Cultivated meat in pet food: Closer to consumer acceptance?

Cultivated meat faces obstacles like scalability and high costs, but pet food may provide a path to success, particularly in terms of consumer acceptance. “Within the next five years, we expect cultivated meat production to be integrated directly into the operations of leading pet food manufacturers, driving their commercial success and supporting consistent quality, greater supply resilience and more sustainable nutrition for pets worldwide.” That’s the outlook from two executives at BeneMeat, a cultivated meat producer that launched a dog treat in Europe in September 2025 to test consumer reception.