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Redefine Meat: The Israeli Company 3D-Printing Plant-Based Steaks
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Redefine Meat: The Israeli Company 3D-Printing Plant-Based Steaks

The Olam Editorial Team
Aug 5, 2026, 1:13 AM EDT

Israeli 3D-printed plant-based steak company. $170-180M raised. Asda UK, 200+ Israeli restaurants. Revenue $25-50M. EBITDA neutrality 2026.

The Israeli company 3D-printing plant-based steaks at commercial scale. Founded 2018, Rehovot. CEO Eshchar Ben-Shitrit. $170–180M raised. Netherlands production facility. Available at Asda UK, 200+ Israeli restaurants, expanding across Europe. ~142 employees. Revenue estimated $25–50M. Targeting EBITDA neutrality by late 2026.

At a Glance

Founded2018, Rehovot
Founder & CEOEshchar Ben-Shitrit
Total raised$170–180M (4 rounds)
RevenueEst. $25–50M; triple-digit YoY growth since 2022
Employees~142 (May 2026)
ProductionNetherlands (primary); Israel (pilot)
MarketsIsrael, UK (Asda), Germany, Netherlands, Finland
ProductNew-Meat — steaks, chops, burgers, sausages, mince
Technology3D printing + plant-based ink + digital meat modeling
KosherPareve — enables meat-dairy combos

The Product: 3D-Printed Whole-Cut Steaks

Proprietary 3D printers loaded with plant-based "ink" cartridges lay down material in precise fiber patterns replicating animal muscle architecture. Whole-cut steaks and chops — not patties. No other company produces plant-based steaks at commercial scale. Razor-and-blade model: printers + cartridges.

Customers and Distribution

Israel: 200+ restaurants/hotels. Chef Assaf Granit early partner. UK: Asda (Oct 2025) — first "big four" listing. Europe: Giraudi Meats (Italy) distribution. Germany, Netherlands, Finland (MeEat). US: Delayed, not yet available.

Competitors

CompanyTechDifferentiator
Beyond MeatExtrusionScale + retail
Impossible FoodsExtrusion + hemeBurger King, taste IP
SavorEat (Israel)Robotic cookingOn-demand
Aleph FarmsCultivatedDifferent category — real cells

Investors

InvestorRoundType
Hanaco Ventures$135M Series B lead (Jan 2022)Israeli-origin VC
Synthesis CapitalSeed, A, BUK alt-protein
CPT CapitalMultipleUK alt-protein
PHW GroupLaterGerman poultry

No new round since Jan 2022. 4+ years on last raise — capital efficiency signal.

Manufacturing and Revenue

Production: Netherlands (volume); Israel (R&D). Own printers. Revenue model: Razor-and-blade (printers + ink cartridges) + direct product sales. Unit economics: EBITDA neutrality projected late 2026 via scale + ink-cost deflation.

Kosher Advantage

Kosher pareve — enables meat-dairy combos. Observant consumers can eat a cheeseburger for the first time. Structural Israeli adoption driver.

Timeline

YearMilestone
2018Founded, Rehovot
2021Israel + Europe launch; whole-cut debut
Jan 2022$135M Series B (Hanaco)
Oct 2025Asda UK — first big-four listing
2026Finland; updated range; EBITDA neutrality target

FAQ

What is Redefine Meat?
Israeli 3D-printed plant-based steak company. Founded 2018. CEO Ben-Shitrit. Production in Netherlands.

Is it cultivated meat?
No — plant-based. Different category from Aleph Farms.

Where available?
Israel, UK (Asda), Germany, Netherlands, Finland. Not yet US.

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