Is KFC's 3D-printed "meat of the future" a fantasy or a nightmare?

3D printing can often seem like a world of endless possibilities – a theory that KFC seems to be testing with its latest announcement. The fast food chain claims to be working on the world's first 3D-printed chicken nuggets, or as KFC calls it: "the meat of the future". But whether it's a future anyone asked for is another matter entirely.

KFC has partnered with Russian biotechnology company 3D Printing Solutions to create "the world's first laboratory-produced chicken nuggets," and expects to have the final product ready for testing in Moscow before the end of this year. If you fancy rendering your own 3D chicken nuggets (or literally anything else), check out our best 3D modelling software

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Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of art, design, branding and lifestyle tech (which often translates to tech made by Apple). He joined in 2020 after working in copywriting and digital marketing with brands including ITV, NBC, Channel 4 and more.

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