Israeli startup to 3D print salmon
The Jerusalem-based investment platform OurCrowd held an event on 3D printing, featuring several Israeli companies as well as popular Arab-Israeli vlogger Nas Daily.
Israeli companies participated in a virtual exhibition on 3D printing Tuesday.
The event was hosted by the Jerusalem-based investment platform OurCrowd. 3D printing refers to the layered construction of three-dimensional objects based on digital files. A handful of Israeli companies attended, including the food tech startup Plantish.
Plantish is working on a plant-based alternative to salmon produced via 3D printing. Co-founder and CEO Ofek Ron said the company is motivated by overfishing and wants to capitalize on the growing demand for meat alternatives in the United States.
“People are becoming more aware of how food is coming to their plate. When you have the opportunity to have the same fish without hurting fish, that’s good for everyone,” said Ron. “There’s a big flexitarian trend in the United States trying to reduce meat. They will be the first ones we target.”
