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𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 🚀 The food transition represents one of the most significant economic and societal opportunities for the Netherlands. It offers the potential for high‑value manufacturing, new value chains, job creation, and global leadership in sustainable and resilient food systems. 💰 In 2025, Dutch agrifood startups and scaleups raised over € 6 billion, matching the record set in 2020, but with fewer deals and higher average investment per company. This shift indicates stronger investor confidence and greater capacity to support scale-up trajectories rather than only early-stage innovation. Beyond funding, ventures moved decisively into commercialisation: launching new products, closing strategic partnerships, building demo facilities, and delivering measurable sustainability impacts. On December 4th, we celebrated these achievements together with founders, investors, experts, and partners. These are not just ecosystem milestones, they are 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 for everyone driving this transition! Across the sector, meaningful advances were made in three dominant themes:  • 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: turning side streams into high-value ingredients  • 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀: fermentation, cultured cells, fungi, and algae  • 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: AI, autonomous machinery, and data-driven farming and breeding 📄 Check out our latest article and:  • discover the 4 essential levers the Netherlands must now focus on, to convert today’s progress into long-term competitive advantage  • get inspired by 10 examples of 2025 successes  • find out why the Netherlands is well-positioned to strengthen its role as a global leading hub for alternative proteins, circular ingredients, and digital precision farming 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBJDs3wq Minerve Vicente | Michiel Strijland | Jean Boudillon StartLife | Invest-NL | Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development #FoodInnovation #Sustainability #ScaleUp #StartUp #AlternativeProteins #CircularAgrifood #PrecisionFarming

𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿! With more than 200 registrants, Omnia in Wageningen will be buzzing on 11 December. Preparations are in their final stage, and we’re gearing up for an inspiring, connecting and flavour-packed day. However, this event would not be complete without the generous support of several of our partners, who have contributed innovative, delicious, and future-proof dishes and ingredients to the lunch and snack moments. Their creativity shows what’s possible when we rethink how food is grown, processed and experienced. ✨ A huge thank you to our contributing partners: Royal Smilde, Fuji Europe Africa B.V., Groentegoed, GreenFood50 Quinoa Ingredients, Time-travelling Milkman, Schevichoven (Regeneratieve Boerderij & Groeit), Rebread, Van Loon Group, FALAFVAL, Seaweed Food Solutions and Dr. Oetker. Your contributions help turn our culinary experience into a showcase of innovation, taste and impact! Just a small preview of what our guests can expect:  • A comforting plant-based noodle soup  • Dutch quinoa — 100% wholegrain and gluten-free  • Falafel made with rescued vegetables  • Hybrid chicken donuts enriched with field bean isolate  • A surprise by Dr. Oetker when you leave at the end of the day  • And many more! 🌱 Each dish tells a story of resourcefulness, creativity and the shared ambition to make healthier, more sustainable food the new standard. We can’t wait to welcome you all on 11 December — and to taste the future of food together. See the full programme here > https://lnkd.in/epuwk99n #FutureOnOurPlate #FoodInnovation #SustainableFoodSystems #CollaborationForImpact #2030Agenda #InnovationEcosystem #SystemChange

This week at Food ingredients Europe in Paris, during the #Circularity and #Upcycling theme, we’re excited to 🚀𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮.𝟬 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗽!   This updated map is designed for the global ecosystem of companies working on – or interested in – maximizing the value of side streams for food. 𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵, making it easier than ever to connect.   📍 Are you an innovator in upcycled food or ingredients and not listed yet? Join now – it’s simple and free!   📍 Looking for partners who can work with your side stream or upcycled ingredient or product? Explore the map!   The Global Food Upcycling Map brings all these innovators together online. Let’s accelerate collaboration and unlock new opportunities for circular agrifood!   👉Global Food Upcycling Map - Foodvalley: https://lnkd.in/gj7C3qdz   #upcycling #globalfoodupcyclingmap #collaborate #sidestream

