Campbell’s has publicly denied that its soups contain any form of 3D-printed meat after leaked audio surfaced, allegedly indicating otherwise. The incident began when a recording reportedly captured Martin Bally, Campbell’s vice president of information technology, claiming during a conversation that the company’s meat "came from a 3D printer."
In response to the backlash, Campbell’s issued a statement clarifying their use of chicken, asserting that their ingredients do not include lab-grown, bioengineered, or 3D-printed meat. They emphasized that their chicken is sourced from "reputable" suppliers in the U.S. that comply with USDA standards.
The audio recording was part of a lawsuit filed against Campbell’s by a former employee, revealing Bally’s comments not only about the food but also containing offensive remarks. In the recording, BSTaly reportedly expressed disdain for the idea of consuming 3D-printed chicken, stating, “I don’t want to eat a fucking piece of chicken that came from a 3D printer, do you?"
While 3D-printed chicken is a concept explored in the food industry, such as KFC’s collaboration to develop lab-grown chicken nuggets, Campbell’s has placed Bally on leave while they look into the matter, reiterating that the comments made were from someone not involved in food production.
For more details, see Campbell’s official statement here.