No Ocean, No Problem: 3D-Printed Salmon Debuts in Supermarkets

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In a world where technology is reshaping our everyday lives, it’s now heading into territories we once thought were exclusive to nature. The food industry is undergoing a revolution, and at the forefront is the 3D-printed vegan salmon by a company called Revo Foods. Are you ready to taste the future?

A New Fish in the Freezer

Austrian shoppers are now finding a unique fish in their grocer’s freezer, one that has never swam in any water. By 2025, U.S. consumers will have their chance to taste it too.

3D-Printed Vegan Delight The First of Its Kind

Revo Foods, a food tech start-up, takes credit for introducing the first-ever 3D-printed vegan food to supermarkets. This fungi-based fillet is inspired by salmon.

Lab-Grown Chicken

Before this vegan salmon, there was a lab-grown, man-made chicken breast that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared safe for human consumption.

Introducing ‘THE FILET’ A Sustainable Alternative

Dubbed ‘THE FILET,’ this vegan salmon offers high protein, is rich in vitamins, and full of omega-3 fatty acids, similar to the real thing.

A Sustainable Choice

Revo Foods claims that their 3D-printed salmon uses between 77 to 86 percent less carbon dioxide and 95 percent less freshwater compared to conventional wild-caught salmon.

A Creative Food Revolution

Revo Foods believes that with industrial-scale 3D food printing, they are ushering in a creative food revolution where food is tailored to customer wants and needs.

Crafting the 3D-Printed Salmon

To create their vegan salmon, Revo Foods collaborated with start-up Mycorena. Together, they engineered a mycoprotein from fungi suitable for 3D printing.

The Rise of 3D-Printed Foods

Researchers have managed to 3D-print a variety of food products, from laser-cooked cheesecake to lab-grown meat, aiming for more sustainable food production.

Overfishing Concerns

Overfishing and harmful trawling techniques have depleted 34 percent of global fish stocks, making sustainable alternatives like Revo’s vegan salmon even more important.

Carbon Emissions from Food Production

Global food production accounts for about a quarter of carbon emissions, with livestock and fish farms being two significant contributors.

Authentic Taste is Key

Revo Foods believes that the success of ‘THE FILLET’ lies in recreating an authentic taste that appeals to the flexitarian market.

Coming Soon to American Shelves

Revo Foods plans to introduce their products in the U.S. by 2025, with limited products possibly available through their webshop as early as 2024.

Will Pescatarians and Flexitarians Bite?

The company’s impact on overfishing might depend on whether consumers can develop a taste for a manufactured fungus designed to taste slightly fishy.

A Sustainable Future

Revo Foods aims to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional salmon, reducing the environmental impact and addressing overfishing concerns.

What’s Next for Food Tech?

With the introduction of 3D-printed vegan salmon, one can only wonder what other food innovations are on the horizon, pushing the boundaries of what we know and eat. Will you try it?

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