02 Aug 2024 --- As cultivated foods gain acceptance in some regions and pushback in others, France-based Gourmey has filed for approval to sell its cultivated foie gras in five key markets — Singapore, the US, UK, Switzerland and the EU. Its flagship cultivated duck product targets foie gras enthusiasts, chefs and restaurants worldwide. While conventional foie gras is part of France’s cultural heritage, its contentious production method — force-feeding ducks to increase fat deposits in their liver — concerns many consumers for animal welfare and health reasons.
