GOOD Meat, the cultivated meat division of Eat Just, has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to sell its cultivated chicken in interstate commerce. This marks a significant milestone for the cultivated meat industry and the global food industry. The approval comes after the company received a “no questions” letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier this year, confirming the safety of its cultivated chicken. GOOD Meat previously obtained regulatory approvals for its chicken in Singapore and has been serving it at various establishments. The USDA’s approval includes a grant of inspection for GOOD Meat’s demonstration plant in California, and the company has started production for its first batch of cultivated chicken. Renowned chef José Andrés will be among the first to serve GOOD Meat’s cultivated chicken at one of his restaurants in Washington, D.C. This development highlights the progress made in alternative protein production and its potential to create a safer and more sustainable food system.
