In the News: Are 3D-Printed Foods Ready for the Mass Market?

by | Jun 19, 2024

Innovation in the food industry is advancing at an incredible pace, and 3D-printed foods seem to be having a breakthrough year as the first 3D-printed products hit retail shelves.

Pete Hatfield, Director at 4C Associates has been featured in an article from The Grocer article, “Labs to supermarkets: How 3D-printed foods are getting ready for retail”, sharing his thoughts on how cost and speed are prohibitive factors for the broader application of 3C-printed foods.

Click here to view the full article: Are 3D-printed foods ready for the mass market? | Analysis & Features | The Grocer

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