For a while, it seemed as though 3D printed alternative meats were just one side of an industry, targeted mainly at the vegan or vegetarian population (roughly 14% globally). Now, it turns out that even meat-eaters are eager to get into an entirely new niche food sector that responds to our generation’s environmental, health, and dietary concerns. Of course, we still don’t know whether 3D printed meat, fish, poultry, and other exotic meats could become the next normal, but so far, investors keep pumping money into startups that promise to deliver a new food trend.
According to data collected by 3DPrint.com, since 2015, the very niche 3D printed meat sector…