Food

3D printing is often associated with plastics and metals, but today we’re looking at something quite different: food. 3D printers are capable of creating pastries, chocolates or even meals. These devices offer great freedom and creativity in the kitchen, and…

3D printing can be used to overcome some of the key challenges facing the food industry. For example, specific shapes, flavors and consistencies can create special foods for children or people with swallowing problems, or to achieve an individual nutrient…

Our western eating habits, with meat and fish regularly on our plates, have far-reaching ecological consequences. Monocultures, overfishing and factory farming are just some of them. To counteract this, we have seen some innovative approaches in the last decade, such…

3D printed food is nothing new. Several companies, like Steakholder Foods and Forma Foods, have 3D printed meat and fish alternatives. Others have 3D printed chocolate and reconstituted fruits and vegetables. An international team of researchers at the University of…

We’ve already touched on the concept of 3D-printed meat through various pioneering companies in the sector, such as Redefine Meat and Steakholder Foods. Today, we turn our attention to start-up Forma Foods, which uses 3D printing to create plant-based alternatives…

Consuming fish, whether sourced through fishing or aquaculture, comes with environmental drawbacks. However, it doesn’t look like fish are leaving our diets anytime soon. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 140 million tons of fish…

Agriculture is constantly evolving. Throughout history, the sector has taken advantage of technological advances that have mainly increased productivity and improved food quality. However, agriculture is facing new challenges, such as climate change and strong demand for products. This is…

Food 3D printing is an emerging technology that uses 3D printers to create customized, nutritious and creative foods. It offers advantages such as reduced food waste, sustainability and the ability to create food for specific dietary needs. However, it also…

In 2023, the average European consumed 64.2 kg of meat. Despite a five-year decline reported by Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft, meat consumption remains disproportionately high amidst pressing environmental concerns, with beef farming notably contributing to climate change. This sustained demand drives minimal…

It is finally the weekend, which means it is once again time to share with you some of the exciting tidbit of 3D printing news from the week! First, take a bite out of the news that Steakholder Foods will…

In recent years, 3D printing has been taking the food industry by storm. From the release of Cocoa Press’s highly-anticipated chocolate 3D printer to the continued industrialization of food 3D printing with companies like Revo Foods and Steakholder Foods, using…

Love is not just in the air, now it is now coming to your plate! The Barilla brand BluRhapsody has launched two new 3D printed pasta formats on the market just in time for Valentine’s Day. CUPID and LOVE ME…