A federal judge permits part of Upside Foods' lawsuit against Florida's ban on lab-grown meat to proceed.

A federal judge in Florida has allowed part of a lawsuit challenging the state's ban on "lab-grown" meat to proceed, despite dismissing other parts. Filed by Upside Foods, the lawsuit argues that the ban gives an unfair advantage to local farmers over out-of-state competitors. Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi have banned the sale of lab-grown meat, despite federal approval. Upside Foods claims their product is a more ethical and sustainable alternative to traditional meat.