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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Rohit David

Brazil Advances Lab-Grown Meat with Biopsied Cells and 3D Printing Technology – Is Traditional Slaughter Over?

3D-printed meat in Brazil advances with CELLMEAT 3D project using biopsied cells for lab-grown protein, no slaughter needed (Credit: Lukas : Pexels)

Brazil is advancing 3D-printed meat technology, potentially signalling the end for traditional slaughter in some cases. At SENAI CIMATEC in Salvador, the CELLMEAT 3D project biopsies animal cells, cultivates them in labs, and uses 3D printing to form meat products.

Winning the 2025 Finep Northeast Innovation Award, it offers sustainable alternatives with reduced environmental footprint, as of 23 December 2025.

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