The world faces critical food shortages in the near future as demand for meet is expected to increase by more than two-thirds, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Cultured Beef represents the crucial first step in finding a sustainable alternative to meat production. This technology has been pioneered by Dr. Mark Post of Maastricht University. The world’s first cultured beef burger was cooked and tasted in London as proof of concept that this revolution in food science is possible.