Israeli food technology company Steakholder Foods has announced plans to bring its Perfecta plant-based meat range to the US market in the second half of 2026, beginning with a phased rollout in the northeastern United States.
The company, known for developing 3D-printing machinery for alternative protein production, is positioning Perfecta as a premium consumer brand rather than a technology licensing play. The range includes whole-cut formats designed to replicate steak and chicken breast, alongside extruded products such as salmon, white fish, and hamburger patties. A proprietary production process is used to create marbling-like characteristics in the finished products.
Whole cuts as a competitive differentiator
Texture and format have emerged as persistent sticking points for plant-based meat adoption, particularly in the whole-cut segment. A 2025 report from the Good Food Institute found that whole cuts account for a substantial share of conventional meat consumption in the US, yet represented just 1% of plant-based meat retail sales that year.
Steakholder Foods has been developing and selling 3D-printing production systems with proprietary premix blends since its founding in 2019, targeting food manufacturers rather than end consumers. The Perfecta launch represents a shift toward direct consumer market entry.
CEO Arik Kaufman said: “Our planned entry into the US market marks a pivotal step in Steakholder Foods’ path toward commercialization, reflecting both our technological maturity and our readiness to begin engaging with one of the world’s most important markets.”
Retail expansion to follow initial rollout
The company plans to scale distribution beyond the northeastern US as supply chain and logistics capacity develop, with retail expansion and brand-building activity intended to follow the initial phase. No specific retail partners or launch dates have been disclosed.
Financial details and pricing have not been announced.
