the ban.

Italy on Thursday became the first European Union nation to ban the production and sale of lab-grown meat. Citing health concerns and a need to safeguard its livestock industry, Italy's lower house approved the ban. What is banned? The nation has banned the so-called cultivated meat that is grown in labs using animal tissue cells. It also places a ban on the use of labels that describe plant-based protein as meat. As per AFP, every violation of this ban can chalk up fines ranging from 10,000 to 60,000 euros ($10,900-$65,000). Also read | 'Revolutionary': Scientists have developed two promising medications for 'bad' cholesterol The law received a green light from Italy's senate earlier. The law says it seeks to "protect the national livestock heritage" while recognising its cultural, socio-economic and environmental value. It also seeks to ensure "a high level of protection of human health", while protecting the interests of consumers and their right to information about what they are eating. Cultivate meat and Italy Italy's main agricultural lobby Coldiretti calls lab-grown meat 'Frankenstein' meat. On Thursday, the organisation said the law represents "a commitment to defend the Mediterranean diet". Italy's Agriculture Minister, Francesco Lollobrigida, said that cultivated meat "interrupts the virtuous relationship between land, man and work that for millennia has accompanied us and allowed us to maintain the land". Also read | Rare! Researchers find 70-million-year old dinosaur species that slept like modern-day birds However, an Italian non-profit, The International Organisation for the Protection of Animals criticises the law, calling it pointless. "This ban is completely useless today since cultured meat has not yet been approved for human consumption in Europe and therefore cannot be marketed." EU and lab-grown meat The European Union, as per AFP, considers lab-grown meat a 'novel food' which means that any new product will be subject to authorisation from the bloc. If the bloc approves cultivated meat, Italy cannot ban it. As of now, the meat is not allowed to be sold in the EU. However, companies in the US have been raising money for research into the new science. (With inputs from agencies)

Italy bans lab-grown 'frankenstein' meat citing health concerns and need to safeguard livestock industry

Czech-based company Bene Meat Technologies has achieved a significant milestone in the field of lab-grown meat, gaining approval from the European Union to produce cultivated meat for pet food consumption. This authorisation marks a pioneering advancement within the industry, allowing the company to focus on the production of meat for cats and dogs in the global pet food market.

With the intention to significantly increase output, the company plans to scale up production to potentially yield several metric tons per day by the following year.

The venture into lab-grown meat for pet food aligns with a global trend where various companies are racing to develop commercially viable alternatives to traditional meat and fish products. This surge in innovation is largely driven by consumer concerns regarding ethical issues and the environmental impact associated with conventional livestock farming, a sector contributing substantially to greenhouse gas emissions.

"Today we have become the first company globally that has an official authorisation for the production and sale of cultivated meat for cats and dogs,"&nbsp;Roman Kriz, the Managing Director of Bene Meat, told Reuters.

This certification, acquired through the European Feed Materials Register, signifies a pivotal step forward for the firm in entering the pet food market with its cultivated meat product.

Kriz further outlined the company's aspirations to not only meet the necessary regulatory standards but also to provide a commercially viable product in terms of pricing. He emphasised that the costs incurred by Bene Meat would enable the final products to be competitively priced, aligning with the levels seen in premium and super-premium pet food products available in the market.

Bene Meat's strategic plans involve not only scaling up production but also conducting taste tests on animals to ensure palatability and suitability for consumption. The current production scale, estimated in kilograms per day, is expected to grow significantly in the coming year, with projections reaching hundreds of kilograms to potentially several tonnes produced daily. These developments signify a considerable leap forward in the company's journey since its establishment in 2020, owned by the Czech medical devices producer BTL group.

While focusing on pet food, the firm has not ruled out its initial aim of providing lab-grown meat for human consumption. Kriz stated that Bene Meat, like other players in the industry, uses cells from live animals, which are cultivated in a bioreactor sustained by a nutrient supply. This method not only addresses ethical and environmental concerns but also ensures a controlled and monitored production process, offering a level of assurance that is often absent in conventional livestock farming.

