How can we make plant-based food the new normal?
Three award-winning initiatives on reduction and prevention obesity through personalized nutrition
Plant-based fish; will consumers bite?
New member Algreen: Making tiny algae a large-scale commodity
New member Sibo Tech: Sustainably produced, nutrients from insects
New member De gezonde super: Healthy food made easy
New sensors that improve the quality of fresh produce and reduce waste
Plant-based fish: a new wave in the protein shift
Global consensus on business definition personalised nutrition
New member Roquette: Extracting high-quality ingredients from plant-based materials
Meet & Greet Circular Agrifood: new connections, input and challenges
New member Qina: Online platform for personalized nutrition solutions
Listen to the podcast: international business opportunities for SME’s
New member Vega Delights: Unique technology produces tasteful and affordable meat substitute
The Netherlands is working on the protein transition: the threshold of 250 companies has been passed
Help us make the Ede/Wageningen area more attractive for professionals
New member Anterra Capital: Supporting entrepreneurs advancing the food transition
Are you a gamechanger when it comes to preventing foodwaste?
New member Berrico FoodCompany: Berrico’s unique circular approach
Seriously scale your business in the Netherlands – a gateway to Europe
New member Northern Wonder: Coffee free coffee
Podcast Protein Farmers of the Netherlands: ‘Eat more homegrown plant proteins’
New member CPF: Adding value to food and feed
New member Rival Foods: The next generation of meat substitutes
New member Bazqet: The first step towards healthier snacking
New member Raps: Adding texture and flavour to our food products
New member Sunsweet Public Company Limited: Higher yields, lower post-harvest losses
Growing number of innovation facilities in Shared facility finder, with new insect production
Go4Export mission: Scale your business towards the United Kingdom
Meet Birgit Broer our new Lead Communication
Booster for obesity-reducing initiatives is now open for registration
Podcast: ‘In 2040 our food is climate neutral’ – doable or too ambitious?
Must watch on Eenvandaag: Good examples to realize the protein shift
New member ICL Group: Functional ingredients and novel plant-based solutions
Meet Marieke van der Vlies our new team member communication
These are the companies selected for the Protein Fastlane
Food Boost Challenge – become a partner
New member Meatless Farm: “Innovations that bring more people to plant-based category”
Foodvalley member Innova Market Insights: powering better decision-making
Personalised Nutrition; from Olympic athletes to all consumers
New member Lekker Lupine: Lupin for all tastes
New member Green Boy: Sustainable plant-based building blocks
New member CZAV: The home-grown protein shift of CZAV
New member Panaceutics Nutrition: Personalized nutrient mixtures for optimum health
New member OnePlanet: Intelligent chip technology offers infinite possibilities
New member Vini Mini: “We want to eliminate food allergies”
New member Heura Foods: Developing a new generation of meat replacers
Meet Jolijn Zwart our new Innovation Lead Circular Agrifood
Professional in agri-food; Give your opinion in a short online panel discussion
New member Reglisse Innovations: Extraction technologies for healthy and sustainable solutions
Do the Facility Switch Quickscan: accelerate the protein transition and create new earning opportunities
New member Lycored: Sustainable natural colorants and taste and texture ingredients from tomatoes
New member Nijsen company, using residual streams: Food for Feed for Food
The Foodvalley team has a new member
Jonathan Teoh: “What is your solution for healthier food?”
Mealworm spaghetti
Personalised nutrition: an exciting category with challenges ahead
New member ISI Germany: Testing product innovations among consumers
New member Imperial Stegeman: working together to reduce meat consumption
New member Clear. Personalised dietary advice, attuned to the body and everyday life
“If you do what you always did, you get what you always got”
Royal DSM partner in Food Boost Challenge
Foodvalley launches new insects programme
New member FarmVent: Growing more with less
New member Eko-rezerv: maximum use of resources, minimum environmental impact
New member Pipple – Data science inspires a healthy lifestyle
New member Liprofood: “Working together makes for better and faster innovation.”
New member OpenCommodities – Trading in 2021: transparent, sustainable and direct
Calling for all innovative Protein pioneers!
New member Bright Green Partners: Working together globally on alternatives to livestock
New member GreenUp Consulting: Plant-based should be the new standard
Mike captures hearts with Freggies
New member Tessa’s meal prep service: personalised nutrition
New member NewFood: nature’s flavours
New member Vreugdenhil Dairy Foods: explores possibilities for plant-based ingredients
New member Smoky Light: special aromas for vegetarian and vegan products
100% Dutch fava bean meat analogue in supermarkets within 3 years
Supermarkets important in green innovation
Arcadis, new Foodvalley Member “We help start-ups to translate their ideas into practice”
The LIVEKINDLY Collective, new member: “We’re making plant-based food the new normal”
New Foodvalley Member the Lekkerkerker Groep: “We want to create a new generation of vegan cheese”
New Foodvalley Member Gaia Growth: “We want to share our vision on future farming”
New member Positivo Ventures: “We want to keep up to date with international trends”
Food Boost Challenge: Do you want to become a partner?
Invest in new Shared facility
New member Sri Sri Tattva: “We want to introduce Europeans to the ancient healing science of Ayurveda”
New member EyeQuestion: “Good sensory research is crucial”
New member Coperion: “We see enormous growth potential for plant-based texturates”
Cooperation Foodvalley NL and Mintel will get you the latest market and consumer insights
In the heart of Vegan Valley
Boom in the plant based meat substitutes market
Petra Roubos: “Facility-sharing is sustainable, efficient and . . . inspiring”
Shared facility finder gives you access to innovation facilities
New member Healthy Proteins: “Together we can have a huge impact”
New member Danone Nutricia Research: “We want to close the gap between animal and plant-based dairy”
WUR Shared Research Facilities acquired mass spectrometry system
New member Peridot Food: “We are looking for sparring partners”
New member Smart Fox Nutrition: “We want to get in touch with innovative start-ups”
New member Ekomenu: “Together we make the healthy choice the easy choice”
New member Shiru: “Foodvalley NL will open doors for us”
New member Nedmag: “Looking for development partners with complementary knowledge”
New member Kubota Innovation Center Europe: “We aim for open innovation throughout the food chain”
New member MaGie Creations: “Foodvalley NL acts as a sounding board for us”
The Netherlands proud host of Global Coordination Secretariat for worldwide network of Food Innovation Hubs
Jeroen Willemsen: “We are rapidly approaching the tipping point in the protein transition”
New member In Ovo: “Through Foodvalley we come into contact with large companies abroad”
Jonathan Teoh: “Let’s create a world-class entrepreneurial ecosystem”
The power of sharing: MRI-facility as a linking pin between nutrition and patient research
Jeroen Wouters: “The best innovations emerge at the cutting-edge of different disciplines”
New member Dalicious: “On the way to healthier, more natural snacks”
New member Those Vegan Cowboys: “Cheese without cows; thanks to open innovation”
Huiberdien Sweeris, Human Capital: “We need an approach that allows partners to combine strengths”
New member ASNS Ingredient: “New opportunities to locally source pea-protein ingredients””
Judith van der Horst: “We will make the healthy choice the easy choice”
Insect.Systems: “The insect sector is filled with business opportunities”
Grünten: “Winning the Foodvalley Champions helps us make make a big impact”
Marjolein Brasz: “The Foodvalley ecosystem: shaping the future of food together”
De Nieuwe Melkboer: “We’re going for vegetable ‘dairy’ with locally-grown protein”
Sophie’s Bionutrients: “The Netherlands has talented people working in food and microbial fermentation”
Verdify: “Foodvalley NL operates in the same ecosystem as we do”
New subsidy scheme for shared pilot-facilities
European project CO-FRESH kicks off
Foodvalley NL joins as the leading European Hub in the network of Food Innovation Hubs supported by World Economic Forum and partners
‘Impact sustainable initiatives often too small’
