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Get ready for a meal unlike any other: An Israeli company, Redefine Meat, recently developed a 3-D printer that can make plant-based steaks. Using three tubes, the printer squeezes out ingredients that mimic fat, blood, and muscle so the food looks and tastes like real beef. It also costs less money, since the process eliminates the need to raise livestock. The company plans to start selling the printer to restaurants and distributors in 2021. And it's not the only one exploring this technology; KFC announced plans to test 3-D printed chicken nuggets in Russia this fall. Meat substitutes are becoming increasingly popular as consumers seek products that are better for animals and the environment. Although the meat industry has pushed back by arguing that plant-based products shouldn't be...