{"id":36313,"date":"2026-06-26T17:19:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plnt.nl\/nieuws\/respectfarms-opens-its-first-cultured-meat-farm-in-schipluiden\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T11:35:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:35:07","slug":"respectfarms-opens-its-first-cultured-meat-farm-in-schipluiden","status":"publish","type":"nieuwsberichten","link":"https:\/\/plnt.nl\/en\/news\/respectfarms-opens-its-first-cultured-meat-farm-in-schipluiden\/","title":{"rendered":"RespectFarms Opens Its First Cultured Meat Farm in Schipluiden!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Earlier this month, RespectFarms<\/a> officially opened the world\u2019s first cultured meat farm in Schipluiden. This is a monumental milestone in the transition to a more sustainable food system and living proof of what happens when groundbreaking ideas are given the right conditions to thrive. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Opening <\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The official opening day in Schipluiden drew a full house of guests from all over Europe, including farmers, researchers, policymakers, and members of the media. The opening speeches were followed by a symbolic highlight when the two daughters of dairy farmer Corn\u00e9 van Leeuwen cut the official ribbon. The program also featured presentations by cultured meat pioneer Dr. Mark Post and philosopher Koert van Mensvoort, after which the RespectFarms founding team shared their vision. The afternoon concluded with tours of the facility and ample networking opportunities for attendees. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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About RespectFarms<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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RespectFarms<\/a> is a pioneer in the integration of cultured meat production on farms and acts as a systems integrator that connects agriculture, technology, and biotechnology. The Netherlands-based company collaborates with livestock farmers, scientists, and partners in the food industry to design sustainable, decentralized models for the future of meat production. <\/p>

\u201cConsuming animal products at current levels is not sustainable within the planet\u2019s carrying capacity. So we need to find other ways to meet our dietary needs within the Earth\u2019s capacity, with as little impact as possible on animals, people, and the climate, and with a future for livestock farmers. Et voil\u00e0: the cultured meat farm,\u201d says Ruud Zanders, co-founder of RespectFarms and Kipster.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What is cultured meat?<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Cultured meat is produced by growing animal cells in a controlled environment, rather than raising and slaughtering animals. Small tissue samples, such as muscle cells, are placed in bioreactors with carefully controlled nutrients, oxygen, and temperature, allowing them to grow into real meat. This method aims to produce meat with a significantly lower social and environmental impact by using less land and water and emitting fewer greenhouse gases compared to traditional livestock farming. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"featured_media":36300,"template":"","class_list":["post-36313","nieuwsberichten","type-nieuwsberichten","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nRespectFarms Opens Its First Cultured Meat Farm in Schipluiden! - PLNT<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In early June 2026, RespectFarms invited guests from all over Europe to celebrate a new chapter in agricultural innovation.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/plnt.nl\/en\/news\/respectfarms-opens-its-first-cultured-meat-farm-in-schipluiden\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"RespectFarms Opens Its First Cultured Meat Farm in Schipluiden! 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