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
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July 2, 2024
Cardiologist Turned Entrepreneur: Dr. Uma Velati, Founder, CEO of Upside Foods, Makes Meat Healthier to Save Lives - American Kahani
Dr. Uma Velati, a cardiologist turned entrepreneur, founded Upside Foods to make meat healthier. The company hosted a cultivated meat tasting in Miami before Florida's ban. Meanwhile, Hurricane...
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July 1, 2024
'Lab-grown' meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect
Lab-grown meat maker hosts tasting party in Miami before Florida ban takes effect. Hurricane Beryl threatens Southeast Caribbean. Upside Foods showcases cultivated meat. Commonly discussed are the...
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June 30, 2024
AP Business SummaryBrief at 5:22 p.m. EDT
Lab-grown meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban takes effect. U.S. regulators green-light lab-grown chicken. Upside Foods plans cultivated meat tasting days before the ban. The future...
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June 30, 2024
‘Lab-grown’ meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect
Dr. Uma Velati, a cardiologist turned entrepreneur, founded Upside Foods to make meat healthier. The company hosted a cultivated meat tasting in Miami before Florida's ban. Meanwhile, Hurricane...
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June 30, 2024
'Lab-grown' meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect
Florida bans lab-grown meat, but U.S. regulators approve lab-grown chicken. Upside Foods plans cultivated meat tasting days before the ban. The debate over lab-grown meat's future and regulations...
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June 27, 2024
Lab-Grown Chicken Gets Green Light From U.S. Regulators
Lab-grown chicken receives approval from U.S. regulators, marking a significant step in the alternative protein industry. Upside Foods plans cultivated meat tasting events before a Florida ban...
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