Synergy in food is the company behind the brand Be Frank. Be Frank develops, produces and sells "bug based food". All activities are executed from the brand new and FSCC22000 certified production plant. Be Frank supplies burgers, bitterballs, sausages and pulled meat made from insect protein. Beside meat replacers the portfolio consists pancake mix, cake premix and protein shakes.
Be Frank provides sustainable, healthy and tasty products which contribute to the protein transition and directly support the change to a more healthy life style and better world. Good for you, good for the planet.

Products and Services Offered:

• Be Frank offers food products based on insectprotein. The products have a high protein level, are a source of fiber and are rich in micro nutrients such as vitamin, minerals and omega 3 fatty acids.

• Be Frank has got an omni channel sales structure. Products can be bought via webshop, foodservice and from the foodtruck at (food)festivals.

Unique Selling Points:

• Sunstainable, healthy and tasty food that has got a front runner positon in the protein transition and contributes to lower CO2 emmision.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Be Frank is looking for collabortions within the food sector. Collaborations in research & development, marketing and sales. Building a strong supply chain that contributes to the protein transition and is setting realistic sustainability goals.

Boermarke - established in 1988 - is a world-leading producer of plant-based dairy alternatives in the categories of cheese, yogurt, and ice cream, serving foodservice and larger supermarket chains, primarily in Europe. Through a continuous focus on innovation in taste and nutritional value, Boermarke has positioned itself as a qualitatively leading market leader. A year and a half ago, Boermarke divested its dairy products to fully concentrate on plant-based alternatives. With its delicious plant-based alternatives, Boermarke aims to make people happy in a healthier world.

Products and Services Offered:

The products of Boermarke are, both in terms of taste and nutritional values, very close to the animal-based versions, for example, a Greek yogurt with 10% fat and 4.6% protein. Other products in the yogurt category include soy yogurt, coconut yogurt, quark, SKYR, crème fraîche, high-protein quark, and many flavors. The cheese is available in slices, grated, and also in specialties such as spreadable cream cheese, feta, and Parmesan flakes. Ice cream comes in basic flavors like vanilla and popular varieties like Cookie Dough and Salted Caramel.

Unique Selling Points:

Boermarke is a mature partner in an emerging market. With 35 years of experience and continuous R&D investment, it is an innovative specialist in plant-based dairy products. The company has long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders, as well as the scale to serve large markets, deliver high-quality products, and meet the demands of large-scale plant-based dairy production. These factors make Boermarke unique.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Boermarke is looking for regional or national distributors outside of Europe, as well as larger retailers worldwide to expand our reach. We are also seeking companies that would like to produce our recipes outside of Europe with our expertise. Lastly, we welcome interested investors or other parties seeking collaboration. We are always open to partnerships and investments.

Cellular Agriculture Netherlands foundation (CAN) was founded in 2021. This foundation exists to stimulate Cellular Agriculture in the Netherlands and worldwide. CAN raises funds for this and takes responsibility for making this sector flourish by leading and implementing programs. The foundation will achieve its goal by building a complete ecosystem for cellular agriculture, based on five pillars: Education, Research, Scaling up, Social integration and Innovation. CAN strengthens the sector by bringing stakeholders together in a growing community. We listen to input, share activities and organize events. We work on the development of the Dutch CA sector. CAN is supported by a the world largest funding of 60m from the Dutch NationalGrowthFund for a total 8 year public private plan of 110m.

Products and Services Offered:

CAN wants to help accelerate the development of this market by supporting:

• Training qualified personnel for the desired growth.

• Public knowledge sharing of technological developments.
  Construction of facilities to be able to scale up, because that requires high investments and specific engineering knowledge that is only available in limited numbers.

• Social support that is expressed in broad support and initiatives, and also legislation in Europe.

• Good conditions for the establishment and development of start-ups.

CAN wants to eliminate these problems and build a fully-fledged CA ecosystem.

Unique Selling Points:

• Education: Offering relevant education at MBO, HBO and WO level.

• Research: Stimulating public knowledge development in this area.

• Scaling up: Making public facilities available for scaling up.

• Social integration: Promoting involvement of consumers, farmers and urban communities who consider cellular agriculture as an option.

• Innovation: Stimulating innovation by supporting start-ups and creating an environment where they can grow into scale-ups.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

CAN strengthens the sector by bringing stakeholders together in a growing community.
We cordially invite organizations that are (want to be) active in the CA sector to become part of the community.

For more information, we would like to invite you for a (digital) cup of coffee: contact us and someone from the board will connect with you soon.

Cosun Protein is committed to creating next generation plant-based proteins that change the development of plant-based products. We actively contribute to the protein transition by supplying the industry with high-quality plant-based protein ingredients that are as good, if not better than, products based on animal-derived proteins.

Our first commercial protein, called Tendra®, is known for its unique properties in the areas of taste and functionality. Tendra® is introduced in 2022 and is a game-changing product that is the result of our proprietary extraction technology. At Cosun Protein we aim to partner with food producing companies to create better tasting, more sustainable and healthier, food products.

Products and Services Offered:

Consumers want sustainably sourced, nutritious ingredients. Above all though, they want products that taste great. On all these points, Cosun Protein’s Tendra® delivers. This functional, taste-neutral protein, sourced from fava beans cultivated in Europe, is perfect for creating dairy-alternative and animal-free products that meet today’s consumer demands. Our plant-based protein also offers excellent functional properties. Discover how we can help you to stand out from the crowd!

Unique Selling Points:

Tendra Faba Bean Proten Isolate offers:

• Mild taste

• Easy Dissolvable

• Excellent emulsification properties

• Sustainably sourced

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

At Cosun Protein we aim to partner with food producing companies to create better tasting, more sustainable and healthier, food products.

Danone is bringing health through food to as many people as possible through a unique range of products, leading in dairy, plant-based products, packaged waters and infant nutrition/specialized nutrition.

We continuously invest in nutrition research.

Danone has over 125 years of expertise in Specialized Nutrition. We develop pioneering products that support people of all ages with specific nutritional needs, including babies and people with health conditions like cancer or stroke. We also provide services and educational programs to help families, caregivers, patients, and healthcare professionals make informed choices on nutrition and health.

Products and Services Offered:

International Brands: Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Danette, Danone, Danonino, International Delight, Silk, YoPro

Unique Selling Points:

• 125 years of expertise in Specialized Nutrition;

• Pioneering products that support people of all ages with specific nutritional needs, including
  babies and people with health conditions like cancer or stroke;

• Services and educational programs to help families, caregivers, patients, and healthcare
  professionals make informed choices on nutrition and health.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

At Danone Global Research & Innovation, we partner with a global network of trusted partners across the fields of health, nutrition and technology. This collaborative approach brings strength to our research, innovation and technology programmes, making it possible to translate concepts into products that meet patient and consumer needs. Our network includes key opinion leaders in specific fields, healthcare providers, suppliers, scientists, policy makers, patients, technologists and many more.

We are a start-up company focussing on the production of plant based dairy alternatives. Our company is a former dairy farm which has transformed into a plant based dairy farm over the last 5 years. We provide different plant based yoghurt varieties to retailers and food service companies in The Netherlands. We find it important to make the plant based dairy chain as local as possible. For this reason we partly grow and harvest our own protein crops, with a strong focus on soy.

Products and Services Offered:

Plant based yoghurt alternatives in different varieties.

Unique Selling Points:

Local chain, high in fibres, strong brand story, delicious products.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Companies and specialists with expertise in soy processing. Especially in alt. dairy or dairy like products.

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss company with dual headquarters in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland and Maastricht, Netherlands, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

Products and Services Offered:

In the Business Unit Taste, Texture & Health, we partner with the food and beverage industry to balance great taste with sustainability, ensuring no compromise between palate and planet.

Our ingredient solutions not only enhance consumers’ taste experiences but also provide health and functional benefits.

Unique Selling Points:

Over 155 years of heritage in science and innovation, with:

• 15 R&D facilities for key global markets, 9 of which are dedicated to Taste, Texture & Health

• 16,000+ patents across ~2,600 patent families

• 2,000+ of the brightest scientists

• 100+ science partnerships to unlock new possibilities

Taste, Texture & Health revenues were €3.2 bn in 2024.

53 Food application & creation labs and 39 production locations to bring food solutions to the market.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Everybody who is interested to learn more about the food solutions of dsm firmenich, or who is interested in partnering with dsm firmenich for co development of innovative food ingredients or solutions, you can contact: Yoshiaki Arai
Senior Director, Commercial, Taste, Japan & Korea
T +81 (0)44 543 6112
Kawasaki-City, Kanagawa, Japan 2120013

Dutch Organics is able to source the highest quality products from all around the world. By focusing on sustainable sourcing and with our commitment to finding a solution for any challenge that might arise, we provide our customers with the best product for each of their specific needs.

At Dutch Organics we take a comprehensive approach to sustainability. We strive towards building meaningful, long-term relationships with all our different partners, customers and stakeholders.

Products and Services Offered:

Dutch Organics offers a wide variety of certified organic raw materials for use in the food industry. In this way, we offer our customers a one-stop-shop experience for all of their organic needs. Whether it be grains, seeds, rice, pulses, proteins, flours & starches or herbs & spices, we are able to supply our customers with premium products to match their individual requirements.

Unique Selling Points:

With our expertise and wide network in the ORGANIC food industry, Dutch Organics is able to source the highest quality products from all around the world.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Founder of Dutch Organics, Akbar Mirzada, has been in the organic industry for more than a decade.

We are committed to strengthening the position of Dutch high-quality, sustainable products and innovative solutions for a sustainable food system in Japan. Together with our colleagues at the Mission and in The Hague, we identify challenges and opportunities for Dutch produce, knowledge and innovation and offer expert support to help the Dutch agri-food sector to capitalize on opportunities and overcome problems.

