The new facility, which the company says is the world’s largest for cultivated meat production, will allow Believer Meats to operate as a fully commercial entity. The Believer Meats facility will operate as a USDA-registered site, meaning a USDA inspector will always be present, just as in conventional meat production. Believer Meats' new facility in Wilson, N.C.Believer Meats recently completed the first part of its regulatory requirements, receiving a No Questions Letter from the FDA confirming that its cultivation process, ingredients, and final product raise no safety concerns. “This letter is a major milestone, especially since there’s no formal guidance for cultivated meat companies,” said Hudson. The NCBiotech grant has helped support Believer Meats’ collaboration with North Carolina State University, including the university’s Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein.