Believer Meats secures USDA approval for cultivated chicken and North Carolina facility

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Believer Meats secures USDA approval for cultivated chicken and North Carolina facility

Rafaela Sousa

5 November 2025

Believer Meats secures USDA approval for cultivated chicken and North Carolina facility

Believer Meats has received approval from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its product label and large-scale production facility in North Carolina.

This is a milestone that clears the way for the company to begin commercial production and sales of its cultivated chicken in the US, as well as exports to international markets.

The company said it is the first large-scale cultivated meat facility to receive USDA approval, following earlier clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

“With both FDA and USDA regulatory milestones behind us, we’re one step closer to bringing cultivated meat to consumers worldwide at scale, helping build a more secure global food system,” Believer Meats said in a LinkedIn post.

Earlier this year, Believer Meats received a green light from the US FDA, confirming the safety of its cell-based chicken and paving the way for future market entry in the US.

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