Lab-grown meat was supposed to save the world. What happened? (www.theguardian.com)

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We were promised a panacea for the climate crisis and a way to save our food system. So why is nobody firing up the chicken vats? I went to find out

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[-] Delphia@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

The common (I believe) misconception with lab grown meat is that you are going to find it in the supermarket first.

The exact moment that Sysco or another mass producer of frozen restaurant supply food can save 1c per chicken nugget by switching to partially or entirely going lab grown they will. If McDonalds can save 5c per burger thats $125 million per year saved. Organisations that can truly leverage the economy of scale.

[-] Bluescluestoothpaste@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

Sure but i guess once mcdonald gets it they'll be in the supermarket within months.

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