Foodvalley Summits Circular Agriculture 2020
Cutting-edge MRI facility in Ede to benefit clinical and nutrition research
Innovation Scan Protein Shift: Netherlands and Singapore can strengthen each other
SPX FLOW: “Staying close to the innovation roadmaps of our clients”
Dutch Spices: New solutions for allergen safe products
Foodvalley Champions 2020 announced
The Green Elephant: Fuel, soil enrichers and proteins, all from elephant grass
Gold&Green: “We are only at the beginning of the protein transition”
Protein transition across regional borders allows entrepreneurs to flourish
Sojaprotein: “In the center of the protein shift”
Sweegen: “Sweet taste solutions for reducing sugar in food and beverages”
Ecosystem Navigators: “Innovation ecosystems are increasing in importance”
Cano-ela: “Co-creating valuable new business models with clients”
Nisco: “Sharing all we know about pea protein”
BayWa: “More European proteins for food and feed”
The Hatchery: “Shaping a healthier future for Africa”
Foodvalley Champions 2020: Nominees
Foodvalley Champions 2020: meet the jury
Orbisk: “We’re expecting explosive growth”
Floreer Consultancy: Getting more plant-based products on the shelves
More meat substitutes from existing production facilities
Greencovery: Sustainable ingredients from production side streams
InsectoCycle: “Foodvalley brings us into contact with parties throughout the chain”
Time-travelling Milkman: “Foodvalley provides opportunities for joint R&D programs”
Marjolein Brasz: new Managing Director Foodvalley NL
NARO: “Exploring new research opportunities together”
Innoso: “We want to expand, in the Netherlands and abroad”
The TIM Company: ‘’We are excited about getting ‘personally’ involved with the Foodvalley ecosystem“
Eatch: “Via Foodvalley we’re meeting great knowledge partners”
New Foodvalley NL Board gets going
€ 7 million SRF subsidy for advanced research equipment
Foodvalley Champions: Shaping the Future of Food
SoFine Foods: ”Together we’re accelerating the protein transition”
Free copy Webinar The latest plant protein ingredients
ME-AT: ”Alone you might go faster; together you’ll go further”
Bamboo Brands: ”Consumers are the reason for product innovation”
Zyrcular Foods: ”Leading plant-based solutions in Southern Europe”
Upfield: “We like being inspired by innovative start-ups”
Future proof meat alternatives
Jonathan Teoh: “Together, we can make an enormous impact”
Research Manager: “Adding value to data”
HX Agriculture: “We develop agricultural projects in the world’s largest consumer market”
Lithos Ingredients: “The focus on nutrition and health is important for us”
Wageningse Lente: “Market knowledge is a necessity”
aWonderland: ”Membership offers opportunity to spread our technologies”
Natulatte: ”We want to stay at the forefront of developments in vegetable protein”
Leaft: ”Towards an exciting and rewarding membership”
Synergo Consultancy: “We want to grow our brand awareness”
Herbalife: ”Expanding our nutrition knowledge and innovation”
Statement concerning Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
Greentatwa Agri-Tech: “Foodvalley excels in bringing start-ups and established companies together”
Growingdale: Catalyzing growth biotically
Novish: “We want to be put in touch with technology companies”
Innovation scan of the Netherlands and New Zealand: market for sustainable protein still growing
Anulife: “Foodvalley is developing the leading protein hub in the world”
Contined: “Foodvalley members build long term relationships”
Elemica Joins Foodvalley to Address Agrifood Supply Chain Challenges
Launch Foodvalley Protein Facility Map The Netherlands
Sustainability expert Harry Aiking: “We have to adopt an eatless approach”
Foodvalley members combine forces at Fi Europe
Foodvalley wishes her members a succesful exhibition at the Fi Europe 3-5 December Paris
Sustainability expert Harry Aiking: “We need an immediate drop in the production of animal protein”
Foodvalley Protein Summit “the puzzle is almost complete”
Foodvalley and FoodHQ, from New Zealand, begin strategic cooperation
International partnership Food HQ and Foodvalley
Foodvalley to showcase breakthrough innovations at Fi Europe
Foodvalley Accelerator provides the foundation for growth.
