# Lab-Produced Chicken Nuggets KFC Partnered with 3D Bioprinting Solutions on Synthetic Chicken By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-07-20 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-bioprinting-solutions References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/kfc-bioprinted-chicken-nuggets-192145210.html) & [global.kfc](https://global.kfc.com/press-release/meat-of-the-future-kfc-and-3d-bioprinting-solutions-to-use-a-bioprinter-to-produce-kfc-nuggets) [KFC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-chicken-nuggets) recently entered into a partnership with 3D Bioprinting Solutions, a company based out of Moscow, to create a [lab-grown chicken nugget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forma-foods). 3D Bioprinting Solutions developed technology to use chicken cells and plant material to replicate chicken. The technology can produce a product that has the same taste and texture of chicken. KFC indicates that the lab-grown chicken could be implemented at [QSR locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krystal-chicken-nuggets) beginning in fall 2020, where the product will be tested in Moscow. KFC states that producing lab-grown chicken is more environmentally friendly, as it requires less farm and also reduces greenhouse emissions. Additionally, many consumers may be partial toward purchasing lab-grown meat products, as it provides a more ethical option that doesn't rely on animal farming. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lab-grown Meat:** Creating sustainable, ethical and environmentally friendly meat products through biotechnology. - **3D Bioprinting:** Advancing bioprinting technology for commercial use in food and medicine industries. - **Alternative Protein Sources:** Innovating and exploring alternative protein sources to address environmental and health concerns. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Embracing new technologies for sustainable and ethical production of popular menu items. - **Biotechnology:** Developing innovative approaches to produce food and medicine through 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering. - **Agriculture and Livestock:** Exploring alternate methods of producing meat and dairy products that reduces land-use and greenhouse emissions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Signature Spice QSR Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-chicken-nuggets.md) - [AI-Generated Chicken Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notchicken.md) - [Mycoprotein Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoprotein-plantbased-burger.md) - [Crispy Kentucky Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-chicken-nuggets-1.md) - [Frozen Plant-Based Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-meat-chicken.md) - [Lab-Grown Pet Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chick-bites.md) - [Lab-Grown Chicken Satays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-meat-1.md) - [Protein-Packed Meatless Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-nugget.md) - [Plant-Based Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-chicken-nuggets.md)