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Australia approves cultured meat as local start-up Vow prepares restaurant debut

Food Standards Australia New Zealand has approved cell-cultured quail by Sydney-based start-up Vow. Marketed under the Forged brand, the product is set to launch in restaurants, marking a regulatory milestone for the alternative protein sector.

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