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Iconic Wintzell’s Oyster House Reinvents Southern Seafood with Plant-Based Offerings from Mind Blown

Wintzell’s Oyster House, a Southern seafood institution founded over 85 years ago, has introduced plant-based seafood options in partnership with Mind Blown Plant Based Seafood Co. Its Montgomery, Alabama, location now offers a range of plant-based alternatives, including oysters, shrimp, and crab cakes, available as part of its regular menu. Wintzell’s has built a reputation over the years with its “Fried, Stewed, and Nude” oysters, and the decision to introduce plant-based options is a response to changing customer preferences for more sustainable dining choices. “At Wintzell’s, we take pride in tradition, but we also recognize the importance of offering innovative and sustainable choices for our customers. Partnering with Mind Blown™ allows us to expand our menu while staying true to our commitment to serving the …

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Alabama has become the second state in the USA to prohibit the sale and production of cultivated meat.

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Cultivated, Cell-Cultured & Biotechnology

Alabama Becomes 2nd State to Ban Cultivated Meat, Restricting Sustainable Options for Millions

Following Florida’s recent ban, Alabama has become the second state in the USA to prohibit the sale and production of cultivated meat. This technology grows meat directly from cells without raising and slaughtering animals. Alabama’s Governor Kay Ivey signed the SB23 bill into law on Wednesday, making it enforceable as a class C misdemeanor. Those found guilty can face a maximum jail sentence of three months and a fine of $500. Jack Williams, vice chair of the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee, sponsored and proposed the bill, carried in the House by State Representative Danny Crawford (R-Athens).  Senator Williams emphasized that Alabamians want transparency in their food, describing lab-grown meat as cells with chemicals that are not proven safe to eat. He added that Alabama aims …

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Alabama Senate Approves Bill to Prohibit Cell-Cultured Meat Production and Sales

The Alabama Senate has passed a bill prohibiting the sale of lab-grown meat within the state. Senate Bill 23, spearheaded by Senator Jack Williams, categorizes the manufacturing, sale, or distribution of cultivated meat as a Class C felony. The bill saw no opposition in the Senate and is now advancing to the House for further deliberation. This legislative action comes following FDA approval of cultivated chicken sales in the US last year, marking a pivotal moment for leading lab-grown meat companies UPSIDE Foods and GOOD Meat. Both companies began serving their cell-cultivated chicken to consumers: UPSIDE in San Francisco and GOOD Meat in Washington, D.C. However, they’ve both now concluded service to focus on increasing production efficiency.  Opposition to ‘artificial’ foods Senator Williams articulated his …

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