Florida bans lab-grown meat
Florida has enacted laws prohibiting and penalizing the manufacturing and distribution of cell-cultivated meat, which is produced from animal cells within a controlled facility, statewide. This legislation aligns with similar measures in three other states -Alabama, Arizona, and Tennessee -that aim to halt the commercialization of lab-grown meat. Beef production dominates Florida's agricultural landscape, with the state ranking ninth in beef cattle production in 2024, boasting a population of 862,000. Nearly half of Florida's agricultural land is allocated to cattle farming. The beef cattle industry, including sales of cattle and breeding stock, contributes significantly to the state's economy, generating over $900 million annually, as reported by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
