The proverbial elephant in the petri-dish: futures for cellular agriculture science in an uncertain world

Cellular agriculture is rapidly developing as an alternative protein source yet faces political friction. Research that explores novel pathways for the integration of cellular agriculture into conventional production; open and transparent science; as well as the development of lower cost, small and medium scale production systems can steer the industry in more socially desirable directions. Commentary recommending research directions for cellular agriculture that may lead to more socially desirable directions for the industry.