The achievement could boost the likelihood of producing cultivated pork at scale to complement conventional pork production.
“We do not see ourselves as competitors to the meat industry but as partners. The industry has established sales structures, expertise, and political networks, which are valuable for the introduction of cultured meat,” CEO Florian Hüttner told vegconomist. “Our goal is to create an environmentally friendly, cruelty-free, and resource-efficient alternative to real pork and other types of meat. Cultured meat not only addresses ethical and ecological concerns but also reduces the risk of disease transmission, all without genetic manipulation,” Hüttner added.