The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is hosting a two-day public meeting about cell-cultured protein. According to NCBA President Kevin Kester, the organization isn’t against this lab-grown meat, but he wants to make sure they abide by the same rules the cattle industry has to. While it will be “several years” before cell-based products are on the market, Kester says they’re preparing for the future now. He talks about the importance  of clarity when labeling cell-based products to avoid the same problems those in the milk/nut milk industry have faced.

<p>The National Cattlemen&rsquo;s Beef Association is hosting a two-day public meeting about cell-cultured protein. According to NCBA President Kevin Kester, the organization isn&rsquo;t against this lab-grown meat, but he wants to make sure they abide by the same rules the cattle industry has to. While it will be &ldquo;several years&rdquo; before cell-based products are on the market, Kester says they&rsquo;re preparing for the future now. He talks about the importance&nbsp; of clarity when labeling cell-based products to avoid the same problems those in the milk/nut milk industry have faced.</p>

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