Steakholder Foods To Launch Perfecta Premium Plant-Based Meat in the U.S. Market

Ness Ziona, Israel, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 Perfecta^TM 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.”

About Steakholder Foods

Steakholder Foods is at the forefront of transforming thealternative protein industries through its advanced technology. Founded in2019, Steakholder Foods specializes in developing and selling 3D-printingproduction machines, supported by proprietary premix blends, formulated fromthe highest-quality raw ingredients. These innovative tools are designed tohelp manufacturers of all sizes efficiently produce foods that meet and exceedconsumer expectations for taste, texture, and appearance and offer a safe andsustainable alternative to industrialized meat and seafood production.

Steakholder Foods’ expertise in creating alternativeproteins products that replicate the complex textures of traditional meats suchas beef steaks, white fish, shrimp, and eel. The company is also exploringthe integration of cultivated cells, preparing for future advancements in foodtechnology.

For more information, please visit: https://steakholderfoods.com

Forward-Looking Statements

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