From Chickpeas to Courtrooms: The Legal Identity of Plant-Based Meats

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From Chickpeas to Courtrooms: The Legal Identity of Plant-Based Meats
Jul 17, 2025

Welcome back to Womble Perspectives. Today, we’re diving into the increasingly complex world of food labeling—specifically, how nontraditional meat products are navigating a growing regulatory maze.

As plant-based and cultivated meats gain popularity, lawmakers and regulators are stepping in to ensure consumers aren’t misled. But what does that mean for the words we use—like “beef,” “chicken,” or even “bacon”?

Read the full article: An Increasing Regulatory Maze for Nontraditional Meat Products

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L. Christine Lawson