Although many consumers are choosing to explore plant-based diets, for many people it isn't about their dislike for the taste of meat but the ethical and environmental ramifications of the industry as a whole—these flexitarians may be the perfect people to enjoy lab-grown meat.
As some kinds of meat are more controversial than others, these kinds are being ethically created in the form of products like lab-grown foie gras and kangaroo meat. These products are being developed by researchers to be not just eco-friendly and cruelty-free but in some cases, also more nutritious.
While cultured meat is now beginning to be introduced to retail stores and high-end restaurants, there are also products being created to disrupt the pet food industry from innovators like Bond Pet Foods and Wild Earth.
12 Lab-Grown Meat Innovations
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Sustainably Reimagined Fast Food
IKEA's SPACE10 Lab Developed "Fast Food of the Future" Concepts
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High-End Cultured Meats
Mosa Meat Aims to Disrupt the Meat Market Through High-End Establishments
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Lab-Grown Kangaroo Meats
VOW's Cultured Kangaroo Meat is Made with Real Animal Cells
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Cubed Meat Packaging Concepts
Path Designed Packaging Concepts for Lab-Grown Meat Cubes
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Lab-Grown Salmon Meats
Wild Type Recently Debuted Its First Pound of Lab-Grown Fish
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Lab-Grown Foie Gras
The Cultured Meat Company IntegriCulture Inc Has Developed Lab-Grown Foie Gras
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Sustainable Lab-Grown Poultry
The Memphis Meats Lab-Grown Chicken was Unveiled in Two Dishes
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Cultured Meat Patties
JUST Meat's Cultured Meat Products Introduce a Sustainable Solution
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Lab-Grown Pet Meals
Bond Pets is Exploring the Future of Cultured, Cruelty-Free Meat for Pets
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Lab-Grown Fish Meats
Finless Foods is Making Cultured Meats from Fish Stem Cells
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Cultured Meat-Free Dog Treats
Wild Earth's Protein Dog Treats are Made with Ancient Koji
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Cell-Grown Steaks
Aleph Farms' Steak Replicates the Shape, Texture and Flavor of Beef Cuts
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Paper-Based Tray Packaging
Verday Vegan Meats are Packed in Shallow Food Trays Made for Recycling
Vegan Sorghum-Based Steaks
Fujiya Has a New Plant-Based Meat Line Made from Sorghum Called Nikugoe
Tech-Fueled Alt Meats
Motif FoodWorks' Innovations Mimic Taste and Texture of Animal Meat
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Heart-Healthy Meatless Steaks
Beyond Steak is Now Certified by the Heart-Check Program
Mycelium-Based Fish-Free Caviar
Optimized Foods MycoCarrier™ Uses Mycelium for High-Value Fare
Vegan Charcuterie Kits
C’est Lä Vé's Variety Charcuterie Packs Share Snackable Samples
Lab-Made Milk Proteins
DairyX is Revolutionizing Dairy-Free Cheese in the Lab
Meatless Filled Pastas
Meatless Farm is Introducing the UK to Plant-Based Meat-Filled Pastas
Clean-Label Vegan Sausages
Beyond Meat Has Introduced a New 'Beyond Sun Sausage' Product
Alternative Egg Protein Partnerships
The Every Co. Partnered to Replace Eggs in Alternative Meats
Meat Alternative Egg Bites
Veggies Made Great's Frittata Bites Now Include Beyond Meat® Options
Cell-Based Chocolates
California Cultured is Developing Next-Gen Ethical, Sustainable Chocolate
Meatless Mushroom Steaks
OmniFoods' Lion's Mane Mushroom Steak Pushes Plant-Based Boundaries
