Quotes from Vegconomist, February 16, 2024
A bill that bans the production, sale, or distribution of meat grown in labs has been approved by the Alabama Senate. The bill, introduced by Senator Jack Williams, labels such activities as Class C felonies. The bill faced no resistance in the Senate and is now moving to the House for further review.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the sale of cell-based chicken in the country last year, creating a historic opportunity for leading companies in the sector, UPSIDE Foods and GOOD Meat.
Both companies started to offer their cultured chicken products to customers: UPSIDE in San Francisco and GOOD Meat in Washington, D.C. However, they have both stopped serving for now to focus on improving their production efficiency.
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