The new food

The new food

7/6/2018

link

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/apr/30/lab-grown-meat-how-a-bunch-of-geeks-scared-the-meat-industry

summary

This article delves into the world of lab-grown meat and how it has started to challenge the traditional meat industry. It highlights how a group of scientists and entrepreneurs are working to produce meat without the need for animals, using cellular agriculture techniques. The article explains the reasons behind this endeavor, such as reducing the environmental impact of livestock farming and addressing animal welfare concerns. It also explores the potential benefits and challenges of lab-grown meat, including its scalability and acceptance by consumers. The article concludes by emphasizing the disruptive potential of this technology and how it has sparked the interest and concern of the meat industry.

tags

lab-grown meat ꞏ meat industry ꞏ alternative protein ꞏ food technology ꞏ future of food ꞏ sustainable food ꞏ environmental impact ꞏ food innovation ꞏ cultured meat ꞏ cellular agriculture ꞏ food science ꞏ food production ꞏ agricultural industry ꞏ animal welfare ꞏ sustainable agriculture ꞏ synthetic biology ꞏ biotechnology ꞏ scientific advancements ꞏ ethical eating ꞏ meat consumption ꞏ food sustainability ꞏ climate change ꞏ carbon footprint ꞏ technological disruption ꞏ food security ꞏ animal rights ꞏ innovation ꞏ farming practices ꞏ plant-based diets ꞏ meat alternatives ꞏ food industry ꞏ sustainable solutions