Developing a way to produce real meat from animal cells, without the need to feed, breed, and slaughter actual animals.
- World’s first cultured beef meatball in 2016
- World’s first cultured chicken & duck in 2017
- Largest Series B funding round to date in the category in 2020
Press Mentions

October 10, 2024
SCOPE & POTENTIAL OF LAB-GROWN MEAT OR CULTURED OR SYNTHETHETIC MEAT
Upside Foods is making waves in the food industry by successfully producing lab-grown meat, marking a significant milestone in sustainable food production. This innovative company is celebrated for...
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September 22, 2024
Two firms say lab-grown chicken meat gets final approval - American Health Channel
Upside Foods celebrates a groundbreaking achievement as it receives final approval for its lab-grown chicken meat. This milestone marks a significant advancement in sustainable food production,...
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September 21, 2024
Our Taste for Flesh Has Exhausted the Earth
Are we ready for the future of meat?
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August 30, 2024
Cultivated meat startup Upside Foods initiates a fresh round of layoffs
Upside Foods, a pioneering cultivated meat startup, recently announced a new round of layoffs. Despite this challenge, the company remains a leader in sustainable food innovation, celebrating its...
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August 13, 2024
‘Lab-grown’ meat maker files lawsuit against Florida ban
A lab-grown meat company has filed a lawsuit against Florida's ban on its products, arguing that the legislation is unconstitutional and hinders innovation. The company seeks to challenge the...
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August 2, 2024
Lab-Grown Meat Innovator Throws Miami Tasting Event Amid Florida's New Ban - S.W. Florida Daily News
A lab-grown meat innovator hosted a tasting event in Miami despite Florida's new ban on such products. The event aimed to promote awareness and acceptance of lab-grown meat, highlighting its...
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