Bene Meat is actively engaged in discussions with various pet food manufacturers for potential collaborations in supplying cultivated meat. The company aims to explore the possibility of establishing production lines at the partners' existing facilities while also planning the development of its brand of final pet food products. This aligns with their broader vision to collaborate and innovate within the pet food industry.

(With inputs from Reuters)

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Czech-based company Bene Meat Technologies has achieved a significant milestone in the field of lab-grown meat, gaining approval from the European Union to produce cultivated meat for pet food consumption.

Czech-based company Bene Meat Technologies has achieved a significant milestone in the field of lab-grown meat, gaining approval from the European Union to produce cultivated meat for pet food consumption. This authorisation marks a pioneering advancement within the industry, allowing the company to focus on the production of meat for cats and dogs in the global pet food market. With the intention to significantly increase output, the company plans to scale up production to potentially yield several metric tons per day by the following year. The venture into lab-grown meat for pet food aligns with a global trend where various companies are racing to develop commercially viable alternatives to traditional meat and fish products. This surge in innovation is largely driven by consumer concerns regarding ethical issues and the environmental impact associated with conventional livestock farming, a sector contributing substantially to greenhouse gas emissions. "Today we have become the first company globally that has an official authorisation for the production and sale of cultivated meat for cats and dogs," Roman Kriz, the Managing Director of Bene Meat, told Reuters. This certification, acquired through the European Feed Materials Register, signifies a pivotal step forward for the firm in entering the pet food market with its cultivated meat product. Kriz further outlined the company's aspirations to not only meet the necessary regulatory standards but also to provide a commercially viable product in terms of pricing. He emphasised that the costs incurred by Bene Meat would enable the final products to be competitively priced, aligning with the levels seen in premium and super-premium pet food products available in the market. Bene Meat's strategic plans involve not only scaling up production but also conducting taste tests on animals to ensure palatability and suitability for consumption. The current production scale, estimated in kilograms per day, is expected to grow significantly in the coming year, with projections reaching hundreds of kilograms to potentially several tonnes produced daily. These developments signify a considerable leap forward in the company's journey since its establishment in 2020, owned by the Czech medical devices producer BTL group. While focusing on pet food, the firm has not ruled out its initial aim of providing lab-grown meat for human consumption. Kriz stated that Bene Meat, like other players in the industry, uses cells from live animals, which are cultivated in a bioreactor sustained by a nutrient supply. This method not only addresses ethical and environmental concerns but also ensures a controlled and monitored production process, offering a level of assurance that is often absent in conventional livestock farming. Bene Meat is actively engaged in discussions with various pet food manufacturers for potential collaborations in supplying cultivated meat. The company aims to explore the possibility of establishing production lines at the partners' existing facilities while also planning the development of its brand of final pet food products. This aligns with their broader vision to collaborate and innovate within the pet food industry. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Czech firm Bene Meat gets EU approval for lab-grown pet food

For the first time, the regulators in the US have approved the sale of "lab-grown" chicken&nbsp;made from animal cells. It will be served first in upscale restaurants.&nbsp;

It is expected that the announcement would drastically reduce the environmental impacts of food production as it paves the way for a new era of meat production.&nbsp;

The Upside Foods and Good Meat got a go-ahead from the Agriculture Department as the firms&nbsp;gunning to be the first in the nation to sell meat that doesn't come from slaughtered animals.

The Food and Drug Administration had given green clearance to both companies in November. Last week, the USDA cleared their product labels to ensure they were truthful.&nbsp;

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Such products are referred to as "cell-cultivated" or "cultured" meat as they emerge from the laboratory and arrive on dinner plates.&nbsp;

As quoted in media reports, Josh Tetrick, co-founder and chief executive of Eat Just, which operates Good Meat, said, "Instead of all of that land and all of that water that's used to feed all of these animals that are slaughtered, we can do it in a different way."&nbsp;

Tetrick added, "We have been the only company selling cultivated meat anywhere in the world since we launched in Singapore in 2020, and now it's approved to sell to consumers in the world's largest economy."&nbsp;

Uma Valeti, CEO and Founder of Upside Foods, said in a statement: "This approval will fundamentally change how meat makes it to our table. It's a giant step forward towards a more sustainable future - one that preserves choice and life."

