Lawmakers in Hungary voted on 18 November to ban the production and sale of cultivated meat
Valentina Gallani, Health and Nutrition Manager at ProVeg International, said:
“It is, of course, disappointing to hear that Hungary has banned a food technology that has so much promise in terms of feeding Europe and reducing the stress on the environment.
“Cultivated meat can play a big role in moving towards a more sustainable food system, and offers a great protein alternative to animal-based ones.
“Cultivated meat does not eclipse traditional animal farming but offers a complementary way of production that should be promoted and not restricted. We call on Hungarian lawmakers to rethink their stance and allow the transition to more climate-friendly meat production to pick up pace.”
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ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation with the mission to replace 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040. Our vision is a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet.
