One of the world’s biggest makers of canned tuna, Thai Union Group Plc (TU), has set up an innovation centre with more than 100 scientists and engineers working to develop various forms of faux meat and seafood. It is also partnering with several companies through a venture fund, which could lead to the production of lab-grown seafood.
The future of cultured meat between sustainability expectations and socio-economic challenges
The world-intensive livestock farming is currently under pressure because of its environmental, human health, and animal welfare impacts. Scientists, policymakers, and investors envisage alternative production systems and more sustainable diets, replacing meat...