For some time now, attempts have been made to cultivate meat in the laboratory in order to offer a solution to the problems prevalent in the meat industry. Various start-ups are working on this, attempting to produce pork, beef and poultry synthetically. But Finless Foods is working to provide fish lovers with an alternative, and hopes that financial support will bring it one step closer to the goal of launching the product.
Eat Just, Oatly and More Visit Washington DC to Promote Better Funding for Alt Protein
On Tuesday, a “first of its kind” all-star delegation, featuring representatives from Eat Just, Finless Foods, Impossible Foods, Next Gen Foods and Oatly, assembled in Washington, DC to advocate for increased government funding and updated regulation of alternative proteins. The invite-only “Future of Food” event, which also included representatives from the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) and The Good Food Institute (GFI), met with policymakers, regulators and media to discuss America’s leadership in building a more sustainable food system. Among the policies discussed, industry leaders recommended the US government prioritize the following actions: Invest in the future of food through research, development and consumer education. Create a market and regulatory ecosystem that allows for innovation and maintains US competitiveness. Prioritize good jobs and workforce development throughout …