Products and Services Offered:

Our vision is to contribute to the transition to circular agriculture in the Netherlands and to position the Netherlands as a valuable partner in making Japan’s food system more sustainable. To that end we promote and support sustainable agricultural trade between the Netherlands and Japan, collaboration on innovation and exchange of knowledge and know-how, and maintain, facilitate and expand bilateral co-operation between the Netherlands and Japan. We value dialogue for better mutual understanding and believe Japan offers possibilities for mutual inspiration.

The Protein Community, is the driving force behind the scenes of the protein transition. As the first and largest community dedicated to the application of plant-based ingredients in food, we have a proven track record of innovation and impact. With over 150 partners and an international network of 400+ entrepreneurs, it has enabled the launch and scale-up of more than 200 new products, ingredients, and technologies since 2017.
We facilitate our partners in connecting with other companies and diverse stakeholders—from retailers to governments—and predict emerging trends like hybrid solutions, fibers, and fermentation before they reshape the market. We are network, turning plant proteins into real business opportunities by focusing on practical and achievable solutions for impact.

Products and Services Offered:

The Protein Community is a diverse network, bringing together start-ups, SMEs, corporates, and everything in between. Is your company contributing to the protein transition? Then you are welcome to join. Our community represents the entire value chain, ensuring a wealth of expertise and collaboration. This includes farmers, ingredient producers, product developers, retailers, investors, knowledge institutes, governments, innovation agencies, consultants, machine builders, and more. Together, we drive innovation and impact across the international protein landscape.

Unique Selling Points:

The road to a sustainable and fair food system is long and has no clearly defined route. No one can do it alone. Farmers, producers, retailers, investors, and policymakers must join forces to drive real impact.
Foodvalley (foundation/NGO) has an organising and initiating role in this, bringing stakeholders together to turn ideas into action. The future is uncertain, but one thing is clear: by working together, we can shape it. Let’s start today!

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

We are looking forward to meeting with Gamechangers in the Protein Transition: Companies (from start-ups to corporates), Organisations/NGO's, Prgrams, Research Institutes, Enablers in engineering & market research, and investors for funding.

Horizon is the regional development agency for the province of Flevoland. Our team of professionals works every day to support foreign and local entrepreneurs who want to grow in a healthy way. Whether you’re looking to grow personally, need funding, support with your next step, or have international ambitions — together, we’ll push boundaries. There are three main channels of support we offer: innovation, internationalization and capital.

Products and Services Offered:

We’re happy to help you get a clear picture of where you stand and make sure you and your business move into the next phase at the right time and in the right way. We don’t just look at the money - we also focus on your customers, product, business model and team. That way, you can grow consistently and in a healthy way.

Unique Selling Points:

• Local expertise, strong networks

• Tailored growth support

• Access to financing

• Support across all growth phases: from startup to scale-up - we help businesses take the right steps at the right time

• Focus on sustainable and healthy growth: growth that’s not just fast, but smart - with attention to people, planet and long-term success

• Gateway to international opportunities

• Hands-on and approachable

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Innovative start-ups, scale-ups, or established SMEs looking to make an impact and achieve sustainable growth.

We are Hutten. We provide food, beverages and hospitality services to businesses, healthcare institutions, and restaurants in addition to meetings and events throughout the Netherlands. Our teamworkers lead the way with their boundless energy to add value and provide meaning to our clients, suppliers, each other and society. In November Hutten joined forces with Albron. We have over 7,000 employees and a revenue of over 400 mln. euros.

Products and Services Offered:

• Catering

• Sourcing

• Logistics

• Production

• Product development

Unique Selling Points:

• Sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Hutten strives for a positive impact on people and the environment.

• Artisan and fresh products: The company emphasizes using fresh, artisanal ingredients.

• Innovative and tailor-made concepts: Hutten develops creative and flexible catering solutions.

• Focus on health and well-being: With attention to healthy nutrition and well-being.

• Strong customer focus and service: The Hutten team is known for their personal approach and dedication.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Innovative nutritional solutions for healthcare or catering in general.

Impuls Zeeland is the regional development agency for the province of Zeeland, NL. We help entrepreneurs to innovate, internationalize and invest in new business opportunities. We do this free of charge, as an independent organization, with a lot of experience, impressive references and a broad network.

Products and Services Offered:

Impuls Zeeland is dedicated to helping companies in Zeeland make their international dreams come true. We connect entrepreneurs in Zeeland with one another and with potential clients abroad. We provide them with fully tailor-made assistance and local and international entrepreneurs looking to grow their business.

Our large international network for all our services helps us find a suitable solution for every company and every question. We are happy to sit down with you to see where we can provide assistance. Impuls Zeeland provides these services free of charge.

Unique Selling Points:

Our international network is our biggest strenght.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

We are looking to connect with development agencies or chambre of commerces all over the world. All contacts that we can link to the companies in Zeeland are interesting. Our focus is to broaden our horizon and learn more about the sector.

