SteakholderFoods Ltd. (Nasdaq: STKH), a global leader in 3D-printing technology forproduction of whole cuts of plant-based meat, today announced that it ispreparing to launch PerfectaTM Premium Plant-Based Meat in theU.S. market in the second half of 2026, under the slogan “Plant-Based Meat,Perfected!” Perfecta will be positioned as a next-generation, plant-basedprotein platform, expanding across multiple protein analog categories anddesigned to address the primary barriers limiting plant-based categoryexpansion, namely taste, texture, and the experience of eating a whole cut ofmeat.
Perfecta’s key differentiation includes:
- Whole-cut plant-based formats replicating steak and chicken breast-style products;
- Texture created to better replicate fibrous meat structure and mouthfeel;
- Proprietary production process to create marbling-like characteristics, supporting premium positioning;
- Portfolio includes extruded formats such as salmon, white fish, and hamburger patties; and
- Products that have received recognition at international trade shows for taste and quality.
With Perfecta, Steakholder Foods aims to unlock broaderadoption among flexitarian and vegetarian consumers by delivering a plant-basedeating experience that more closely replicates conventional meat, enabled bySteakholder’s proprietary production process to produce premium plant-basedproteins designed to better mimic the animal meat sensory experience.
Perfecta’s launch is planned to begin with a phased rolloutin the Northeastern United States, followed by retail expansion as the supplychain and distribution scale, together with brand and marketing support todrive awareness and establish repeat purchase momentum.
Arik Kaufman, CEO of Steakholder Foods, said: “Our plannedentry into the U.S. market marks a pivotal step in Steakholder Foods’ pathtoward commercialization, reflecting both our technological maturity and ourreadiness to begin engaging with one of the world’s most important markets.”
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