Global Insight: Plant-based and alternative proteins industry with focus on the Netherlands

Online Global Insight: Plant-based and alternative proteins - where to look for insight? We look to the Netherlands and you are invited!

Join us for this edition of Global Insight with focus on the plant-based and alternative protein industry. The Netherlands is one of the leading countries in this field, therefore, we are looking for inspiration at one of the leading clusters: Foodvalley NL. With their network, The Protein Community, they provide innovative solutions and driving the industry forward. Their focus on sustainable, healthy, and innovative food solutions is aligned with the global trend towards a more plant-based diet. 

During the webinar, you will also learn about the latest trends and opportunities from one of our members: Plantevækst. The company's focus on sustainable and organic plant-based products is in line with the growing demand for healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives. You will also hear and get inspired by two business cases and hear about their innovative journey and their international experiences.

Next step "The Plant-based Innovation Tour to the Netherlands"

This Global Insight serves as an inspiration for you to experience how the Dutch companies are working with innovation within the plant-based and alternative protein industry. Additionally, we hope the webinar will inspire you to join us for “The Plant-based Innovation Tour to the Netherlands” 20-23 November, 2023. Including a visit to one of Europe's leading food events:  "Free From Functional Food & Health Ingredients”. in Amsterdam. The event's focus on plant-based, vegan, organic, and functional ingredients reflects the growing trend towards healthier and more sustainable food options. The food event includes a trade fair, conferences, innovation tours and one-to-one matchmaking meetings.  

Join us in June online and in November onsite

Overall, the webinar, event, and tour provide an excellent opportunity to learn more about the plant-based and alternative protein industry and its latest trends. The growing demand for sustainable, healthy, and innovative food solutions is driving the industry forward, and it is essential to stay up to date with the latest developments and innovations. Not only learning, but you will also have the opportunity to meet potential cooperation partners.

Agenda

09:00-09:15

Welcome by Rubin Dollerup Nielsen, Business Developer Manager, Food & Bio Cluster Denmark

09:15-09:35

Presentation of The Protein Community by Leo Koning, Community Manager, Protein Community, Foodvalley NL (Leading Dutch cluster)

The Protein Community, powered by Foodvalley NL, connects alt-protein start-ups and corporates world wide. and has more than 100 partners. Accelerating their innovations and business growth by coupling them by inspiring international partners, capital, unique facilities and knowledge and providing in-depth events.

09:35-09:55

“Trends and opportunities for plant-based products" By Christian Winther, Plantevækst

Plantevækst is a front runner for promoting the plant-based opportunities in Denmark working with prominent companies, influencers, politicians and organisations to push the plant-based movement forward.

09:55-10:10

Presentation of Dutch company Future Food Group by Matthijs Nieuwkoop, Product Development Manager

Future Food Group is producing healthy & sustainable meat and fish successors that cannot be distinguished from the real thing. They use innovative techniques and natural ingredients to achieve this.

10:10-10:25

Presentation of the Danish company Bælg by Mikkel Præst, Co-founder

Bælg is producing sustainable and healthy confectionary products made of chick peas coated with chocolate

 10:25-10:40

Presentation of the Plant-based Innovation Tour to the Netherlands, including a visit “Free From Functional Food & Health Ingredients 2023”

By Susanne Baden Jørgensen, Senior International Manager, Food & Bio Cluster Denmark

 10:40-11:00 

Discussion- Reflection

End of webinar

The Global Insight will take place online and you will receive a link a few days before the webinar.

Innovationskraft
When you participate in this event, your time will be used as co-financing for the project Innovationkraft, which is funded by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsstyrelsen at a standard rate. Read more about the project