Products and Services Offered:

Our platform provides a complete market view:

• Consumer Insights: Tracking lifestyle and behavior shifts;

• Category Insights: Identifying growth opportunities and emerging trends;

• Products: A huge new product database;

• Ingredients: Analyzing established and emerging ingredients;

• Flavors: Exploring flavor innovations to inspire strategies;

• Packaging: Monitoring trends shaping future packaging;

• Consultancy: Offering custom data analysis, competitive screening, and consumer research integration to identify opportunities and validate strategies.

Unique Selling Points:

Innova Market Insights stands out with the world’s largest and most detailed new product database, extensive consumer insights, and deep industry expertise. We inspire innovation by analyzing consumer trends and their impact on CPG categories. Our granular knowledge of global product innovations allows us to track evolving directions and identify key opportunities for category growth, helping businesses stay ahead in a dynamic market.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

We seek clients who prioritize data-driven decision-making for their domestic markets and are eager to explore new opportunities abroad. Ideal partners include companies looking to leverage market intelligence to optimize product strategies, identify emerging trends, and expand their reach globally through informed, strategic insights.

Innova Market Insights is a global leader in market intelligence, specializing in the food, beverage, beauty, and personal care sectors. With over 30 years of experience, we provide insights that help businesses make informed decisions and drive growth. Our purpose is to inspire innovation through expertise in consumer trends and their impact on FMCG categories.

Our deep knowledge of product innovations worldwide allows us to track evolving trends and identify key opportunities for category innovation. By combining trend expertise with intelligence on product introductions, we help businesses stay ahead in an ever-changing market landscape.

ISPT (Institute for Sustainable Process Technology) is an independent, non-profit innovation network based in the Netherlands. In collaboration with industry, research institutions, and government, ISPT drives the transition toward a sustainable, circular, and carbon-neutral process industry. It focuses on three key areas: energy, raw materials, and agrifood. A leading initiative is the Fascinating program, which aims to build a future-proof food system through healthy nutrition, sustainable farming, circular use of residues, and energy-efficient processing. ISPT promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing to accelerate impact by 2050.

Products and Services Offered:

ISPT offers international partners, including Japanese companies and institutions, a gateway to the European innovation ecosystem in agro-food and sustainable process technology. We co-develop collaborative R&D projects, connect partners to EU networks, and provide access to leading industry, science, and policy players. Through joint innovation, we accelerate the transition to a circular, carbon-neutral industry.

Unique Selling Points:

ISPT offers Japanese partners access to Europe’s agro-food innovation ecosystem. We co-develop R&D projects on sustainable agriculture, food processing, and nutrition. As a neutral non-profit, we connect industry, research, and government to create healthy, circular food systems with low environmental impact.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

We are actively seeking collaboration with Japanese partners in the field of innovative, great-tasting plant-based foods, with a strong focus on fermentation and other advanced processing techniques. Our goal is to co-create new food products based on plants that can be grown sustainably in the Netherlands, bringing together Japanese expertise in flavor, processing, and food culture with Dutch agricultural innovation and supply chain infrastructure.

INVEJA with 3 production sites (2 in France, 1 in The Netherlands) is a leader in nutri-functional plant-based protein solutions, offering high-quality ingredients sourced mainly from our own fields (Lupin, wheat, Soy, chick pea, lentil, ...).

Since 1978, we have specialized in lupin-based ingredients, developing products such as enzymatic flours, protein powders, for a wide range of applications: bakery, meat substitutes, beverages, plant-based dairy, and cosmetics. Our commitment to sustainability is at the core of our mission. Leveraging the nitrogen-fixing properties of lupin, we promote environmentally friendly agriculture and transparent supply chains. INVEJA is your ideal partner for innovating in the plant protein sector while ensuring quality and environmental responsibility.

Products and Services Offered:

INVEJA is a leader in nutri-functional plant-based protein solutions, offering high-quality ingredients mainly sourced from our own fields. Our primary ingredients include lupin, soy, oat, fava bean, chickpea, lentil, white bean, and red bean, all available in both native and toasted flour forms, with organic options also offered. For lupin, we provides native flour, toasted flour, flakes, protein concentrate, fiber, and bits. For soy, we can supply native flour, toasted flour, fiber, and bits. We are committed to sharing our R&D expertise under a confidentiality NDA.

Unique Selling Points:

INVEJA offers a wide variety of lupin ingredients, including native flour, toasted flour, flakes, protein concentrate, and bits.
With our expertise since 1978, we are able to assist our customers in R&D development and help them understand the health benefits of lupin. The construction of a shared and transparent value chain remains our key strength. Thus, we arrange visits to our lupin farms, providing a comprehensive overview of the balanced supply chain established.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

During this business trip to Japan, my primary focus is on targeting companies that believe healthy eating is essential for nourishing future generations and promoting the well-being and health of both humans and animals. I aim to share my passion and expertise with distributors or direct industrial clients interested in incorporating lupin into their product offerings.
My main market segments include: bakery, pastry, sports nutrition, dairy and meat alternatives, pasta, and egg substitutes.

