2023, Volume 26, Paper 6
ISSN: 2209-6612

The potential for cultured meat: a structured literature review of key value chain factors and recent developments in Singapore, India, and Australia

Aditya Baxi – Postgraduate student, Centre for Global Food and Resources, University of Adelaide

Abstract

The share of animal protein in consumer diets has increased in developing countries due to growing affordability and remains high in developed economies. The subsequent pressure on supply has encouraged research into producing meat under controlled laboratory conditions. Much of the justification for this trend is that it would lead to fewer externalities arising from the traditional livestock production system. Currently, though, well-funded research by an increasing number of companies across the world has yet to place a commercially viable product on supermarket shelves. Parallel research on consumer acceptability covers aspects of sustainability and enhanced nutrition, whilst also highlighting limitations to its reception. Available analysis details the heterogeneity in consumer perceptions and the subsequent challenges to successful acceptance. Establishing the value chain for cultured meat is a collaborative effort by multiple actors, subject to a country’s development status. The aim of this paper is to review important factors relating to the market development for cultured meats through a discussion of challenges and opportunities for growth and the presentation of case studies of developments in three different countries.

Key words: cultured meats, sustainable animal protein, consumer perceptions, India, Australia

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