# Eco Edible 3D-printed foods come in vegan and eco-friendly forms. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Oct 23, 2018 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/eco-edible ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.2/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Eco Edible trend? **Eco Edible:** The potential within 3D-printing is vast and being unpacked by different industries. The technology is now being adopted into the world of eco-consumption, with brands creating vegan and upcycled 3D-printed foods. ## The consumer insight behind the Eco Edible trend Today's consumers are becoming increasingly aware of factors that concern food production—from a growing population that demands greater output to the need for sustainability and personalization when it comes to diets. As a result, the demand for efficient and eco-conscious food production intensifies. Since technology is thought to deliver viable solutions for world problems, consumers look to the industry to meet their existing and future needs. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 18, 2017 to Oct 11, 2018 - Published: Oct 23, 2018 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Eco Edible trend ### Eco 3D-Printing The trend is now being adopted into the world of eco-consumption, with brands creating vegan and upcycled 3D-printed foods. ### Personalized Food The potential for personalization with 3D printing is being experimented in the food industry. ### Meatless 3D Printing Researchers in Barcelona are developing solutions for creating completely meatless 3D-printed meat. ## What the Eco Edible trend means for industry ### For Food Industry The food industry is adopting the trend of eco 3D-printing and personalized food. ### For Technology Industry Additive manufacturing, bioprinting, and cultured meat techniques are being adapted for use in the food industry. ### For Eco-Consumerism The trend of eco 3D-printing is a response to the growing demand for efficiency and eco-consciousness in food production. ## Workshop question How could your brand incorporate 3D-printing into its production processes? ## Trend signals for Eco Edible Trend score 5.2 out of 10, from popularity 77%, activity 72%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 77% - Activity: 72% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Eco Edible trend 4 featured examples from Apr 18, 2017 to Oct 11, 2018. - [Veggie Burger Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-it): The Chef-It Machine Simultaneously Prints and Cooks Burgers On Demand (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The plant-based 3D printing technology used by Chef-It has the potential to revolutionize the food industry by creating new opportunities for customized and sustainable food produ… - [3D-Printed Plant-Based Steaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-meat): Researchers are Developing Cruelty-Free 3D-Printed Meat (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for food production companies to embrace additive manufacturing technologies to create cruelty-free meat alternatives using plant-based ingredients. - [Upcycled 3D-Printed Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-food1): Elzelinde Van Doleweerd Makes Use of Food Waste for Future Meals (Category: Eco) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Applying 3D-printing technology to revolutionize food production and reduce waste. - [3D-Printed Cauliflower Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-pizza-crust): BeeHex and Cali'Flour Created a 3D-Printed Vegan Pizza Crust (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: 3D food printing opens up new possibilities for food manufacturers to create unique and customizable products like 3D-printed pizza crusts. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - [Compact Electric Family MPVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-family-mpvs) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)