UK Invests in Lab-Grown Meat Research Amid Challenges
UK Invests in Lab-Grown Meat Research Amid Challenges
UK Invests in Lab-Grown Meat Research Amid Challenges
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The UK government has allocated £1.6 million for research into lab-grown meat products, indicating a potential market expansion within the next few years. Despite technological, financial, and legal challenges, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has initiated a program to ensure the safety and quality of these products, with several applications already submitted for approval. The UK market is attractive due to a large population of vegans and vegetarians, and the environmental benefits of cultivated meat, which requires less land and water. Cultivated meat products have been approved in Singapore and the US, illustrating a growing global trend. These innovations aim to reduce animal cruelty and environmental impact while providing alternative food options.

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