Pre-Seasoned Plant-Based Meats
Impossible Meal Makers Have 19-Grams of Protein Per Serving
Authentic Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
Savor-Lyfe CI from Lalleman Bio-Ingredients is Versatile
Innovative Plant-Based Proteins
Liven Proteins Aims to Revolutionize Plant-Based Foods
Collaborative Plant-Based Nuggets
McDonald's France McPlant Nuggets Were Created with Beyond Meat
Plant-Based Grilled Meats
Kraft Heinz Launches Plant-Based Hot Dogs and Sausages with NotCo
Vegan Food Branding Updates
Impossible Foods Gets a New Image by the Team at JKR
Seaweed-Based Caviar
GreenCoLab Makes a Caviar Alternative from Microalgae
Plant-Based 3D-Printed Meat
Forma Foods Offers an Innovative Alternative to Meat Production
Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls
This Impossible Foods Foodservice Concept is at XMarket in Chicago
Duck-Inspired Plant-Based Meats
Planted Plant-Based Hoisin Duck is the First of its Kind
Plant-Based Cheese Innovations
NewMoo Closely Mimics Traditional Dairy Cheese with Its Line-Up
Cultivated Meat Tasting Menus
Hue Restaurant Made Dishes with Vital Meat Cultivated Chicken Powder
Plant-Based Raw Seafoods
Green Surf Future Fish Comes in Three Varieties
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Vegan Foie Gras
This Plant-Based Foie Gras is Meat-Free and Guilt-Free
Cultivated Protein Dog Treats
Dr. Clauder’s Trainee Snack is Made with FeedKindPet Vegan Protein
Indulgent Plant-Based Patties
Impossible Foods' Indulgent Burger Patties are Bold and Gourmet
Upcycled Meat Alternatives
Migros Crafts Alt Meat from Spent Brewer’s Grain
Plant-Based Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum's Reformulated Kits Meet the Demands for Healthier Food
3D-Printed Eel Alternatives
Steakholder Foods Makes Plant-Based, Competitively Priced Printed Eel
Kid-Friendly Plant-Based Foods
These Impossible Foods Products are Protein-Packed and Meat-Free
Plant-Based Chicken Alternatives
Recreate Foods Makes Nuggets, Filets & More for Foodservice
Versatile Meat Alternatives
These Better Balance Meat Alternatives Come in Five Varieties
Plant-Based Sausage Links
Beyond Meat Launches a Line of New Plant-Based Sausage Links
Cultivated Pork Filets
The MyriaMeat Cultivated Pork Filet is Made with 100% Pig Cells
Cell-Based Meat Manufacturing Solutions
The CytoNest CytoSurge 3D Fiber Scaffold is Edible
Regenerative Meat Burgers
Hopdoddy Burger Bar is Now Using Regenerative Meat from Force of Nature
Vegan-Friendly Rib-Inspired Meats
MorningStar Farms Riblets Will Come in Two Tasty Flavors
Dairy-Identical Cheeses
Nobell Foods Approaches Alt-Cheese Differently with "Plant-Grown Protein"
Plant-Based Meat Products
The Tofoo Co Teams Up with Temple of Seitan on New Plant-Based Products
Premium Alt Proteins
Abbot's Makes Plant-Rich Proteins Like Ground "Beef" & Fajita Chick'n
Blended Meat Brands
Paul's Table Blends Plant-Based Meat & Animal Components
Superior AI-Crafted Soybeans
The PlantEat Used Ai to Develop the New Hayoung Soybeans
Fermented Plant-Based Steaks
The Planted.steak is Inspired by a Beef Fillet Steak
Emissions-Minded Food Campaigns
This Meatless Farm Campaign Boasts Reduced Emissions
Mycelium-Based Meatless Products
Meati Foods Uses AI to Fuel Its Research
Plant-Powered Tuna Salads
John West's Plant-Based Salads Feature a Tuna-Style Protein Alternative
Private Label Flexitarian Foods
The Waitrose PlantLiving Products Come in 12 Varieties
Animal-Like Fibre-Spun Meats
Project Eaden Proclaims to Have the Most Animal-Like Alt. Meats
Aromatic Plant-Based Sausages
The Latest 'Beyond Sausage' Products Are Delicious and Nutritious
Cell-Cultured Sausage Investments
Clever Carnivore Raised $7 Million to Invest in Cultivated Pork
Microwavable Alt Meats
The Plant-Based High-Protein Simulate Chicken Breast is Ready in 60 Seconds
Artisan-Style Plant-Based Meats
