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Bridge2Food Summit Europe takes place in The Hague on June 4-6. Attend Bridge2Food Europe to connect with experts in the food system, facilitate positive change, stay up-to-date with the latest market and consumer insights, and learn about the latest technologies and innovations in the sector. For the first time, co-located with Bridge2Food’s Course Europe, this is now a 3-day event. Day 1 - Course Day: Follow inspiring presentations and workshops by industry leaders. Day 2 and 3 - Summit Days: Filled with 1-on-1 business meetings and three tracks to follow: ▪ Track I: Focused on Consumer and Market Insights ▪ Track II: Diving into New Product Development and Formulation Challenges ▪ Track III: Highlighting Processing Innovations “We are thrilled to bring the entire alternative protein sector together at Bridge2Food Europe 2024 – our largest event to date! The course will provide the latest on technical innovations, product development, and R&D. The Summit will facilitate networking, partnerships, new ideas, and knowledge exchange. The program will cover extremely relevant and pertinent topics, including the industry’s current economic challenges – and how to overcome them.” - says Ella Stephens, Bridge2Food’s Marketing Executive. Don't miss out on industry insights with experts across the value chain. Book your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/ghBGzGnK #alternativeproteins #planbased #bridge2food #vlabel

So glad & proud of our AgriDataSpace adventure and the joining forces of Agdatahub with DjustConnect (our Flemish colleagues) and #Tritom (our Finish colleagues) to help farmers to share their data with their partners via trustful data infrastructures like ours. Trust is a key element in the relationship between farmers and their partners: Agdatahub and #Tritom are among the 5 first data intermediaries registered on EU level. Our platforms are compliant with Data Governance Act regulations, which guarantee our neutrality in data transactions. Our main objectives are to support farmers to - improve their revenues thanks to new digital services to minimize inputs uses and/or optimize their turnover -  simplify their daily life To be continued with our #AgriDataSpace colleagues and beyond : FNSEA | #ANAMOB | #CEMA | #AEF | Wageningen University & Research | Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK | 1001 Lakes Oy | PSNC - Next Generation Media | VDI e.V. | Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft | Foodscale Hub | University of Lleida

Some news from the recent activity by Galicia Food Cluster in Santiago de Compostela, Spain 📣 Partners hosted an insightful event titled “Digitalisation and innovation in the food industry: potential for transformation of the sector in Galicia” 💡 The spotlight was on the innovative projects that #HIGHFIVE is supporting in #Galicia, showcasing the #FoodIndustryFuture 🥫🤖 ✅ Daniel Estrada Castaño from Quescrem and Iago Portela Caramés from TripleAlpha introduced the PREVAI project, an AI-based tool for demand forecasting and purchasing optimization in #CreamCheeseManufacturing 🧠 ✅ Iker García from AOTECH, Advanced Optical Technologies, S.L. presented BUPAIC, aiming to automate butter moisture measurement and maintain it below 16% 🧈 They're collaborating with GLAÜCOR INGENIERÍA on this innovative endeavor 🤝 ✅ Patricia Remeseiro Pazos from QUEIZUAR SL unveiled CREAMSENS, an initiative to digitize the whey skimming process and optimize whey recovery in cheese manufacturing 🧀 They have partnered with ANFACO CECOPESCA for this project 🤝 The event was packed with national digitalization projects, technology pitches, B2B meetings, and networking opportunities galore! 🚀 #HIGHFIVEproject #EuropeanInitiative #I3Instrument #SS4AF #AgriFoodInnovation #digitalization #sustainability #agrifood #FoodProcessing #FoodTech #FutureOfFood

The participation of all actors and their perspectives are essential for designing #sustainable #food systems in Europe. So, how can we ensure that the same exists in the building of the EU Partnership that #FOODPathS is supporting? 🤔 💡 This was the theme of our partner ICLEI Europe's first Mirror Group meeting today, where approximately 20 experts "played" with puzzle pieces to reflect on governance, funding, and other critical parts of an ideal and effective collaboration. Do you want to know more about the #FOODPathS mirror groups? 1️⃣ Visit this website ⏩ https://lnkd.in/gRirddKY 2️⃣ Have a look at the leaflet in which we present the results of a survey we conducted with stakeholders on how to increase the inclusion of actors in the food systems transformation process.

🆕📣🇪🇺“Last night, the heart of #Europe’s #business #community came together as 15 major #EU #trade #associations, including FoodDrinkEurope hosted a packed #EUBack2Business reception with #Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. The shared message on the occasion of the "#Rentrée" was clear: the EU business community is united in driving a more #competitive, #sustainable, #resilient and #prosperous Europe. 💪🏻 Getting back to business also means prioritising an #EUIndustrialDeal 🏭 alongside the #EUGreenDeal 🌱 and boosting European industrial competitiveness with tangible actions, following the #Letta and #Draghi reports. “ #euroepanunion #sustainability #greeneconomy #circulareconomy #politicaleconomy #foodDrinkEurope AISE International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products Cefic

Science, innovation, and partnership – 3 key ingredients for the future of food!   Ahead of the Future Food Tech Summit in San Francisco, I met with one of Danone’s long-standing partners: MISTA, a multi-dimensional innovation platform connecting actors across the entire food system. I emphasized that collaboration between food sector players is KEY. The strength of MISTA lies in the diversity of partners – from start-ups to big companies – working together to develop new ideas and face the food challenges of tomorrow, through science and innovation!