Meelunie – Great international Protein Shift ecosystem-collaboration
Schouten Europe launched Dutch food production system Tempeh Today in India
Foodswitch: Increased earning capacity by making global food production more sustainable
StartLife graduates present radical innovations to shape the future of food
The Protein Brewery raises € 22 million Series A investment
Food start-up Time-travelling Milkman winner Best Place in Food contest
Anterra Capital strengthens ties with StartLife as investor partner
Shift Invest and StartLife prolong impact-driven investment partnership
Citrosuco and StartLife on joint quest to make juice industry fully sustainable
M-Industry: “Student collaboration brings a fresh perspective”
StartLife Selects 9 European Startups That Help Reshape The Food Industry
CEO KeyGene: “Foodvalley is in constant, dynamic renewal”
China giant, Yili, taps into European dairy innovation
Kubota Innovation Center Europe: Joint innovation in smart agriculture
Final signature marks start for Hub for Insect Knowledge
Upfield announces investment of €50m into future of Plant-Based foods
Bobeldijk and Kennemervis join forces for plant-based foods
Noldus: “Foodvalley provides great opportunities for joint business development”
Unilever’s Foods Innovation Centre brings transparency to food system challenges
ThinkTank 2020: Collaborations have already been initiated
Subsidy for collaboration in the food chain
Smart indoor vegetable patch improves wellbeing of elderly
Circulaire economie; de subsidiekansen op een rij – Subsidiefocus
Businesses change course during coronacrisis
Free copy NIZO Food Safety Webinar presentation
Quinnova project: breakthrough fractionation technology for quinoa
€100 million as bridging finance for startups
Verstegen introduces spice blends for vegetarian meals
Launch Dutch impact investment fund for early startups
Foodvalley Member Nysingh sets up 24/7 available Corona Alert Team for legal questions
Dutch firm “Appeltje-Eitje” opens 4th unmanned shop for daily farm-fresh products
Financial measures to cushion businesses from coronavirus impact
Covid-19: How are agrifood companies dealing with the virus?
9 New Agrifood Startups Prepare To Tackle Global Challenges
Microalgae producer Duplaco expands into new location with 20 times more production capacity
Rubisco Foods opens factory for high-quality fractionated vegetable protein
FUMI Ingredients receives investment of half a million euro for natural egg white replacers
F&A NEXT OPENS CALL FOR NEXT HEROES IN FOOD & AGTECH
StartLife and BDO continue their collaboration to support food and agri startups
Three accelerator programs for agrifood startups and scale-ups, spring 2020 the Netherlands
Novish: Launch first European plant based ‘fish’company
Nutreco and lowercarbon capital join Mosa Meat to accelerate market introduction
GreenFood50 acquires Dutch Quinoa Group activities from The Quinoa Company
Evolution Meats: conquering Europe with vegetable kebabs
StartLife Presents Seven New AgriFood Challengers
Limagrain Enters into Partnership With StartLife
Unilever opens new global Foods Innovation Centre on Wageningen campus
Multiflour and MFH-Pulses developed new plant protein product: FabaTex®60
Unovis invests in EVOLUTION MEATS
Ojah BV announces the launch of ‘The World’s First Vegan Ribs’
OnePlanet Research Center wants to connect with Gelderland businesses
European Court of Justice paves the way for natural phages against Listeria
Local market puts food waste on the map (in Dutch)
Most complete potato genome to date
Plenty of opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs in Japan (in Dutch)
Foodvalley provides sound support for joint business development
Plant protein project connects Dutch soybean chain
Jansen Poultry Equipment starts development insects breeding machine
Japanese company Kubota establishes an office on Wageningen Campus
Protix opens the largest insect factory in the world
Papendal: Global experts in sports nutrition
Dutch Quinoa Group becomes The Quinoa Company
GRO oyster mushrooms: circular production and trade
Suiker Unie is going green
Kikkoman takes a collaborative approach to business in Europe
