We know the popularity of 3D printing will eventually take off. There are numerous applications that will be discovered and taken advantage of once food manufacturers have a better understanding of it. Currently food entrepreneurs are using 3D printing to produce artistic pieces of chocolate. This has been around since 2006.
The most interesting thing about printing 3D food is that this might have a play in how you produce. Consider the shipping and distribution channels for these small chocolatiers. They have heat and the rising cost of shipping to contend with. By renting a small office or room and purchasing another printer, they can be closer to their retailers. The plans can just be downloaded and materials purchased locally. The consistency factor needs to be worked out but you can see the potential. If I specialized in personalized chocolate it would be easy to send my software to another location and have them print or produce my product easily without me having to oversee it. The product could be produced simply by hitting print.
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This would open up all types of franchising opportunities for small local businesses. You could start a 3D chocolate business and franchise quickly. This has yet to be done but could be coming to a store near you.
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