Magellan Food Ingredients is a B2B distributor of food ingredients which help to improve planetary health by reducing or replacing animal ingredients. We focus on a few key sectors such as meat alternatives, hybrid meat, sports nutrition and bakery. We have a broad range of ingredients which allow formulators to replace animal ingredients without compromising on taste or texture. These include textured vegetable proteins, protein isolates, natural colours, binders, flavours and maskers. We pride ourselves on our quick turnaround times, cross-cultural collaboration and creative solutions.

Products and Services Offered:

Food ingredients such as textured vegetable proteins from pea, sunflower or fava beans (also organic); protein isolates (80%+) from pea, fava, peanut and rice; natural methyl cellulose replacers; plant based fats which replicate animal fats; sweet soluble fibers.

Unique Selling Points:

Fast acting, accessible, easy to work with, solution-focused, creative in finding solutions, transparent.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Japanese companies offering innovative plant based ingredients to replace animal ingredients as well as Japanese companies producing meat alternatives, hybrid meat and plant based sports nutrition. Ideally these companies are looking for soy free solutions.

Meatable is leading the charge in revolutionizing how the meat industry sources and produces meat. We are a vendor-partner to the meat industry and provide the science and technology to sustainably produce affordable, great-tasting, real meat at scale. Meatable’s cultivated meat technology is designed to complement and integrate into the existing traditional meat industry’s supply chains, offering opportunities for partnerships that strengthen the entire system. We accomplish this without harming animals or the planet, 25x times faster than traditional protein. It is the solution for feeding a hungry planet in the future.

Products and Services Offered:

Cultivated meat technology.

Unique Selling Points:

Our business model is aimed at licensing our cultivated meat technology to interested partners. Our technology is best in class and scores high on taste, cost and scalability.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Strategic (meat) companies, food industry (processors, distributors), biotech.

NIZO is a globally leading private and independent contract research and manufacturing organization with 75+ years of expertise in food and health innovation.

Leveraging the integrated power of science and technology, we support food companies innovate efficiently and sustainably, from lab scale to semi-industrial production. These steps come together in our NIZO Pilot Plant – Europe’s largest open-access, food-grade pilot and scale-up facility. Now expanding to include the Biotechnology Fermentation Factory (BFF), this enables upscaling of precision fermentation processes with genetically modified micro-organisms (BFF), up to 10,000 liters.

Products and Services Offered:

Our expertise expands different areas of food science and production, including protein technology, fermentation and precision fermentation, bioinformatics, health, food processing, food safety and sensory experiences of food.

Unique Selling Points:

• Expertise: holistic approach, yet specialized - Across diverse fields of food science and production;

• De-risking your upscaling and processing journey - Guidance on what to do and what to avoid;

• Saving time & costs - Efficient solutions for faster market entry.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

NIZO supports both startups / scale-ups, as well as large FMCG and ingredient companies. We're flexible to adjust business models to market needs.

Nutreco is a leading animal nutrition company offering solutions that go beyond nutrition – we provide best-in-class advice and technology to help our customers produce more feed in a sustainable way to feed the growing population. With a strong foundation in animal feed, Nutreco also plays a pioneering role in the alternative protein space.

Recently, Nutreco opened the world’s first dedicated food-grade powder production facility for cell feed, aiming to develop cost-effective cell culture media. By bridging traditional animal nutrition with cutting-edge solutions for cultivated meat, Nutreco is committed to enabling the industry to scale and make sustainable protein accessible to a wider population.

Products and Services Offered:

Nutreco’s Boxmeer facility is the world’s first dedicated food-certified plant for producing cell feed, a nutrient-rich medium essential for cultivated meat and seafood. Cell feed supplies amino acids, vitamins, and minerals needed for efficient cell growth in bioreactors. Designed for scalability and cost-effectiveness, the facility helps address key industry challenges. Nutreco supplies startups and established players in cellular agriculture, supporting the commercial production of cultivated meat and seafood.

Unique Selling Points:

Research is a core pillar at Nutreco, driving innovation in animal nutrition and supply chains. We optimize nutritional ingredients to reduce costs and enhance efficiency, leveraging deep expertise in large-scale, cost-effective processing. Our safe, sustainable solutions support efficient feed-to-food conversion. By integrating our advanced nutritional knowledge with the rich heritage of traditional farming, we aim to ensure sustainable food production for generations to come.

OnePlanet Research Center is an innovation centre for chip and digital technologies in agriculture, food, health and environmental sensing, based in the Netherlands. It was founded in 2019 by microchip research centre imec, Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Radboud University (RU) and Radboudumc. With pioneering innovations at the intersection of agriculture, nutrition, health, environment and high-tech, OnePlanet contributes to solutions to major societal challenges. OnePlanet combines the domain expertise of WUR, RU and Radboudumc with the high-tech knowledge of imec. By working closely with companies and social organisations, these solutions are accelerated to the market and the end user. This ensures maximum societal impact.

