Britain has given its approval for the sale of lab-grown meat for pet food, making it the first European nation to do so. This decision, prompted by the country’s split from the EU, presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs in the biotech industry. The approval was granted to a British company called Meatly, which produces meat from chicken cells for pet food. The product will undergo feeding trials in August. The global market for pet food is expected to grow by 5% this year to reach $151 billion. Advocates of alternative meat believe that Britain’s departure from the EU has allowed it to be more innovative in this area.