Planteneers is Showcasing a Broad Range of Plant-Based Meats
AI-Powered Pet Meals
PawCo is Revolutionizing the Pet Food Industry with AI-Powered Dog Food
Plant-Powered Foie Gras
Prime Roots is Meeting the Demand for Alternatives to Foie Gras
One-Ingredient Plant-Based Meats
TerraMeat Plant-Based Chick’n Comes in a Powdered Form
Influencer-Led Livestock Campaigns
Jaxon and Lachlan Fairbairn Partner with Australian Good Meat
Plant-Based Protein Projects
Protein Industries Canada Enhances the Canadian Food Industry
Chef-Approved Plant-Based Meats
These Redefine Meat Products are Arriving in the European Market
Free-From Vegan Beef Products
endori Vegan Beef Has a Familiar Taste and Texture
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Meals
The Merchant Gourmet Meals in Minutes Range Has Three Products
Seitan-Based Vegan Steaks
This Plant-Based Steak is Crafted With Low-Fat Wheat Gluten
Meat-Free Deli Proteins
Quorn Launches the New Meat-Free Deli Products with Enhanced Flavors
Cultivated Meat Pop-Ups
UPSIDE Foods' Freedom of Food Shares a Taste of Cultivated Meat
Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts
Leyu Li Presents Broccopork, Mushchicken, and Peaf Hybrids
Whole-Cut Vegan Chicken Breasts
TiNDLE TrueCut Technology Delivers Unrivaled Taste and Texture
Semi-Finished Plant-Based Beef Products
These BENEO Beef Alternatives Come in Two Varieties
Ready-to-Eat Vegan Meals
These Jar-Borne Warm Meals Are Nutritious and Deliciously Meat-Free
Animal-Free Mozzarella Pizzas
New Culture is Debuting Its Product on Pizzas at Pizzeria Mozza
Texturized Chickpea Protein Burgers
These Vegan Burgers Are Made With a Unique Source Ingredient
Alt Seafood Scallops
AQUA Cultured Foods & Ginkgo are Advancing Fish-Free Seafood Production
Cultivated Ice Age Meatballs
Vow's Mammoth Meatballs Show the Potential of Cultivated Meat
Cultivated Canned Pet Foods
Omni & Meatly Developed Pet Food Made with Cultivated Chicken Protein
Plant-Powered Delicacies
"Voie Gras" is Made with Soy, Miso Paste and Truffle
Meatless Pork Belly Protein
Lypid Unveils the World's First Plant-Based Pork Belly in the U.S.
Mushroom-Based Meatless Steaks
Green Rebel Foods' Beefless Steak is Made with Shiitake Mushrooms
Cultivated Quail Meats
Vow's Cultivated Quail is Grown without Animal-Derived Serum
Cultivated Chicken Breakfast Sandwiches
UPSIDE Foods Unveiled Its Next Generation of Products
Plant-Based Vegan Ribs
Juicy Marbles Debuts the Baby Ribs Vegan Meat Product Made From Soy Protein
Plant-Based Meat-Like Extrudates
Planteneers 'fiildTex' is Protein-Rich and Versatile
Protein-Rich Plant-Based Meatballs
Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Meatballs Have 21-Grams of Protein
Plant-Derived Smash Burgers
This Delicious Smash Burger is Crafted From Peas and Fava Beans
Vegan Mushroom Jerkys
Functional Mushroom Company 'Meati' Debuted a New Jerky Snack
Savory Veggie Croquettes
Desserts Inspired HappyVore's Multi-Sensory Croq’Coulis
Meat-Based Rice Variants
A Team of Researchers Develop a Protein Hybrid Rice in Korea
Premium Vegan Ribeyes
Mooji Presents Its Premium Vegan Ribeye, Emphasizing Texture and Taste
APAC-Focused Protein Alternatives
Kinoko-Tech and Metaphor Foods Debut Sustainable Protein Options
Alt Protein Dog Meals
Planet A's High-Protein Food for Dogs Blends Plant & Insect Ingredients
Faux Meat Chicken Sandwiches
Plnt Burger's Crispy Chik’n Sandwich Features a Meati Crispy Cutlet
Meat-Free Prague Butcher Shops
The Bezmasna Plant-Based Butcher Shop is the First in Prague
Flexitarian-Friendly Entrées
Daring Foods' Vegetarian Frozen Entrées Make Alt Chicken Approachable
Vegan Holiday Feast Meals
Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill Have New Holiday Feast Meals
Plant-Based Beef Patties
This Launches the New Plant-Based Beef Burgers with High Protein
Circularly Grown Mushroom Croquettes
GRO Makes Nourishing Bites with Oyster Mushrooms
