Australian cultivated meat producer Magic Valley has conducted an exclusive tasting of its lamb meatballs and pork dumplings at the Parliament of New South Wales.
Members of Parliament were invited to the Rooftop Garden to sample the cultivated products, with Treasurer Daniel Mookhey and Minister for Innovation Anoulack Chanthivong among the guests.
“It was delicious,” said Alex Greenwich MP, Independent Member for Sydney. “This type of meat is guilt-free: no animal cruelty, no deforestation, and saves water and CO2 emissions.”
“I have no doubt that cultivated meat will change the world,” added event host Emma Hurst MLC, an Animal Justice Party representative. “There is a real economic opportunity for NSW and indeed Australia to become a leader in the production, sale, and export of cellular agriculture and to be part of this worldwide shift in the food system.”
“This isn’t just about food”
The news comes as Magic Valley raises capital to construct its first manufacturing facility in Australia. The company recently received a $100,000 grant from the Federal Government, and is eligible for up to $5 million in funding through the government’s Industry Growth Program (IGP).
Magic Valley previously hosted a tasting of its cultivated pork at John Gorilla Café in Brunswick in April 2024. A variety of attendees from different industries were present, and the product reportedly received a very positive response, with one guest describing it as “indistinguishable” from conventional meat.
“This isn’t just about food – it’s about jobs, technology, and positioning Australia as a leader in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries,” said Magic Valley CEO Paul Bevan. “With support from both government and private investors, we can build advanced facilities, create regional employment, and export high-tech protein to the world.”