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<h2>Order also processed</h2>

The first order placed by three-Michelin-star Chef Dominique Crenn's restaurant Bar Crenn in San Francisco was processed by Upside after approval.&nbsp;

Good Meat, meanwhile, started production of its first batch that will be sold to celebrity chef and philanthropist Jose Andres. Reports mentioned that Andres will sell the product at a yet-to-be-revealed restaurant in the capital Washington.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

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For the first time, the regulators in the US have approved the sale of "lab-grown" chicken made from animal cells. It will be served first in upscale restaurants. It is expected that the announcement would drastically reduce the environmental impacts of food production as it paves the way for a new era of meat production. The Upside Foods and Good Meat got a go-ahead from the Agriculture Department as the firms gunning to be the first in the nation to sell meat that doesn't come from slaughtered animals. The Food and Drug Administration had given green clearance to both companies in November. Last week, the USDA cleared their product labels to ensure they were truthful. Also read: Chinese officials identify strange thing in student’s meal as 'rat head' Such products are referred to as "cell-cultivated" or "cultured" meat as they emerge from the laboratory and arrive on dinner plates. As quoted in media reports, Josh Tetrick, co-founder and chief executive of Eat Just, which operates Good Meat, said, "Instead of all of that land and all of that water that's used to feed all of these animals that are slaughtered, we can do it in a different way." Tetrick added, "We have been the only company selling cultivated meat anywhere in the world since we launched in Singapore in 2020, and now it's approved to sell to consumers in the world's largest economy." Uma Valeti, CEO and Founder of Upside Foods, said in a statement: "This approval will fundamentally change how meat makes it to our table. It's a giant step forward towards a more sustainable future - one that preserves choice and life." Also read: Can you drink it? Astronauts use their own urine, sweat to make clean water in space Order also processed The first order placed by three-Michelin-star Chef Dominique Crenn's restaurant Bar Crenn in San Francisco was processed by Upside after approval. Good Meat, meanwhile, started production of its first batch that will be sold to celebrity chef and philanthropist Jose Andres. Reports mentioned that Andres will sell the product at a yet-to-be-revealed restaurant in the capital Washington. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Cell-cultivated' lab-grown chicken approved for sale by US regulator

The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs just unveiled its official Five-Year Agricultural Plan, which includes farmed meat for the first time.

The research discusses how innovation in "border and cross-disciplinary technologies," which include farmed meat, should be promoted.

According to GFI APAC, this indicates that Chinese officials feel farmed meat production is in the national interest, making it very probable that the government will increase investment in the sector.&nbsp;

The Chinese government has already taken steps in the direction of lab - grown meat, announcing in June a three-year government-funded initiative named "High-efficiency biological manufacturing technology of artificial meat."

Several alternative protein research teams have received funding from China's National Natural Science Foundation, and the China Meat Food Research Center and Beijing Academy of Food Sciences are working on technologies to 3D print cultured meat. 
 
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Meanwhile, China's Ministry of Science and Technology has developed a programme dubbed "Green Biological Manufacturing" to fund sustainability-focused research initiatives, including a number of plant-based and cultured meat-related ventures.&nbsp;

Many Chinese enterprises are working on cultured meat, in addition to government-funded research initiatives.

HEROTEIN, a Shanghai-based alternative meat company, is collaborating with Mission Barns, a cultivated fat producer based in the United States, to bring hybrid cultivated and plant-based meats to market.

