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Diners Enjoy World’s First Restaurant Meal Made From Lab-Grown Meat

By: Daniel Bennett
Originally Published in  Science Focus

Singapore's 1880 restaurant serves the first-ever cultured chicken meal, marking a significant step toward sustainable and ethical meat consumption.

The article "Diners Enjoy World’s First Restaurant Meal Made From Lab-Grown Meat" from BBC Science Focus details a historic event where Singapore's 1880 restaurant served cultured chicken developed by Eat Just. This milestone in the food industry showcased a sustainable alternative to traditional meat, aiming to reduce environmental impact and animal slaughter.
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