Cultivated Meat and the Future of Food Systems: Promise, Progress, and Challenges

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Authors: Sungmin Kim, Keon‐Ha Park, Seong‐Jae Park, Yun‐Gwi Park, Sung‐Hwan Moon
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Abstract

Cultivated meat represents a substitute for traditional livestock farming through the external cultivation of animal cells. The technology is still in its infancy and requires continued research and development to achieve commercial viability. This analysis offers an overview of cultivated meat's current standing by examining its nutritional value and safety and comparing it with traditional meat options. The study examines both commercial viability and regulatory hurdles for market entry as well as consumer acceptance and psychological obstacles to adoption. The discussion encompasses food safety concerns, production costs, market opportunities, global regulatory approaches, and industry-leading company trends in the cultivated meat field. The analysis presents key technological challenges and solutions while examining changes in consumer mindsets, besides sustainability and ethical issues, which remain crucial yet evolving aspects of cultivated meat development. The expanding global population has led to cultivated meat being recognized as a vital sustainable solution for future food security.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability Agriculture Water and Health

Publication details

Journal / source
Food Science & Nutrition
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
14
Issue
4
Pages
e71725–e71725
Publication date
1 April 2026
Language
EN