Tufts University researchers are studying how the shift to cellular agriculture could impact farmers, meatpacking workers, and communities in the conventional beef industry. The project aims to understand potential disruptions and opportunities, focusing on regions with significant beef production. Researchers will conduct interviews and surveys to gauge attitudes across the livestock industry, considering marginalized groups and systemic inequities. They will use Social Life Cycle Assessment to evaluate working conditions, business viability, and livelihoods throughout the supply chain. The goal is to guide solutions that minimize negative impacts while maximizing benefits of cultivated meat, ensuring a just transition that supports sustainability and social equity in the food system.
Tufts University researchers investigate how a shift to cellular agriculture could affect farmers, meatpacking workers, and communities
ByGrégory Maubon
Jan 20, 2025
By Grégory Maubon
Leading Innovation ++ on the Field ++ with a Purpose => I used AI in cultivated meat industry to optimize bioreactor design and to dramatically improve the efficiency and quality of production. I developed high quality 3D imagery process in a biotechnological startup to disrupt the drug discovery methods.