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How SME Innovation Vouchers are driving innovation for startups and scale-ups. For many startups and scale-ups, transitioning from lab-scale innovations to market-ready products can be difficult, especially when costly, advanced facilities and resources are essential for progress. The Foodvalley SME Innovation Voucher programme, designed to support these companies with subsidies for specialized facilities, has proven invaluable in bridging this gap, as demonstrated by TPC partners Alver World SA, Time-travelling Milkman and Cano-ela. They accelerated their business and shortened the time to market. Read their stories in our latest insights article and get inspired >> https://lnkd.in/eyxFf5ij #sharedfacilities #innovation #acceleratebusiness

🌱 The Future of Food & Agri: A Call for an International Protein Strategy 🌍 We’re thrilled to share that an interview with our Innovation Lead Protein Transition, Jeroen Willemsen, has been published in the ‘Future of Food & Agri’ Special by Het Financieele Dagblad! In the article, Jeroen calls for a bold and coordinated international protein strategy to drive the protein transition forward. His insights underline the importance of collaboration across borders to achieve impactful change in the global food system. 👉 Curious about his plea for a global protein strategy? Read the article here >> https://lnkd.in/eGvuq7yq and go to page 4. #proteintransition #foodvalley #alternativeproteins #futureoffood

A great showcase of the impactful outcome that can be reached when frontrunners join forces to make upcycled food & ingredients the new normal. Honored to have both Albert Heijn and MaGie Creations as partners in The Upcycling Community and part of the #UPcycled4Food Initiative.

Join us for a Culinary Celebration of Innovation at the Foodvalley Partner Event!   Innovation is thriving among our partners, especially in the development of new, sustainably produced, and healthy ingredients. From upcycling food industry side streams into valuable ingredients to creating the food of tomorrow, their efforts are driving a more sustainable food system.   On December 4th, during our Partner Event at Papendal, former Chef de Cuisine Erik te Velthuis will treat our 300 guests to culinary surprises crafted with innovative ingredients from no fewer than 13 of our partners. We are incredibly grateful to these partners for generously providing these unique ingredients—your contributions are truly inspiring! Bösch Boden Spies (BBS)-Spies Callowfit B.V. @Dutch Edamame Groentegoed Happy Ocean Foods MaGie Creations Papendal MUCHroom Ojah B.V. revyve Sevvy B.V. Van Kneus BV Verstegen Spices & Sauces   Will we see you at the Foodvalley Partner Event? This year, in celebration of our 20th anniversary, we’re also opening our doors to organisations that are not yet partners but would like to discover Foodvalley and connect with our partners.   Don’t miss out—join us on December 4th at Papendal and experience how innovation tastes! Reserve your spot now >> https://lnkd.in/eVKZfKmY

Join us at the Future Protein & Upcycling NL Pavilion at Food Ingredients Europe! 🌱 We’re excited to announce the official location of the Dutch Pavilion for Future Protein & Upcycling NL at Food Ingredients Europe in Frankfurt, November 19-21, 2024. Visit us in Hall 3.0K53 to explore 10 pioneering showcases from the Dutch Future Protein & Upcycling ecosystem! The Netherlands is committed to advancing the protein transition, aiming for a 50/50 ratio of plant and animal proteins by 2030. This pavilion brings together key players to share knowledge, experiences, and innovative solutions shaping the future of proteins and upcycling. 🚀 Come meet Roel Schoenmaker, Caroline Duivenvoorden, Miriam Burnand, Minke Burgers, Sabine Poelmann and Jochem Wolthuis and connect with companies and visionaries leading this sector forward. Discover the latest opportunities for collaboration and growth in Hall 3.0K53. 👉 We warmly invite you to the NL Pitch Congress, held at our booth, where we will also officially launch the Scale Up Plant of Europe: 📅 When: Tuesday & Wednesday, 19th & 20th November 🕓 Time: 16:00 – 17:00 CEST 📍 Where: Hall 3.0K53 (NL Pavilion) Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Dutch innovators driving the global protein and upcycling movement! This pavilion is organized by Topsector Agri & Food, Foodvalley NL (Protein & Upcycling Community), and Duitsland Desk Agri, Food & Flowers #FutureProtein #Upcycling #ProteinTransition #FoodIngredientsEurope #DutchInnovation #Sustainability #Foodvalley