𝗕𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 More and more consumers are looking for a tasty yet familiar way to make their diets more sustainable. Hybrid products, combining both animal and plant proteins, offer exactly that bridge. 🌱🍗 In this article, Sabrina Buitenhuis from Ruitenberg Ingredients B.V. shares how she, together with partners within The Protein Community, is developing innovative hybrid solutions that meet the growing demand for more plant-forward eating. Read the full story at Eiwit Trends! (in Dutch) 👇 https://lnkd.in/e3xAQJ56 #proteintransitiontrends #balancedproteins #theproteincommunity

🌍 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 & 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (𝗙𝗜) 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀! From December 2–4, Foodvalley will be at Food ingredients Europe, joining forces with The Protein Community, The Upcycling Community, BOM (Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij), Oost NL, GO4EXPORT, and 15 partners at the Netherlands Pavilion (Booth 7.3 J23). We’re showcasing innovations that drive protein transition and circular food systems, and we’d love to connect with you! In addition, there are various specific events related to the programmes of Foodvalley interesting on protein and upcycling. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴? ✅ Pitch Sessions – Innovative Dutch companies present their solutions ✅ Launch of Global Food Upcycling Map 2.0 & Protein Transition Map NL ✅ Networking Drinks – Hosted by the Netherlands Embassy ✅ Circularity & Upcycling Innovation Tour ✅ Community Hub Session – Learn how upcycling goes mainstream ✅ Panel Discussion – Global impact through circularity 👉 More info: https://lnkd.in/eKNfP5hg #FiEurope #FoodIngredients #FoodInnovation #ProteinTransition #Upcycling #CircularFood #FoodvalleyNL #Collaboration #CircularFoodSystems #Foodvalley

🚀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 During inspiring and interactive breakout sessions at our Foodvalley Partner Event on 11 December, we will make time for what truly drives progress: shared expertise, honest discussion, and the collective power of our partners. Without your insights, experience, and ambitions, there is no forward movement towards a resilient, healthy, and fair food system. Whether you focus on proteins, healthier food, upcycling, or regenerative agriculture, this is where challenges become opportunities and where collaboration sparks meaningful change. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 Join a dynamic, professionally guided podcast recording on the state of the protein transition. Learn from expert guest Tim Dale (USA), dive into blended products and Healthier Plant Forward, and exchange your own insights. A highly interactive session designed to capture collective expertise and outline next steps. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 After a short look back at this year’s highlights, we will dive into the plans for 2026 together. Share your knowledge, express your priorities, and help shape the course of our joint agenda. We close with a playful networking activity to help you make the right connections effortlessly. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 Collaborate across the full regenerative value chain, from farm to fork. Hear from frontrunners, explore each other’s roles, and co-create ideas that move the ecosystem forward. Through the ‘Dare to Ask’ format, you gain new perspectives, meaningful relationships, and concrete solutions to accelerate impact across the regenerative agriculture value chain. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 Celebrate recent wins, explore shared challenges for 2030, and help define what the community needs next. Bring your stories, hurdles, and ideas, and discover where you can support others, and where others can support you. You leave with new connections, clearer priorities, and concrete offers of help to advance your upcycling ambitions. See the full programme here: https://lnkd.in/epuwk99n 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟰 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: https://lnkd.in/eUDUFP5U ➟ Foodvalley partners can attend free of charge ➟ Not a partner yet? You’re very welcome too; tickets can be purchased via the registration link above 👆 𝘋𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥! 

𝗔 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲! 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 ✨ The Golden Bean award especially honours the changemakers, the driving forces working behind the scenes to shape the future of alternative protein. It celebrates those who make a lasting impact without seeking the spotlight, recognising their dedication, vision, and quiet leadership. Last week and today, we proudly celebrate two outstanding partners from The Protein Community whose commitment and positive influence help move our industry forward every day: • Jan Willem Smits, coming from a family of butchers, he plays a crucial role at Van Loon Group. He bridges the gap between sustainability and commerce, showing how these worlds come together in successfully introduced hybrid products. His ability to connect tradition with innovation makes him a true pioneer. • Wietske Eilander-van Dijk, in her role at Rabobank, is committed to making the financial sector inclusive and committed towards a more plant based food system. Her contribution to the success of Plant Protein Forward and Rabobank’s True Value Language are exemplary for her drive and impact. To show just how special this recognition is, we’re also sharing a behind-the-scenes glimpse… 🎥👇 Watch this short video to discover how our Golden Bean is brought to life by Corinne Van Barneveld from Ontraadseling. Crafted with care, creativity and true craftsmanship. You’ll find the photos of our winners in the comments below. #scalingtheproteintransition #changemakers #impact