According to research, Chinese customers are significantly more accepting of cultured meat than Western consumers, with a recent survey suggesting that 90% of Chinese consumers would eat it.&nbsp;

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The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs just unveiled its official Five-Year Agricultural Plan, which includes farmed meat for the first time. The research discusses how innovation in "border and cross-disciplinary technologies," which include farmed meat, should be promoted.

The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs just unveiled its official Five-Year Agricultural Plan, which includes farmed meat for the first time. The research discusses how innovation in "border and cross-disciplinary technologies," which include farmed meat, should be promoted. According to GFI APAC, this indicates that Chinese officials feel farmed meat production is in the national interest, making it very probable that the government will increase investment in the sector. The Chinese government has already taken steps in the direction of lab - grown meat, announcing in June a three-year government-funded initiative named "High-efficiency biological manufacturing technology of artificial meat." Several alternative protein research teams have received funding from China's National Natural Science Foundation, and the China Meat Food Research Center and Beijing Academy of Food Sciences are working on technologies to 3D print cultured meat. Watch | Israelis taste the future with lab-grown chicken Meanwhile, China's Ministry of Science and Technology has developed a programme dubbed "Green Biological Manufacturing" to fund sustainability-focused research initiatives, including a number of plant-based and cultured meat-related ventures. Many Chinese enterprises are working on cultured meat, in addition to government-funded research initiatives. HEROTEIN, a Shanghai-based alternative meat company, is collaborating with Mission Barns, a cultivated fat producer based in the United States, to bring hybrid cultivated and plant-based meats to market. According to research, Chinese customers are significantly more accepting of cultured meat than Western consumers, with a recent survey suggesting that 90% of Chinese consumers would eat it. (With inputs from agencies)

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Israel has unveiled world’s largest lab-grown steak that weighs nearly 4oz (110 grams) and is made up of real muscle and fat cells.<o:p></o:p>

Lab grown by Israeli company MeaTech 3D, this steak is composed of real muscle and fat cells which have been derived from tissue samples of a cow. To complete the process, bovine stem cells were added in the 'bio-links' which were then put into a 3D printer to make the final steak. From there, the steak was left to mature in an incubator to mature where the printed stem cells were differentiated into fat and muscle cells that develop into fat and muscle tissue, respectively, to form the steak

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"The breakthrough is the culmination of over one year’s efforts in our cellular biology and high-throughput tissue-engineering processes, as well as our precision bioprinting technology. We believe we have placed ourselves at the forefront of the race to develop high-end, cell-based meat products,"&nbsp;Sharon Fima, CEO at MeaTech, said.<o:p></o:p>

While the Israeli company is trying to bring this process at a point where the price for conventional and cultured meat is the same, experts have said that the steaks might not be out for public soon. The company is planning to first sell cultured fat as an ingredient to be included in other products. A pilot plant is in works for next year.

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"MeaTech intends to continue improving upon its bioprinting and cultivation technologies to produce cultivated meat that better mirrors the key characteristics of farm-raised, premium steak," the company says in a press release.

The company is aiming to develop a perfect replacement of the&nbsp;conventional steak that can maximise 'cell-based content rather than non-meat ingredients'.

"The MeaTech announcement marks an exciting step forward in terms of the complexity and sheer size of a cultivated steak," Seren Kell at the Good&nbsp;Food&nbsp;Institute (GFI) Europe was quoted by the Guardian. "3D printing enables companies to create more sophisticated 'whole cut' products which can authentically recreate the taste, texture and mouthfeel of conventional meat."<o:p></o:p>

Israel has unveiled world’s largest lab-grown steak that weighs nearly 4oz (110 grams) and is made up of real muscle and fat cells. Lab grown by Israeli company MeaTech 3D, this steak is composed of real muscle and fat cells which have been derived from tissue samples of a cow.