Products and Services Offered:

• Joint R&D

• Development on demand

• Licensing

• Tech transfer

Unique Selling Points:

OnePlanet combines the domain expertise of WUR, RU and Radboudumc with the high-tech knowledge of imec. By working closely with companies and social organisations, these solutions are accelerated to the market and the end user.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Technology provider, device manufacturer, OEM supplier, medtech industry, consumer electronics industry, pharmaceutical & neutraceutical companies.

The East Netherlands Development Agency (Oost NL) promotes economic growth and new jobs in the Eastern part of the Netherlands. We pursue this task by encouraging entrepreneurs to innovate, invest, develop international markets and by creating a beneficial business infrastructure.

Oost NL focuses on the knowledge-driven share of companies in the region, especially in the following industries: Agro-Food, Life Sciences & Health, High-Tech, Energy and Environmental Technology and Manufacturing Industries.

Products and Services Offered:

Through us, international companies can gain access to our regional networks as well as assistance with trade promotion. Under the GO4EXPORT umbrella, various regional partners closely cooperate to support SMEs from the east of the Netherlands. The program is coordinated by lead partner Oost NL. Services include assistance in finding international partners, providing information about international markets, organizing trade events, trade delegations and participation in collective pavilions at international trade fairs.

GO4EXPORT is the export program of the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel, situated in the east of the Netherlands. Oost NL works with businesses in both provinces and is commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy and the respective provinces.

Planet B.io is a non-profit innovation ecosystem at the Biotech Campus Delft, dedicated to accelerating the growth of biotech and foodtech companies. We are located in Delft, the Netherlands, close to renowned institutes such as the Technical University of Delft and dsm-firmenich. Our community in Delft is growing fast, we currently house 19 companies and aim to grow to 30 in de next two years. We offer a one-stop shop for biotech and foodtech companies to innovate, ranging from modern workspaces up to and extensive network of experts and investors that are needed to support the companies in our community. Planet B.io believes success is largely based on human interactions and access to networks, we are there to help you grow!

Products and Services Offered:

• We offer a one-stop shop for biotech and foodtech companies to innovate, with access to local talent, offices, labs, shared equipment, pilot facilities, and greenfield space for production.

• We also offer an extensive network of organizations and experts to provide all necessary technical, business and organizational support to boost the growth of the companies in our community.

• Last, we work closely with the public sector to create subsidies and to improve legislation, and actively involve our community in inspirational sessions with policy makers.

Unique Selling Points:

• We are 100% focused on biotech and food tech.

• We are located at the vibrant west of the Netherlands, close to international airports.

• We are a dedicated team of 10 professionals to offer all you need to grow your company.

• We have a personal approach and like to work hard, but also make time to have fun together.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

All Biotech and Food Tech companies active in developing food ingredients or non-food biotech solutions, looking for a good working space in the Netherlands. We are happy to invite you to our community and support your growth in all possible ways.

Protinext B.V. is a CDMO biotechnology company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, specializing in the development and production of plant-based proteins. The company focuses on harnessing the power of micro-organisms for various applications in food, feed, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals.
Protinext emphasizes sustainability, innovation and quality in its operations, utilizing advanced processing technologies and a state-of-the-art laboratory.

Products and Services Offered:

Protinext provides state-of-the-art laboratories and R&D facilities, enabling a complete scale-up pathway—from test tubes and benchtop reactors to 50L and 500L pilot-scale systems, and further to 5,000L and 50,000L commercial-scale fermentation reactors. The service offering is complemented by downstream processing (DSP) capabilities, including equipment for dewatering, drying, and customized post-processing solutions.

Unique Selling Points:

• Full-Scale Fermentation – From lab to 50,000L commercial reactors.

• Advanced R&D – State-of-the-art labs for tailored development.

• Microorganism Expertise – Focus on plant-based systems.

• Integrated DSP – In-house custom processing.

• Flexible CDMO – Scalable, client-driven biotech manufacturing.

• Strategic Location – Strong life sciences ecosystem.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Ingredient Buyers & Distributors

• Food & beverage firms seeking sustainable proteins or specialty ingredients.

• Cosmetic brands looking for bioactive, clean-label ingredients.

• Nutraceutical companies interested in microalgae-derived compounds.

• Distributors with strong networks in food, pharma, or wellness.

B2B Manufacturing Partners

• Firms needing fermentation capacity.

• Biotech startups seeking CDMO support.

The Provincial Council, the Executive Council, and the King's Commissioner together form the government of the province of Flevoland. The administrative organization supports the governors in various ways. The organization of the province of Flevoland consists of approximately 450 employees. At the head is the management. They are the link between the government and the administrative organization.

