# Printable Cuisine New technologies make 3D-printed foods increasingly accessible. By [Ady Floyd](https://www.trendhunter.com/AdyFloyd), Futurist, VP Innovation Strategy | Published Nov 17, 2016 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/printable-cuisine ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.8/10 - Evidence articles: 10 ## What is the Printable Cuisine trend? **Printable Cuisine:** The convergence between technology and experimental cuisine has led to fast-evolving revolution in the food world due to increasingly accessible 3D-printing. As once seemingly futuristic concepts continue to be realized, accessible products are now available for use by professionals and consumers alike. This shift demonstrates that despite widely reported apprehension, consumers are beginning to embrace a technological future of food both in and out of the home. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 10 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 10, 2016 to Mar 17, 2018 - Published: Nov 17, 2016 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [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, Africa ## Themes within the Printable Cuisine trend ### Increased accessibility of 3D-printing 3D-printing technology is becoming more accessible to both professionals and consumers, allowing for fast-evolving revolution in the food world. ### Customization and personalization 3D-printed food allows for custom designs and flavors, creating unique and personalized food experiences. ### Digitization of food Companies are exploring the digital creation and manipulation of food, offering a new avenue for creative and technological innovation in the food industry. ## What the Printable Cuisine trend means for industry ### For Food technology As 3D-printed food becomes more accessible, the food technology industry has an opportunity to lead in innovation and creativity. ### For Hospitality The hospitality industry can use 3D-printed food to offer unique and personalized experiences that can set them apart from competitors. ### For Design and architecture Design and architecture professionals can collaborate with food companies to create innovative and visually stunning 3D-printed food products and experiences. ## Workshop question What are three ways your brand could be leveraging 3D printing technology to deliver a never-before-seen product. ## Trend signals for Printable Cuisine Trend score 5.8 out of 10, from popularity 87%, activity 79%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 87% - Activity: 79% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Printable Cuisine trend 10 featured examples from Mar 10, 2016 to Mar 17, 2018. - [Sculptural Chocolate Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xoco): The 'XOCO' 3D Printer Uses Chocolate as Ink (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food and beverage industry can explore the use of 3D food printers, such as the XOCO, to cater to customization and artistic food presentation trends. - [Edible Printed Sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-sushi): Open Meals Shared Pixelated 3D-Printed Sushi Rolls at SXSW (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food technology industry will see a significant shift towards 3D printing and digitization of food, creating opportunities for companies like Open Meals to lead innovation. - [Revolutionary Food Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-printers): This 3D Food Printer Will Come With Companion Software (Category: Tech) Implication: Potential for disruptive innovation in the food industry by leveraging 3D food printing technology to create unique culinary experiences and new business models. - [3D-Printed Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaped-pizza): Beehex 3D Makes Uniquely Shaped Pizzas with Additive Manufacturing (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food and beverage industry can incorporate customizable 3D-printed pizzas to offer personalized and rapid food production to customers. - [3D Printing Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-ink): Food Ink is Now Launching Its First Restaurant in London, UK (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The culinary industry can explore the use of 3D printing technology to create unique and customizable dishes for customers. - [3D Printed Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-3d-printers): These Dairy 3D Printers Create Real Milk-Based Products More Sustainably (Category: Eco) Implication: Incorporating 3D printing technology into food manufacturing to create more customized products with higher efficiency and reduced waste. - [3D-Printed Neon Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-cake): Budmen Industries’ Techno Test Kitchen Makes 'Neon Nom Noms' (Category: Art & Design) Implication: 3D-printed food brings about a new era for food innovation and holds potential for food manufacturers and restaurants to cater to a growing interest in unique food experiences. - [Shapely 3D-Printed Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-pasta): Barilla and Desall are Exploring How Geometry Impacts Flavor and Texture (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food manufacturing industry can benefit from 3D printing technology to create new and exciting products. - [3D Printing Culinary Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3ds-culinary-lab): The 3DS Culinary Lab in La is an Office and Educational Hub (Category: Tech) Implication: The food and beverage industry can explore the use of 3D printing technology to innovate and create unique culinary experiences. - [3D-Printed Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-popsicle): Pixsweet Helps Consumers Create Their Own 3D Popsicle Designs (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Food and beverage manufacturers can introduce 3D printing technology to create unique and customizable food products like Pixsweet's 3D-printed popsicles ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - 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