Cultured Meat Market Gains Scale with Meatly's £10.4 Million Investment in 20,000-Liter Facility

Market Size and Growth 2026

The global Cultured Meat market reached an estimated US$ 487.6 million in 2025 and is expected to reach US$ 2.96 billion by 2035, growing with a CAGR of 19.8% during the forecast period 2026-2035.

The cultured meat market is moving toward larger-scale commercial production as Meatly secured £10.4 million in Series A funding in May 2026 to develop a 20,000-liter bioreactor facility in London, described by the company as Europe's largest cultivated meat facility. The funding from Oyster Bay Venture Capital, Clean Growth Fund and JamJar Investments is intended to support commercial-scale production, with product releases expected from 2027. The project highlights increasing industry focus on production economics, bioreactor capacity and repeatable manufacturing rather than laboratory-scale development.

The expansion creates opportunities across cultivated meat production, food biotechnology and enabling technologies. Meatly, UPSIDE Foods, GOOD Meat, Aleph Farms, Believer Meats and Mosa Meat are among companies developing commercial cultivated meat platforms across poultry, beef and other species. Growth opportunities include food-grade bioreactors, cell culture media, cell-line development, process automation, contract manufacturing and partnerships with foodservice and pet-food companies. Companies able to demonstrate lower production costs, reliable output and regulatory readiness are positioned to expand commercial applications.

According to DataM Intelligence, the global cultured meat market was valued at US$487.6 million in 2025 and is projected to reach US$2.96 billion by 2035, registering a 19.8% CAGR during 2026-2035. DataM Intelligence identifies poultry as the dominating source segment and highlights a transition toward scalable manufacturing, animal-component-free media, food-grade bioreactors and automated process control.

Asia-Pacific currently represents the largest and fastest-growing regional market, supported by early commercialization pathways in Singapore, expanding activity in Australia, and research and investment across China, Japan and South Korea. Poultry remains the leading source, while hybrid and structured products are gaining faster traction because they can reduce production costs and improve taste and texture. Foodservice is also emerging as the primary launch channel as producers initially target controlled premium applications before broader retail expansion.

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Key Developments 2025-2026:

United States: Recent Industry Developments
✅ In June 2026, UPSIDE Foods submitted a US$50 million stalking-horse bid for Believer Meats' cultivated meat production facility in North Carolina. The proposed acquisition covered the large-scale plant and production equipment, giving UPSIDE a potential route to expand cultivated chicken manufacturing capacity. The bid was subsequently withdrawn in August after the sale process did not produce a qualifying competing bid.

✅ In June 2026, Wildtype began serving cultivated salmon at Barmini in Washington, D.C. The restaurant launch provided another U.S. foodservice application for Wildtype's cultivated salmon following its regulatory clearance. The company has been expanding its restaurant presence as it develops commercial applications for cultivated seafood.

✅ In June 2026, Wildtype launched a crowdfunding campaign to support direct-to-consumer cultivated salmon products. The company planned to use the campaign to begin shipping cultivated salmon lox to U.S. consumers while also developing a salmon-derived skincare product. The move extends cultivated seafood beyond restaurant partnerships toward consumer-facing channels.

Japan: Recent Industry Developments
✅ In September 2026, research from Tokyo Women's Medical University highlighted tissue-engineering technologies for cultivated meat production. The study examined approaches including cell sheets, thermoresponsive culture systems and muscle-tissue engineering relevant to cellular agriculture. The research reflects continued Japanese development of technologies for producing structured cultivated meat.

✅ In August 2026, researchers from Japanese institutions published research on engineering high-lipid Wagyu cultivated fat. The work involved researchers associated with Morinaga Milk Industry, Nissin Foods Holdings and TOPPAN Holdings and focused on producing cultivated bovine fat with enhanced nutritional and sensory characteristics. The research targets improvements in flavor, texture and functionality for future cultivated-meat products.

✅ In June 2026, Japan released draft safety guidelines for foods produced using cell-culturing technology. The framework addresses areas including cell sourcing, manufacturing controls, quality management, allergens and nutritional considerations. The guidelines represent a significant step toward establishing a clearer regulatory pathway for cultivated meat and seafood in Japan.

✅ In June 2026, Japan announced a draft public-private investment roadmap targeting approximately ¥9.7 trillion in food-tech investment through fiscal 2040. The broader strategy covers four food-technology areas and forms part of Japan's industrial policy for strategic technology sectors. Cultivated food development is being considered within Japan's wider cellular-agriculture and food-technology ecosystem.

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List of Key Players 2026:

=> UPSIDE Foods, GOOD Meat, Aleph Farms, Believer Meats, Mosa Meat, Vow, Wildtype, BlueNalu, Finless Foods, Meatable, Ivy Farm Technologies, SuperMeat, Shiok Meats, Mission Barns, Mewery, Uncommon, Steakholder Foods, CellX, Joes Future Food, BioTech Foods.

Growth Forecast Projection 2026:

The Global Cultured Meat Market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate during the forecast period, between 2026 and 2033. In 2025, the market is growing at a steady rate, and with the rising adoption of strategies by key players, the market is expected to rise over the projected horizon.

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The global Cultured Meat Market research report is developed using a comprehensive combination of primary and secondary data sources. The study evaluates a wide range of industry-influencing factors, including government regulations, evolving market dynamics, competitive intensity, and historical performance trends. It also analyzes technological advancements, emerging innovations, and developments across related industries. In addition, the report assesses market volatility, growth opportunities, potential barriers, and key challenges that could impact the future expansion of the Cultured Meat ecosystem.

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Major Focused Key Segmentations 2026:

➥ By Source: Poultry, Beef, Pork, Seafood, Other Species

➥ By Product Type: Nuggets & Patties, Meatballs & Sausages, Whole-Cut Products, Hybrid Products, Pet Food Ingredients, Others

➥ By Production Technology: Scaffold-Based Culture, Suspension Culture, 3D Bioprinting, Microcarrier-Based Culture, Others

➥ By Cell Type: Stem Cells, Satellite Cells, Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells, Other Cell Lines

➥ By Form: Minced & Ground, Structured & Whole-Cut, Ingredients & Blends

➥ By Application: Foodservice, Retail Packaged Foods, Industrial Food Processing, Pet Food, Research & Development

➥ By End User: Restaurants & Hotels, Food Manufacturers, Retail Consumers, Pet Food Companies, Research Institutes

➥ By Distribution Channel: Direct Sales, Foodservice Distributors, Retail Stores, Online Channels, Others

➥ By Region: North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa - Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis

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FAQ

Q1: What is the current size of the Cultured Meat Market?

A: The Cultured Meat Market was valued at US$ 487.6 million in 2025 and is forecasted to hit US$ 2.96 billion by 2035

Q2: How rapidly will the Market expanding?

A: The Cultured Meat market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 19.8% between 2026 and 2035.

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