Products and Services Offered:

75 years ago, the IJsselmeer area was still the Zuiderzee. Flevoland did not yet exist. Flevoland was conceived, created, and developed by people. Area development is in Flevoland's DNA. Here, something was made from nothing. We continue this development.

Unique Selling Points:

Flevoland is the largest land reclamation project in the world, showcasing Dutch ingenuity and engineering. Known as the vegetable garden of the Netherlands, its fertile soil supports extensive agriculture. Visitors can explore farm shops, food forests, and local markets. The province has a rich cultural history, with attractions like the Batavialand museum and the historic fishing village of Urk, offering insights into its maritime past and development.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Collaboration with Japan provides Flevoland access to advanced technologies and innovative solutions in agriculture and food production. By partnering with Japanese experts, Flevoland can leverage cutting-edge techniques in sustainable farming, precision agriculture, and food processing. This enhances the efficiency and productivity of Flevoland's agricultural sector and promotes high-quality, safe, and nutritious food products, ensuring a sustainable and secure food supply for the future.

The province of Gelderland lies in the east of the Netherlands. In terms of area (5,137 km2) it is the largest of the twelve provinces of the Netherlands. Gelderland’s 51 municipalities are home to 2 million inhabitants with a Gross Regional Product of € 78.3 billion. Gelderland is located strategically between the main port of Rotterdam, Schiphol Airport Amsterdam, the German Ruhr area and on the Rhine Alpine corridor.

The region has a varied landscape with forests, including the popular touristic destination ‘Veluwe’, large rivers with its unique floodplains and dikes and rural areas. You will also find modern urban hubs such as Arnhem, Nijmegen and Wageningen with international secondary schools and universities supporting the knowledge-based economy.

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Gelderland has more than 160 knowledge institutes. The province fosters collaboration among companies, knowledge institutes, and government entities in regional clusters focusing on the domains of Food, Health, Energy and Hightech/semicon. The agrifood sector in the Province of Gelderland - with over 3,000 food business establishments, 12,000 farmers and over 79,000 jobs - is valued at approx. 3,5-4 billion euros. Of all companies operating in the Netherlands dedicated to advancing the development of sustainable, plant-based proteins 40 percent are located within the borders of Gelderland.

Gelderland is the home base of Food Valley. The Food Valley area is the home where international food companies, research institutes, and Wageningen University and Research Centre are concentrated and within the Food Valley about 15,000 professionals are active in food related sciences and technological development. As a result, the province houses several prominent R&D centers of multinational corporations such as Unilever, FrieslandCampina, Upfield, KWS Vegetables, and KraftHeinz. And also the R&D activities of Japanese companies such as Kikkoman Europe R&D Laboratory and Kubota Innovation Center Europe are located here.

The province of North Holland is a thriving region, where 2.8 million people live and 1.6 million people find work. In our region recreational opportunities and nature are never far away. The
province is committed to a healthy living environment, this also includes supporting a healthy lifestyle, a rich cultural offer and the preservation of our cultural heritage. From an economic point of view it is arguably the most vital part of the Dutch economy.

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The Province of North Holland can fill in a concrete role in the second part of the mission at the World Expo in which we can give a presentation on behalf of the plant protein provinces about the programs and projects in the Netherlands and the role of the regional government in this. In addition we can take care of the substantive preparation and support of the 2 deputies on site. Thirdly, in relation to the Japanese visit, it can define opportunities for cooperation or possible investments between North Holland and Japan, on behalf of the Japan Desk.

Unique Selling Points:

The Japanese business community is strongly represented in North Holland. More than half of the Japanese companies in the Netherlands are located here. Amstelveen has the largest Japanese community in the Netherlands and even the third largest in Europe. In Amstelveen there is a point of contact for all Japanese companies in the region: the Japan Desk. The King's Commissioner has an annual meeting with the Japanese Ambassador and participates in events of the Dutch Japanese Trade Federation.

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The World Expo offers us an excellent opportunity to be inspired by the opportunities that other countries see in tackling food issues related to the protein transition and healthy food. Healthy and affordable food, as well as the protein transition, are represented from the provincial policy in the Food Vision 2020-2030 and its implementation agendas. We want a food system with healthy revenue models for entrepreneurs and that is good for the people, climate, the soil and the environment.

Overijssel is a province in the east of the Netherlands, home to 1.2 million people. The region combines natural beauty with vibrant cities including Zwolle, Enschede, and Deventer. These cities offer a unique blend of historical charm and modern amenities, making Overijssel a pleasant place to live and an attractive base for business.

Economically, Overijssel is characterized by strong sectors in advanced manufacturing, high-tech agriculture, and technology. The province hosts many innovative companies, research institutions and universities. Its strategic location near the German border, combined with excellent infrastructure, makes Overijssel a gateway for international business. There are many Japanse companies operating in Overijssel, such as Marubeni Corporation and Asahi Group.

