Believer Meats secures USDA approval, paving the way for global cultivated chicken exports

It’s been quite the week for the future of protein – from landmark regulatory milestones to out-of-this-world innovation.

We start with a major step forward for cell-cultivated meat, as one company receives the all-clear to begin large-scale production and sales in the USA. Could this be the signal the sector’s been waiting for?

Meanwhile, another player has literally set its sights on the stars, partnering with the space industry to test how its novel protein performs beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

Back on the ground, a new multibillion-euro fund aims to supercharge Europe’s most promising scale-ups – a welcome boost for food tech ventures hungry for growth.

In nutrition science, a fresh review has sparked debate by suggesting that some ultra-processed plant foods may actually outperform unprocessed animal products on key health markers. Food for thought, indeed.

And from Oxford, new research paints a striking picture of how shifting to plant-based diets could reshape global farming – and save nearly a trillion dollars a year.

Finally, consolidation continues in the cultivated meat space, with two innovators joining forces to accelerate the rollout of next-generation red meat worldwide..

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