Singapore approves sale of lab-grown chicken meat

Summary

Singapore has approved the sale of lab-grown chicken meat by the start-up Eat Just, making it the world's first regulatory approval for 'clean meat' that doesn't involve animal slaughter. The chicken, grown from animal muscle cells, will initially be sold as nuggets and costs $50 per nugget, but prices are expected to drop.

Highlights

World's First Regulatory Approval for 'Clean Meat'00:00:17

Eat Just claims this is the world's first regulatory approval for 'clean meat', which means it's produced without the slaughtering of animals. Initially, the lab-grown chicken will be sold as nuggets.

Initial Price and Future Outlook00:00:34

The initial cost for a lab-grown chicken nugget is estimated at $50. However, CEO Josh Tetrick anticipates that the price will decrease to match premium chicken prices once it's launched in a Singaporean restaurant.

Rise of Meat Alternatives00:00:48

This development marks another step in the growing trend of meat alternatives, following the popularity of plant-based options from companies like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods. This demand is driven by concerns for health, animal welfare, and the environment.

Lab-Grown Chicken Approved in Singapore00:00:08

Singapore has become the first country to approve the sale of lab-grown chicken meat. This meat, developed by the start-up Eat Just, is grown from animal muscle cells in a laboratory.