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Approval and Introduction: The UK has become the first European country to approve lab-grown meat, beginning with pet food. The Animal and Plant Health Agency and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have given the green light to Meatly’s cultivated chicken product.
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Environmental Impact: The pet food industry has a significant climate impact, comparable to that of the Philippines. Lab-grown pet food aims to reduce this environmental footprint.
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Consumer Acceptance: Research from the University of Winchester indicates that 50% of pet owners would consider feeding their pets lab-grown meat, and 32% would eat it themselves. The Meatly product, a cultivated chicken pate, is created by growing cells from a chicken egg in a lab.
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