Investments in cell-grown meat development grew sixfold in 2020. There are about 70 cell-based meat startups around the world today, up from just four in 2015.
CEO Brian Nicole says Chipotle’s commitment to simple food created from just 51 ingredients will not feature alternative proteins they consider too processed for its customers.
The projected demand of meatless meat in the future and the potential of billions of dollars has attracted some big investors like ADM, Cargill and Tyson Foods.