The $11m state of fake meats

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Lab-grown meat got banned in Florida, and other states like Alabama, Arizona and Tennessee are almost there too. Amidst the national backlash though, there are still plant-based meat companies that are securing large funding. Enter Tender, a startup that has a fast food chain contract and over $11m in funding. So what does the future of plant-based and lab-grown food look like and can it be commercially profitable in the US? Plus: Tesla’s mezcal sells out and McDonad’s is done with the AI drive-thru.

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