This document discusses in vitro meat (IVM), also known as cultured meat. It provides:
1) An overview of the history and driving forces behind IVM, including early scientific experiments, nonprofit research efforts, and social and economic motivations.
2) Scenarios for how IVM could develop in the future depending on variations in research & development efforts and social acceptance levels. These scenarios range from IVM becoming a niche product to replacing conventional meat industry.
3) A discussion of uncertainties and wildcards that could impact IVM prospects, like disease outbreaks, and implications for agriculture exporters, importers, and environmental impacts.
4) A prospective timeline showing how the technology, social