IntegriCulture, a Japanese start-up, has raised $7 million to develop its cell-growing platform and commercialize lab-grown foie gras. Foie gras is a natural fit for a cellular meat company. It is normally made from the livers of ducks or geese that are force fed, which raises concerns about animal welfare. It’s also often served as a pâté, meaning it has a simple structure.The French start-up Gourmey raised $10 million last year to scale up production of its own lab-grown foie gras.
Test-tube meat could be the sustainable and ethical way forward
Lab-grown meat Since the unveiling of a laboratory-produced meatball in 2016, UPSIDE Foods created the world’s first lab-grown chicken filet and duck à l'orange. Roughly 45-50% of the world’s land surface area...