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“In 2050 our food system needs to offer food security to ten billion people worldwide. Tasty, affordable, healthy and sustainable food, produced with respect for animals and our planet. It is a major challenge but one that is achievable if we join forces and shape the future of food together.
Since 2004 Foodvalley NL has been developing and strengthening an international ecosystem of organizations that work together to realize the transition to a sustainable food system. We work closely with corporates, SMEs and governments at every level, and with renowned educational and research institutions.
Members of the Foodvalley ecosystem challenge, support and connect with each other. Together, we set the agenda and initiate and develop programs to scale up innovations more quickly and help companies to develop and grow more swiftly. The new activities that we foster generate international interest and create a flywheel of scientific development and economic growth that brings benefits for all.
Help us to accelerate the transition to a sustainable food system and, at the same time, help your company to accelerate innovation and business development. Foodvalley Members have access to the best facilities, resources across a wide scope of industries and disciplines and to potential investors and partnerships worldwide. Join us and benefit from all the advantages of a Foodvalley membership.
We need to work together to realize breakthrough solutions that lead to structural system change – for our own future and that of generations to come.”
Marjolein Brasz, Managing Director Foodvalley NL
Since 2004 Foodvalley NL has been developing and strengthening an international ecosystem of organizations that work together to realize the transition to a sustainable food system. We work closely with corporates, SMEs and governments at every level, and with renowned educational and research institutions.
Members of the Foodvalley ecosystem challenge, support and connect with each other. Together, we set the agenda and initiate and develop programs to scale up innovations more quickly and help companies to develop and grow more swiftly. The new activities that we foster generate international interest and create a flywheel of scientific development and economic growth that brings benefits for all.
Help us to accelerate the transition to a sustainable food system and, at the same time, help your company to accelerate innovation and business development. Foodvalley Members have access to the best facilities, resources across a wide scope of industries and disciplines and to potential investors and partnerships worldwide. Join us and benefit from all the advantages of a Foodvalley membership.
We need to work together to realize breakthrough solutions that lead to structural system change – for our own future and that of generations to come.”
Marjolein Brasz, Managing Director Foodvalley NL
Overview
Location
Netherlands, Gelderland, Wageningen
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2004
Mentions in press and media 24
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| Oct 2, 2026 | Opinion: Blending Climate With Taste & Price Was A Win for Food at NYC Climate Week | 4 Mins Read Vicky Bond, CEO of research non-profit Madre Brava, argues that the future of food looks encouraging following this year’s NYC Climate Week. Food was a thing at New York Climate Week 2026. This year, amid some concern that it ha... |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Dutch Govt Urged to Develop National Plant-Based Strategy with €65M Annual Fund | 5 Mins Read Dozens of organisations have called on the Dutch government to create a national action plan for plant-based food, alongside a €65M annual acceleration fund. To realise its aim of raising the share of plant protein consumption t... |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Dutch Govt Invests in Project to Bring Fibre-Rich Blended Meat Products to France | 4 Mins Read The Netherlands Enterprise Agency has committed up to €400,000 ($465,000) in funding for a Partners for International Business cluster to help companies develop blended proteins for the meat-reducing French market. As blended me... |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Dutch Startups Urge Government to Invest €200M via EU Scheme for Alternative Protein Scale-Up | 5 Mins Read Future food businesses in the Netherlands are calling on the government to make at least €200M available via an EU funding mechanism to expand alternative protein production. The Netherlands may already be a food tech leader, bu... |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Blended Proteins 4% Cheaper Than Meat As Supermarkets Drive Category in Netherlands | 4 Mins Read Private-label products make up the majority of blended protein launches in the Netherlands, which are 4.4% cheaper on average than meat and dairy, according to a new analysis. Whether it’s the local grocer or the Grand Prix, ble... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Foodvalley’s UPcycled4Food Initiative to Advance Circular Solutions in Meat & Dairy Alternatives | Dutch food innovation hub Foodvalley has launched the UPcycled4Food initiative, designed to support the integration of upcycled ingredients into mainstream food production. Backed by funding from the Laudes Foundation, the programme will in... |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Dutch Govt Cements Sustainable Protein Leadership with €25M Investment in Scale-Up Facilities | 5 Mins Read The Netherlands has launched two open-access facilities with a €25M injection – to scale up planet-friendly food production via cellular agriculture. Further cementing its position as a future food leader, the government of the ... |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Europe’s Premier Event for Alternative Protein Innovation Returns With Stellar Lineup | The Future of Protein Production event organised by Future-Proof Group Media is set to take place from 23-24 October at Rai Amsterdam, showcasing innovations and cutting-edge solutions for alternative protein innovations. Industry pioneers,... |
| Jul 9, 2024 | New Foodvalley NL Report Advocates for Alt Protein Hubs to Accelerate a Climate-Neutral Food System | Dutch firms Foodvalley and Invest-NL have released a new report suggesting strategic recommendations to accelerate the production of alternative proteins in the Netherlands to drive the transition to a climate-neutral food system. Advanceme... |
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FAQ about Foodvalley
When was Foodvalley founded?
Foodvalley was founded in 2004.
What has the press written about Foodvalley?
Parsers VC has collected 24 articles mentioning Foodvalley, among them “Opinion: Blending Climate With Taste & Price Was A Win for Food at NYC Climate Week” (Oct 2, 2026) and “Dutch Govt Urged to Develop National Plant-Based Strategy with €65M Annual Fund” (Sep 14, 2026).
Is Foodvalley still active?
Yes, Foodvalley is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 16, 2026.