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Singapore went big on the meat alternatives sector with generous funding for research and commercialization as it looked to boost food security.
Meat and dairy currently account for around one-seventh of global greenhouse gas output, U.N. estimates.
Some Singaporean food-tech ventures are hoping innovations in cell culturing and microbial fermentation could be about to turn things around.
Recent progress cannot mask the troubles that weigh on the alternative proteins industry, however.
Asia-Pacific investments for plant-based proteins and cultured meat rose 85% to $204 million in 2024 .
Singapore fares well as a testbed but lags as a final market with under six million residents.
Singapore 's success in the space will continue to hinge on its role as innovation partner and matchmaker.
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