
Brazil is advancing 3D-printed meat technology, potentially signalling the end for traditional slaughter in some cases. At SENAI CIMATEC in Salvador, the CELLMEAT 3D project biopsies animal cells, cultivates them in labs, and uses 3D printing to form meat products.
Winning the 2025 Finep Northeast Innovation Award, it offers sustainable alternatives with reduced environmental footprint, as of 23 December 2025.