Steakholder Foods Lines Up KeHE Distribution for Perfecta’s US Retail Debut

Israeli 3D-printing company, Steakholder Foods, has secured distribution through KeHE Distributors for the US launch of its plant-based meat range, Perfecta. The agreement with KeHE gives Steakholder Foods a national distribution partner ahead of its planned entry into American grocery stores. Perfecta, positioned as a premium, whole-cut alternative to conventional meat, will be rolling out in the Northeastern United States first, with plans for expansion into additional regions throughout the second half of 2026.

Perfecta's lineup includes whole-cut formats replicating steak and chicken breast, as well as extruded products like burgers and fish patties. The company's production process is designed to create a fibrous texture and marbling-like characteristics aimed at addressing taste and texture barriers limiting broader adoption of plant-based whole cuts. CEO Arik Kaufman stated that Perfecta aims to become a significant player in the alternative protein industry, targeting flexitarian consumers. Founded in 2019, Steakholder Foods has primarily focused on selling 3D-printing production systems and proprietary premix blends to food manufacturers, with the Perfecta brand marking a shift towards direct retail sales under its own label.