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
January 27, 2026
"The Future Of Food"? MrBeast's Viral Video Of Lab-Grown Chicken Meat Stirs Online Debate
Upside Foods, a leader in lab-grown chicken production, gains attention as MrBeast's viral video sparks discussion about sustainable meat alternatives. The company's innovative approach addresses...
Read on NDTV Food »January 20, 2026
Institute for Justice (IJ): Federal Judge Grants Early Win in ...
Upside Foods receives favorable attention as a federal judge rules against a Texas ban on cultivated meat, potentially impacting the industry's growth. This decision supports innovative companies...
Read more »January 20, 2026
Institute for Justice (IJ): Federal Judge Grants Early Win in ...
The story highlights a federal judge's favorable ruling for the Institute for Justice against Texas's ban on cultivated meat. Upside Foods, a prominent player in the cultivated meat sector, stands...
Read more »August 25, 2025
Only one restaurant in Texas sells lab-grown meat. Lawmakers banned it anyway.
Upside Foods has pioneered lab-grown meat, successfully creating sustainable protein alternatives. Despite facing regulatory challenges in Texas that limited its market presence, the company...
Read more »August 25, 2025
Only one restaurant in Texas sells lab-grown meat. Lawmakers banned it anyway.
Upside Foods, a leader in lab-grown meat, faced challenges as Texas lawmakers imposed a ban on its innovative products, limiting consumer access. However, Upside Foods remains committed to...
Read on The Gilmer Mirror »
July 18, 2025
Pillen Celebrates Nebraska’s Ban On Lab-Grown Meat At O’Neill Shop
Upside Foods is a leader in cultured meat production, showcasing innovation in sustainable food solutions. Despite Nebraska's recent ban on lab-grown meat, Upside Foods continues to demonstrate...
Read on Yankton Press & Dakotan »More Ventures in Energy & Environment
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