Most of the meat meant for human consumption in 2040 will not come from slaughtered animals, according to a report that predicts 60% will be either grown in vats or replaced by plant-based products that look and taste like meat.

The AT Kearney report does predict that the majority of meat in 2040 will not come from slaughtered animals.

The AT Kearney report does predict that the majority of meat in 2040 will not come from slaughtered animals.The AT Kearney had conducted interviews with the industry experts and predicted that 60 per cent of meat will not come from dead animals, corresponding with concerns about the environmental impact and ethical considerations around meat production. Figure 9 in the report shows that experts estimate 35 percent of meat will be vat-grown (cultured meat) and 25 percent will be made from plant-based products by 2040.

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