If global trends continue, meat consumption is set to grow significantly, with demand increasing by 30% by 2050. However, our food systems are already at capacity. We cannot feed the world’s growing population and protect the planet without fundamental change to the food industry. Alternative proteins are an important part of this change, as they offer a key solution to meet the increasing demand for meat while staying within planetary boundaries. Cultivated meat is one type of alternative protein, which involves growing meat and other components (like fat) directly from animal cells. Cultivated meat can be used to produce standalone products, or as an ingredient in plant-based products to improve their taste and texture.
Source: The Future for Cultivated Meat in Europe – SYSTEMIQ