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻: 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆! The Redesign Food for Value initiative is driven by a clear mission: 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘳-𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴. We are excited to share that our initiative will be presented at the 1-2-Taste booth, one of our consortium partners and a partner of Foodvalley’s The Protein Community. As the world’s first fully digital ingredients platform, 1-2-Taste provides an ideal stage for showcasing innovation. Several of our participants will demonstrate their redesigned product or ingredient solution there. Preparations for Food ingredients Europe (FiE), taking place 2–4 December 2025 in Paris, are well underway and the momentum is growing. Together with 1-2-Taste, we’re creating a vibrant joint presence at FiE. We’re proud to showcase the innovators participating in the Redesign Food for Value programme, including Time-travelling Milkman, Chalé Spirulina | B Corp, and Prinsen Berning. The booth is taking shape beautifully, and we can’t wait to highlight how innovation and collaboration help shaping a more resilient, healthy and fair food system. All the ingredients 😆 are coming together for a dynamic and impactful showcase in Paris. Curious to learn more about what we’ll be presenting or interested in scheduling a meeting with us during the event? Explore the specially created event page, developed with support from Andrada Spatariu, Jasper Schouten, and Mirjam Meltzer from 1-2-Taste. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eC37Jbdk See you at FiE Paris, where innovation meets flavour! #RedesignFoodforValue #FoodInnovation #ProductDevelopment #HealthyFood #SustainableFood

🚀 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 In the drive towards a truly circular food system, smarter use of side streams is key. The #SIDEAID project, led by Wageningen Food Biobased Research, is developing AI-based decision support to help industry players make data-driven #valorisation choices. During a recent online 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 with about 30 partners of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, researchers, innovators and platform providers shared progress, insights, and needs for the next phase of digital transformation in upcycling. 📌 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 Turning what was once considered 'waste' into value-added ingredients or products isn’t just sustainable, it’s strategic. By using advanced decision-support systems and digital platforms, we can reduce resource losses, create new value chains and accelerate progress toward circularity. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e_KeTJXf #Upcycling #FoodInnovation #SideStreams #SustainableFoodSystems #Wageningenfoodbiobasedresearch

⏰ The clock is ticking... With 2030 approaching rapidly, the question is no longer whether we want a resilient, healthy, and fair food system, but whether we are still on the right path to achieve it. On 11 December, during the Foodvalley Partner Event 2025, we take a clear-eyed look at where we stand today. Are we moving in the right direction? Do we need to accelerate or redefine the route altogether? And what role must each of us play to stay on course? Our keynote speakers will set the stage for this conversation: 🎤 Sofie te Wierik - EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission and scientific researcher at PBL Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving How can we feed everyone nutritiously within planetary limits? In her keynote, Sofie shares the latest insights from the EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission on what a healthy, just and sustainable food system requires. She introduces the updated Planetary Health Diet and outlines the Commission’s framework and key actions for transforming the food system in ways that benefit both people and the planet. 🎤 Jeroen Candel - Associate Professor at Wageningen University & Research Is Europe innovating toward the right future? In his keynote, Jeroen explores the politics behind Europe’s innovation agenda and demonstrates how well-intentioned policies can unintentionally reinforce the status quo. He makes a compelling case for reorienting innovation toward public purpose — tackling climate, health, and equity challenges with creativity, courage, and direction. Beyond these keynotes, the day offers inspiring talks with Marjolein Verkerk, Annelies van Hierden and Marjolein A.J. Brasz, interactive community sessions, delicious dishes showcasing food innovations, and much more! See the full programme here > https://lnkd.in/epuwk99n 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟰 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: https://lnkd.in/eUDUFP5U ➟ Foodvalley partners can attend free of charge ➟ Not a partner yet? You’re very welcome too; tickets can be purchased via the registration link above 👆 𝘋𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥! #FutureOnOurPlate #FoodInnovation #SustainableFoodSystems #CollaborationForImpact #2030Agenda #InnovationEcosystem #SystemChange