The development of cultivated meats, including seafood, holds the promise of providing an alternative to industrial animal farming. This editorial by Camilla Björkbom, Political Adviser at Eurogroup for Animals, (A European umbrella organisation for animal protection NGOs) explores the role of cultivated meats in the sustainable European food system envisioned in the European Commission’s Farm to Fork strategy. Can cellular agriculture be part of a new, environmentally friendly food system? What role can cell-based meat play in the fight against antimicrobial resistance?