Bridge2Food Europe 2024

4–6 Jun 2024 | The Hague, Netherlands

Thursday, 6 June 2024 | 09:05 - 09:30

Deploying Innovation: 3D Food Printing for Military Field Feeding

Track:Track III: Processing Innovations Introduction

The U.S. Army’s Combat Feeding Division (CFD) focuses on the research, development, and testing of combat rations and feeding logistics for Soldiers in the field. Food additive manufacturing (FAM) is being considered by the CFD for its potential to personalize nutrition, provide customized aesthetic expression, and support “untethered logistics.” This presentation will highlight several cases where the CFD is utilizing FAM to offer mobile feeding solutions to sustain Soldiers on the go.