DeSantis' Ban on Cultivated Meat: Food Freedom Battered in the State of Florida
Governor DeSantis bans cultivated meat in Florida, sparking backlash from UPSIDE Foods and The Good Food Institute. Despite the ban, UPSIDE Foods plans to advocate for cultivated meat expansion. Attendees praise taste.
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In Florida, Governor DeSantis has imposed a ban on cultivated meat, leading to backlash from tech company UPSIDE Foods and the non-profit organization The Good Food Institute. The ban, set to take effect on July 1st, prohibits the sale and manufacture of cultivated meat, which DeSantis refers to as "fake meat". UPSIDE Foods organized an event in Wynwood to showcase cultivated chicken filets before the ban, emphasizing the importance of food freedom and consumer choice. The company's representatives criticized the ban as shortsighted and uninformed, highlighting the benefits of cultivated meat in terms of taste, environmental impact, and animal welfare. Despite the ban, UPSIDE Foods plans to continue advocating for cultivated meat and expanding their product line to include beef. The event attendees praised the taste of cultivated chicken, likening it to traditional chicken and expressing support for the innovation despite concerns about its production method. The controversy surrounding the ban reflects a broader debate on food regulations and personal choice in Florida.
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