Israel has unveiled world’s largest lab-grown steak that weighs nearly 4oz (110 grams) and is made up of real muscle and fat cells. Lab grown by Israeli company MeaTech 3D, this steak is composed of real muscle and fat cells which have been derived from tissue samples of a cow. To complete the process, bovine stem cells were added in the 'bio-links' which were then put into a 3D printer to make the final steak. From there, the steak was left to mature in an incubator to mature where the printed stem cells were differentiated into fat and muscle cells that develop into fat and muscle tissue, respectively, to form the steak Also read | Gamechanger? Scientists reveal cruelty-free 'mushroom leather' "The breakthrough is the culmination of over one year’s efforts in our cellular biology and high-throughput tissue-engineering processes, as well as our precision bioprinting technology. We believe we have placed ourselves at the forefront of the race to develop high-end, cell-based meat products," Sharon Fima, CEO at MeaTech, said. While the Israeli company is trying to bring this process at a point where the price for conventional and cultured meat is the same, experts have said that the steaks might not be out for public soon. The company is planning to first sell cultured fat as an ingredient to be included in other products. A pilot plant is in works for next year. Also read | Killer dish: Chef jailed for serving deadly shepherd's pie "MeaTech intends to continue improving upon its bioprinting and cultivation technologies to produce cultivated meat that better mirrors the key characteristics of farm-raised, premium steak," the company says in a press release. The company is aiming to develop a perfect replacement of the conventional steak that can maximise 'cell-based content rather than non-meat ingredients'. "The MeaTech announcement marks an exciting step forward in terms of the complexity and sheer size of a cultivated steak," Seren Kell at the Good Food Institute (GFI) Europe was quoted by the Guardian. "3D printing enables companies to create more sophisticated 'whole cut' products which can authentically recreate the taste, texture and mouthfeel of conventional meat."

Israeli company reveals world's biggest lab-grown steak

Diners in Israel's central town of Ness Ziona are eating lab-grown "meat" that scientists claim is an environmentally friendly solution to feed the world's rising population.

A restaurant in Tel Aviv sells chicken grown in a lab. This restaurant is a type of SuperMeat testing ground that hosts regular test meals and generates customer feedback while awaiting regulatory approval.

The aptly titled "The Chicken" serves burgers in an unusual setting: across the fine dining room, on the ground floor of a modest building in Ness Ziona, central Israel.

The laboratory, where experts are busy behind big stainless steel vats, can be seen through the restaurant's bay windows in the gloomy light.

“This is the first time in the world that you can taste laboratory-grown meat while observing the production process in front of you,” enthuses Ido Savir, director of SuperMeat. &nbsp;

According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, global meat output is expected to increase by 15% by 2027.

SuperMeat isn't the first company to come up with this idea.

Restaurants in Singapore made history in December when they became the first to sell laboratory-grown chicken.

Singapore is the first country to approve the sale of cultured meat. Demand for sustainable meat alternatives is rising. This is due to growing concerns about the environment &amp; animal welfare. 
 
By 2050, meat consumption is expected to rise by more than 70%, and these meat alternatives will play a critical role in ensuring food security.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Diners in Israel's central town of Ness Ziona are eating lab-grown "meat" that scientists claim is an environmentally friendly solution to feed the world's rising population.

Diners in Israel's central town of Ness Ziona are eating lab-grown "meat" that scientists claim is an environmentally friendly solution to feed the world's rising population. A restaurant in Tel Aviv sells chicken grown in a lab. This restaurant is a type of SuperMeat testing ground that hosts regular test meals and generates customer feedback while awaiting regulatory approval. The aptly titled "The Chicken" serves burgers in an unusual setting: across the fine dining room, on the ground floor of a modest building in Ness Ziona, central Israel. The laboratory, where experts are busy behind big stainless steel vats, can be seen through the restaurant's bay windows in the gloomy light. “This is the first time in the world that you can taste laboratory-grown meat while observing the production process in front of you,” enthuses Ido Savir, director of SuperMeat. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, global meat output is expected to increase by 15% by 2027. SuperMeat isn't the first company to come up with this idea. Restaurants in Singapore made history in December when they became the first to sell laboratory-grown chicken. Singapore is the first country to approve the sale of cultured meat. Demand for sustainable meat alternatives is rising. This is due to growing concerns about the environment & animal welfare. By 2050, meat consumption is expected to rise by more than 70%, and these meat alternatives will play a critical role in ensuring food security. (With inputs from agencies)

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Lab-grown chicken meat will make its debut at a Singapore restaurant in a culinary first this weekend after the company behind the product announced its inaugural sale on Wednesday.

