Meat Maneuvers The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association asked USDA to opine on whether alternative proteins such as cell-cultured products could be labeled as “meat.” USDA answered in effect, by arguing it lacks the authority on the topic. USDA regulates meat and FDA regulates other food products. The federal government is awaiting the outcome of a public solicitation for comment on the topic. All of this may be for not. Deputy Editor Joe Fassler of the food-focused media outlet called The Counter says their investigation reveals that economically viable cell-cultured or fermented “meats” are much farther down the road than is implied by the emerging sector’s fundraising messages.  German Maneuvers Having...

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