Meat-Free Protein Pots
Squeaky Bean's New Protein Pots Contain Tasty Duck and Beef Alternatives
Single-Ingredient Plant-Based Meats
Koji Chunks Will Be Made with a Fungi Base from Nosh.bio
Vegetarian School Lunch Menus
Revolution Foods Emphasizes Health-Conscious Eating in Schools
Lentil-Infused Mushroom Sausages
These Plant-Based Sausages Offer a High-Protein Grilling Solution
Cultivated Cat Treats
Marina Cat Makes Cat Treats with Cell-Cultivated Fish
Hybrid Meat Hospital Meals
Quorn Will Supply mycoprotein to UK Hospitals for Hybrid Meat Products
Alt Meat Minces
MATR Fungi Mince's Texture & Nutritional Profile Rivals Beef
Soy Protein Luncheon Meats
This Vegan Luncheon Meat Alternative is Free Of Animal Products
Cell-Cultured Chicken Dishes
Bar Crenn Serves Upside Foods' Cultivated Chicken with Edible Flowers
Sustainable Meat Preservatives
Corbion Debuts a New Sustainable Meat Antioxidant for Preservation
Cultivated Beef Tastings
Mosa Meat Hosted a First-of-Its-Kind Tasting in the EU
Limited-Edition Meatless Sandwiches
PLNT Burger's Chik’n Parm Promotes Sustainable Choices
Lamb-Inspired Meat Alternatives
PLNT Plant-Based Lamb Strips Pair Well with Indian Curry
Bio-Printed Fish Fillets
Steakholder Foods 3D Bio-Printed the World's First Cultivated Fish Fillet
Protein-Packed Meatless Nuggets
Tyson Foods Has Launched Its First Line Of Plant-Based Nuggets
Cultivated Fish Sticks
BLUU Seafood Makes Fish Fingers from Trout Cells
Cost-Conscious Jackfruit Products
Biff's Creates Competitively Priced Alternatives to Alt Meat
Veggie-Forward Deli Slices
Plant Provisions' Plant-Based Meats are Free from Soy or Gluten Fillers
Cell-Cultured Unagi Eels
Forsea Foods Ltd. Unveils the First Cell-Cultured Eel for Asian Chefs
Juicy Plant-Powered Steaks
Chunk Foods Makes Whole-Cut Alt Meats with Fermentation
Planet-Friendly Dog Foods
THE PACK's Wet Dog Food Nourishes with Plant-Based Proteins
Cultivated Caviar Pearls
CellMEAT's Cell-Based Caviar is a Sustainably, Less Fishy Alternative
Plant-Powered Wet Dog Foods
Omni's Wet Food for Dogs is Juicy, Fibrous and Meat-Like
Family-Inspired Plant-Based Meals
These Pollen + Grace Meals Have Familiar Flavors in New Ways
Romantic Meat-Free Meal Kits
Grubby x Redefine Meat Valentine’s Steak Recipe Kit is Available Now
Competitively Priced Plant-Based Meats
These vEEF Products are Priced the Same or Less Than Meat
Vegan-Friendly Restaurant Chain Menus
Spice Grill Flame is Introducing Two New Categories
Premium Alt Steaks
Protein-Packed Redefine Flank Steak Seamlessly Replaces Animal Meat
Kelp-Based Vegan Meatballs
"Seaweedish Meatballs" are Plant-Based, Gluten-Free & Nutritious
Allergen-Free Alt Meats
Novameat Makes Plant-Based Whole Cuts Without Gluten or Soy
Meat-Free Pepperoni Products
Before the Butcher Plant-Based Pepperoni is Made with Pea Protein
Vegan Product-Promoting Supermarket Campaigns
Lidl Equalizes Prices for Vegan & Non-Vegan Products
Naturally Smoked Plant-Based Sausages
Vegami's Plant-Based Salami Celebrates Simple Veggies
Korean Plant-Based Proteins
UNLIMEAT's K-Vegan Products are Launched at The GIANT Company
Plant-Powered Kibbles
Wild Earth's Fungi-Based Food Avoids Allergens & Animal-Based Ingredients
Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Meals
Beyond Meals from Beyond Meat Prioritize Plant-Based Convenience
Vegan Tuna Prototypes
Loryma Debuts a Vegan Fish Prototype Created from Plant-Based Ingredients
Bean-Based Meatloaves
GREENFORCE's Vegan Meatloaf is Made with Pea & Field Bean Protein
Plant-Based Quail Eggs
Yo Egg Created a Mini Size Egg for a Custom Dish at VKX2023
Meaty Plant-Based Ribs
Juicy Marbles Created the World's First Plant-Based Ribs with Edible Bones
Classic Recipe Plant-Based Meats
These New Me-at Products Come in Three Varieties
Meat-Free Retailer Expansions
Continente is Adding a Range of Meat and Cheese Alternatives