📅 Mark your calendars! We’ll be attending The Future of Protein Production event in Amsterdam on October 23-24. Our CEO Cedric Verstraeten will be participating in the panel discussion "Alternative Protein Powerhouses: EU versus US Strategies". This panel will delve into the contrasting approaches the EU and USA are taking to dominate the alternative protein revolution. Cedric, alongside other industry experts Ryan Kromhout from KROHNE, Owen Ensor from Meatly and Cai Linton from Multus, will explore: 🇪🇺🇺🇸 Does Europe's established food industry hold an advantage, or does the US's venture capital focus provide a bigger edge? 💡 Unpacking 'CapEx-light' approaches for minimizing upfront investment for faster scaling 💰 Discussing creative financing models to propel alternative protein businesses forward. 🏛️ Examining how both regions can utilize governmental support to overcome challenges and unite stakeholders. 🤝 Highlighting how the EU and US can create a collaborative environment that fosters the success of alternative proteins. We'll also be happy to see you at our booth #S4! #Futureofproteinproduction #Alternativeprotein #SustainableFood #Foodingredients #Protein

Don't miss our talk at IIEX Europe! 📣 Join us at 4:15 PM on the second day of IIEX EU, Wednesday 26th June, for our 'Revolutionising Market Research' talk. We'll delve into how Unilever have been using BoltChatAI to transform their market research process. Discover how our platform has empowered them to obtain rapid, cost-effective insights for their ice cream brands! 🍨 It's going to be pretty 'chill' 😎 Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the future of market research and how innovative solutions can drive success. See you there! #IIEXEU #MarketResearch #Innovation #BoltChatAI #Insights Greenbook

📢 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀📢   We are pleased to invite you to join us at an upcoming symposium organized under the Futures4Food (F4F) program—a transdisciplinary research initiative funded by BELSPO, led by Flanders Business School - FBS, the team of Erik Mathijs (#KULeuven Sfere), and Sytra - UCLouvain.   🎯 𝖤𝗏𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝖥𝗈𝖼𝗎𝗌 This event will delve into the complexities of sustainability transitions within food systems, emphasizing the crucial role of multi-stakeholder collaboration. Transformative change requires coordinated efforts from all parts of the value chain—producers, consumers, regulators, researchers, financial institutions, and more—to create effective and lasting solutions.   🎙️𝖣𝗂𝗌𝖼𝗎𝗌𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝖳𝗈𝗉𝗂𝖼𝗌 - Best practices in engaging diverse stakeholders for collaborative learning and innovation. - Conditions necessary for inclusive and effective participation in transition processes. - The role of researchers and facilitators in supporting multi-stakeholder collaboration and building trust.   👥 𝖶𝗁𝗈 𝖲𝗁𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖠𝗍𝗍𝖾𝗇𝖽 This symposium is open to practitioners, researchers, and anyone interested in systems transitions. It’s an excellent opportunity to gain insights, share experiences, and engage in meaningful discussions on navigating complex change processes.   𝖤𝗏𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝖣𝖾𝗍𝖺𝗂𝗅𝗌 📅 Date: 15 October 2024 13:00 – 18:00 📍 Location: Flanders Business School, Antwerp  🎟️ Attendance: Free of charge   ❓𝖶𝗁𝗒 𝖠𝗍𝗍𝖾𝗇𝖽❓ Participate in a diverse learning environment where key stakeholders come together to explore and address the challenges and opportunities in transforming systems. Your presence and perspectives will contribute to a richer dialogue and a deeper understanding of how to drive change effectively.   We look forward to your participation in this collaborative exploration of food systems transitions.   #Futures4Food #FoodSystems #Sustainability #MultiStakeholder #Symposium #FoodInnovation #Collaboration Bart Van Looy Caroline Amrom Philippe Baret Ines Cottignie    

What will the future of food be like? 🍽️ On May 23-24, Burgos became the epicenter of the food industry at the III Food Industry Congress of Castilla y León, organized by VITARTIS - Asociación de la Industria Alimentaria de Castilla y León Around 300 entrepreneurs, executives, and experts united under the motto "Growing by Making Others Grow" to tackle the challenges of the food industry. 🌟 Our founder Henrik Stamm Kristensen highlighted the value of collaboration and innovation in transforming food production and distribution. 🤝💡 An inspiring event driving the future of the food industry! 🚀 More: https://lnkd.in/dsRyktTX #foodandbeverageindustry #sustainablefood #foodtech #industriaalimentaria