Stakeholder Foods Launches 3D-Printed Meat in Northeastern US
Stakeholder Foods introduced its Perfecta brand of 3D-printed plant-based meats to retailers in the northeastern United States, starting with independent stores in Maine.
Israeli company Stakeholder Foods launched its Perfecta brand of 3D-printed plant-based meats in the northeastern United States on September 3, 2026. This represents the company's first commercial placement on U.S. store shelves. The initial rollout is focused on independent grocery stores and co-ops in Maine, with plans to expand into larger retailers by the end of the year.
The product line includes plant-based marbled steak, chicken breast, and white fish patties, with filet mignon and salmon patties planned for future release. The company uses food-printing technology to layer plant-based ingredients and cultivated cells, replicating the fibrous textures and marbling of conventional meat to improve the eating experience.
Because the products use plant cells rather than cultured animal cells, they do not fall under the current labeling regulations enforced by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service. Consequently, Perfecta packaging identifies the products as premium plant-based meat without explicitly stating they are 3D-printed or made with cultured cells.
Chief Executive Arik Kaufman stated that the company intends to grow its retail footprint and distribution network as consumer demand for this generation of plant-based products increases.
