Creating an infrastructure for cultured meat

Publication date: 18/09/2023
Extent: 24 pages

Contributions by: Irfan Tahir, The University of Vermont, USA; Miranda Stahn, Independent Consultant, Canada; N. Stephanie Kawecki, University of California Los Angeles, USA; Vicky Andriessen, Mosa Meat, The Netherlands; Bianca Datta, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA; Dwayne Holmes, Stichting New Harvest, The Netherlands; Lejjy Gafour, CULT Food Science Corp, Canada; and Isha Datar, New Harvest Inc., Canada

Chapter synopsis:

Mass producing animal protein damages global ecosystems. To mitigate the environmental impacts of factory farming, one proposed alternative is producing animal protein using cultured meat technologies. Research in this field is rapidly evolving and requires the concurrent development of an infrastructure system to support it. The current lack of infrastructure critically limits education, resource sharing, and foundational research which are crucial for ongoing innovation and industry growth. Within this work, the authors examine the potential to build a robust infrastructure for the field of cultured meat by creating more opportunities for talent generation, closing the funding gap, promoting cooperation over competition, and mobilizing the ecosystem.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2023.0130.06

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