# 3D-Printed Shrimps Steakholder Foods' Proprietary DropJet Prints Fish & Seafood By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-01-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-shrimp References: [placera.se](https://www.placera.se/placera/pressmeddelanden/2024/01/22/steakholder-foods-steakholder-foods-adds-plant-based-shrimps-to-expanding-range-of-3d-printed-seafood-and-analogues.html) & [steakholderfoods](https://steakholderfoods.com/)  [Steakholder Foods'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-morsels) proprietary DropJet printer was designed for fish and seafood printing, and the newest innovation from the leader in cultivated meat and 3D bioprinting technology is 3D-printed shrimp. To work with the 3D printer, Steakholder Foods' food technology team developed shrimp-flavored ink to create the first [plant-based, 3D-printed shrimps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-shrimp), which are said to authentically replicate the taste and texture of conventional shrimp from the sea. Before this announcement, Steakholder Foods announced a 3D-printed eel alternative. "By unveiling a second new species of [plant-based, 3D-printed seafood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-fish-product) this month, we expect to position Steakholder Foods to sell and deliver its first DropJet printer in 2024," said Arik Kaufman, CEO of Steakholder Foods. This addition to the company's portfolio of printed seafood products is poised to expand the global seafood market, and all the while, preserve sea life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Seafood:** The innovation of 3D-printed shrimp and eel alternatives showcases a growing trend towards plant-based seafood products. - **Cultivated Meat:** Steakholder Foods' 3D bioprinting technology demonstrates the emerging trend of cultivated meat, offering a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional animal products. - **Food Printing:** The development of Steakholder Foods' proprietary DropJet printer highlights the rising trend of 3D food printing and its potential for revolutionizing the food industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Technology:** The advancements in 3D-printed seafood and cultivated meat present disruptive innovation opportunities within the food technology industry. - **Seafood Market:** The introduction of plant-based seafood alternatives has the potential to disrupt and expand the global seafood market. - **3D Printing:** The application of 3D printing technology in food production opens up new possibilities for innovation in the 3D printing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bio-Printed Fish Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-fish-fillet.md) - [3D-Printed Eel Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-eel.md) - [3D-Printed Salmon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-alternatives.md) - [Cultivated Beef Morsels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-morsels.md) - [Cell-Cultured Shrimp Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellmeat.md) - [Printed Cultivated Meat Steaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-steak.md) - [Plant-Based Crispy Fried Shrimps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-shrimp.md) - [Plant-Based 3D-Printed Meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forma-foods.md) - [Plant-Based Shrimp Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beleaf-plant-based-shrimp.md)