US start-up Eat Just said earlier this month that its product had been approved for sale in the city-state as an ingredient in chicken nuggets after Singapore became the first country to allow meat created without slaughtering any animals to be sold.

Consumption of animals is an environmental threat as cattle produce potent greenhouse gas methane while logging to create pastures destroys natural barriers against climate change. On Wednesday, the company said it had made its first commercial sale of the product to 1880, a restaurant in Robertson Quay, a posh riverside entertainment centre.

Eat Just chief executive Josh Tetrick said the news "moves us closer to a world where the majority of the meat we eat will not require tearing down a single forest, displacing a single animal's habitat or using a single drop of antibiotics".

The company said that the restaurant will start serving it from Saturday. Three cultured chicken dishes will be served, "each bite influenced by a top chicken-producing country in the world: China, Brazil and the United States", the statement added.

"This is a very exciting collaboration for me. I think people are going to love it," said Colin Buchan, the restaurant's executive chef who used to cook for footballer David Beckham. Demand for sustainable meat alternatives is rising due to growing pressure from consumers about the environment and animal welfare, but other products in the market are plant-based.

The company said that meat consumption is projected to increase more than 70 per cent by 2050, and lab-grown alternatives have a role to play in ensuring a secure food supply. There were concerns that lab-grown varieties would be too expensive, but a spokesman for Eat Just said the company had made "considerable progress" in lowering the cost.

Singapore, the high-tech city-state, has become a hub for the development of sustainable foods, with start-ups producing goods ranging from lab-grown "seafood" to dumplings made with tropical fruit instead of pork.

Lab-grown chicken meat will make its debut at a Singapore restaurant in a culinary first this weekend after the company behind the product announced its inaugural sale on Wednesday.

Lab-grown chicken meat will make its debut at a Singapore restaurant in a culinary first this weekend after the company behind the product announced its inaugural sale on Wednesday. US start-up Eat Just said earlier this month that its product had been approved for sale in the city-state as an ingredient in chicken nuggets after Singapore became the first country to allow meat created without slaughtering any animals to be sold. Consumption of animals is an environmental threat as cattle produce potent greenhouse gas methane while logging to create pastures destroys natural barriers against climate change. On Wednesday, the company said it had made its first commercial sale of the product to 1880, a restaurant in Robertson Quay, a posh riverside entertainment centre. Eat Just chief executive Josh Tetrick said the news "moves us closer to a world where the majority of the meat we eat will not require tearing down a single forest, displacing a single animal's habitat or using a single drop of antibiotics". The company said that the restaurant will start serving it from Saturday. Three cultured chicken dishes will be served, "each bite influenced by a top chicken-producing country in the world: China, Brazil and the United States", the statement added. "This is a very exciting collaboration for me. I think people are going to love it," said Colin Buchan, the restaurant's executive chef who used to cook for footballer David Beckham. Demand for sustainable meat alternatives is rising due to growing pressure from consumers about the environment and animal welfare, but other products in the market are plant-based. The company said that meat consumption is projected to increase more than 70 per cent by 2050, and lab-grown alternatives have a role to play in ensuring a secure food supply. There were concerns that lab-grown varieties would be too expensive, but a spokesman for Eat Just said the company had made "considerable progress" in lowering the cost. Singapore, the high-tech city-state, has become a hub for the development of sustainable foods, with start-ups producing goods ranging from lab-grown "seafood" to dumplings made with tropical fruit instead of pork.

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