🎉 Celebrating the Graduation of Fastlane’s 5th Cohort! 🎉 Last Thursday, we celebrated a fantastic milestone: the graduation of Fastlane’s 5th cohort! This journey is more than a programme—it’s a stepping stone for agrifood innovators gaining market traction with insights from our unique ecosystem of expertise. We’re thrilled to congratulate FiberFoods, AgroExact, MaGie Creations, Phycom, Vivici, and Saia Agrobotics on reaching this incredible achievement! 🌱🚀 Fastlane, powered by Foodvalley NL and Invest-NL, is recognized for its personalized approach to scaling. Through tailored 1-on-1 guidance, practical support, and deep ecosystem connections, we equip agrifood pioneers with the tools, insights, and network to make a lasting impact. Are you ready to transform your agrifood company and create real change? Applications for the 6th edition of Fastlane are now open! Learn more and apply today > https://lnkd.in/eaK9cNx5 #agrifood #innovation #scalingup #FastlaneGraduation #Foodvalley

Bringing local food back to supermarkets, with a modern twist! In the past, supermarket owners knew their local farmers personally. Today, the Foodvalley project 'Local Food in Gelderland Supermarkets' is restoring that connection, blending tradition with modern efficiency. 🥕🍎 Jan Willem van der Schans, Project leader at Foodvalley and Niek Leussink, co-owner of Jumbo Leussink share how Gelderland's supermarkets are building fair, sustainable food systems through local partnerships. Discover how short supply chains bring both social and financial value—creating a community-focused shopping experience that benefits everyone. Read more on the blog > https://lnkd.in/er4XYb9a

It’s great so see our colleague Ileen Wilke shine at an international panel on food security last week. She represented the Regenerative Innovation Portfolio during the CORE Days in Belgrade, Serbia, centered on advancing the region's ESG agenda under the theme “Towards a Net Zero Future!” Are you ready to engage about Regenerative Agriculture? Please join our Info Session about our new community on 13 November. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eyr_Jb5e

Closing the funding gap for Dutch agrifood scale-Ups   Dutch agrifood scale-ups raise just €35M on average, compared to €84M internationally—a gap that could limit their potential to lead in global food innovation.   At Foodvalley's Scaling Tables on Funding, scale-ups, investors, and corporates gathered on October 17th to tackle these funding challenges together. Leaders like Cedric Verstraeten from revyve and Jasper Schouten from 1-2-Taste shared how the Scaling Table helped them strengthen their business cases for investment. Investor Ward Heij from Polestar Capital highlighted the power of collaboration to "lay out the puzzle."   Read more about Scaling Tables on our website > https://lnkd.in/e2kD5gP7   #foodinnovation #agrifood #scalingup #investment #Foodvalley #InvestNL

🌱 Info Session: Discover the Regenerative Agriculture Community 🌱 Interested in learning how European stakeholders are driving change through regenerative agriculture? Join our online info session to explore the Regenerative Agriculture Community and its role in supporting regenerative practices. 📅 When: Wednesday, 13 November 🕚 Time: 11:00 – 12:00 CEST 📍 Where: Online The Regenerative Agriculture Community is part of the Regenerative Innovation Portfolio, powered by EIT Food, Foodvalley, and the Food Innovation Hub. This community connects stakeholders across Europe and supports innovative solutions to cross-landscape challenges. Register by November 12th on Eventbrite >> https://lnkd.in/ez9qug2G We look forward to seeing you there! 🌍 #RegenerativeAgriculture #EITFood #Foodvalley #Sustainability #Innovation #Networking