Our Team
Developing and strengthening an international ecosystem of organisations that work
together to realise the transition to a sustainable global food system. Only together, we can shape the future of food. That is Foodvalley NL’s mission.
“Foodvalley is working with national and international partners on a global ambition: by 2050 there must be tasty, healthy, affordable and sustainable food for ten billion people. To get there, we have to work together. The Foodvalley NL team is growing fast. Curious about who our experts are? Let me present our experts.”
Innovation Field: Protein transtition
Protein transition involves shifting towards more sustainable and alternative sources of protein. This is important for building a more sustainable and ethical food system that supports the health and wellbeing of people, animals, and planet. As populations continue to grow, protein transition can help to ensure that food systems are capable of meeting the nutritional needs of people in a way that is environmentally and socially sustainable.
Minke Burgers
Programme Manager Protein Transition and Manager PMO
Innovation Field: Food & Health
Traditional industrial food production systems often prioritise quantity over quality, which can lead to nutrient-poor foods that are high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats, contributing to non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. By promoting healthier and more sustainable diets, food transition can improve public health outcomes.
Judith van der Horst – Graat
Innovation Lead Food & Health
Vera Hoynck van Papendrecht
Programme Manager Healthier Food
Innovation Field: Circular Agrifood
Circular Agrifood is a process of producing food, where there is a closed-loop system that optimises the use of resources and reduces waste. It involves the idea of reducing waste and reusing or upcycling materials throughout the food production cycle. The approach focuses on sustainable agriculture, waste reduction, and circular economy principles in the production and consumption of food.
Jolijn Zwart-van Kessel
Innovation Lead Circular Agrifood
Caroline Duivenvoorden
Programme Manager Circular Agrifood
Sjoerd van Kempen
Project Manager Circular Agrifood a.i.
Ecosystem Development
Ecosystem development refers to creating and nurturing an ecosystem of programmes, organisations, and resources that support the growth of the food industry. This can involve bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and facilities build an environment that facilitates collaboration, innovation, and growth both local and global.
Strategy
Karolien Niederer
Programme Manager Practical Approach