California Factory Producing 50,000 Lbs of Lab Grown Meat Per Year

“It’s not science fiction. It’s reality today.”

A new facility in the Bay Area is producing lab grown meat on a massive scale, capable of producing an astonishing 400,000 pounds a year, the San Francisco Chronicle reports — though for now, production is capped at a still-impressive 50,000 pounds per year.

The factory covers 53,000 square feet and is run by food tech company Upside Foods, a Berkeley spin-off.

The lab grown meat industry is only getting started, with new facilities opening up around the world. The benefits are tangible: ending our reliance on raising livestock could have significant effects on greenhouse gas emissions — while still allowing us to enjoy a juicy burger.