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As a regional government, the Province of Overijssel supports a wide range of services aimed its citizens and businesses. In areas such as trade promotion, agriculture, and FDI, our priority is long-term relationships. With our strong ties to Germany, and interest in Asia, we see potential for deeper collaboration with Japan.

Our GO4Export program helps SMEs expand into global markets. We also actively encourage knowledge exchange between Dutch and Japanese companies, particularly in areas where Overijssel excels—such as semiconductors, alternative proteins, and innovative food solutions.

ROM Utrecht Region drives innovation and sustainable growth in the heart of the Netherlands. As a regional development agency, we support startups and scale-ups, attract foreign investment, and foster partnerships in three key ecosystems: Life Sciences & Health, Earth Valley, and the New Digital Society. Food and health is a vital pillar within our Life Sciences & Health focus. Located in Europe’s most competitive region, we connect international businesses to a thriving ecosystem and provide a gateway to Europe.

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We support innovative companies with funding, business development, and international expansion. Our services include investor matchmaking, scaling support, and soft landing for foreign companies. We connect partners across business, knowledge institutions, and government to accelerate growth in Life Sciences & Health, Earth Valley, and the New Digital Society.

Unique Selling Points:

Utrecht Region is Europe’s most competitive region, centrally located in The Netherlands with excellent connectivity. It offers a highly educated workforce, world-class research institutions, and a strong culture of collaboration. With a focus on healthy living, digital innovation, and sustainability, it’s the ideal environment for future-focused companies to thrive.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Utrecht Region welcomes collaboration with innovative companies shaping the future of food. As part of our strong focus on Life Sciences & Health, we actively seek partnerships with pioneers connecting food and health. Join our vibrant ecosystem to co-create solutions for a healthier, more sustainable world.

FrieslandCampina is a large international dairy company with a cooperative history dating back more than 150 years. The company processes milk into nutritious dairy products, such as milk, yoghurt, condensed milk, dairy-based beverages, cheese, butter, quark and cream. The dairy company supplies specific nutrition for specific consumer groups, such as children, the elderly and sportspeople. Professional customers, such as bakers, pastry chefs, chocolate confectioners, chefs and caterers can rely on FrieslandCampina for a broad range of products, including creams, butters, desserts and fillings. The company also supplies high-quality ingredients to food producers and pharmaceutical companies. Dutch, Belgian and German dairy farmers jointly own the company through Zuivelcoöperatie FrieslandCampina U.A.

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We want to provide healthy and sustainable nutrition to all people, of all ages, now and in the future. This is how we are continuously improving the nutritional value of our products based on the FrieslandCampina Global Nutritional Standards, while also aiming to expand access to nutrition for lower-income groups and countries.

Unique Selling Points:

We have a long history and exist in a cooperative tradition. A cooperative cannot thrive with a focus on the short term. That is why we are future focused. We do that for our consumers, our customers, our farmers. And for the world.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Building strong brands is important to us. FrieslandCampina has many brands for consumers, available in supermarkets and other stores all over the world. But also brands for food service professionals and industrial customers.

Scelta Mushrooms has been driving innovation in the mushroom industry for more than 30 years — everything revolves around these white miracles. Based in the Netherlands, we process mushrooms into a wide range of products: frozen, preserved, sous vide, grilled, and natural umami-based taste enhancers. In over 70 countries worldwide, our mushrooms are used in the food industry, food service and retail finding their way into pizzas, burgers, soups, sauces, ready meals and countless other products. We are constantly adapting to the evolving needs of consumers around the world to bring new taste sensations, sustainable solutions and healthy products to inspire our customers around the globe.

Products and Services Offered:

We offer frozen, grilled, sous vide, and preserved mushrooms, as well as natural umami-based taste enhancers. Serving the food industry, food service, and retail.

• Frozen Mushrooms - Fresher than fresh

• Frozen Grilled Mushrooms – Sweet & smoky taste

• Preserved Mushrooms – Never run out of stock

• Ecopouch Sous Vide Mushrooms – Ready to use mushrooms

• Sous Vide Mushroom Toppings – Tasty and easy solution

• Natural Umami Ingredients – Mushroom flavourings & umami

• Fungible, a mushroom based fat replacer – For animal- & plant based products

Unique Selling Points:

Based in the Netherlands, we source and process Dutchrooms — Dutch mushrooms are known for their sustainability, traceability, consistent quality and year-round availability. By keeping the entire process local, from cultivation to production, we ensure maximum freshness, control, and minimal environmental impact. As a global leader, we add value to daily menus with innovative, healthy solutions and exploring new applications with our partners.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Scelta Mushrooms is mostly participating for inspiration purposes but is open to meet with users of white button mushrooms in industry, qsr and other application areas.

SNX is the new snackbrand which is futureproof. SNX sells savoury snacks and junkfood but reinvented. The most healthy and more sustainable by working close with food technologist from all over the world to apply the most futureproof solutions in the category we crave the most; Snacks.

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Hamburger Patty’s, minced meat and minced meat products, Croquoettes, high proteine flour, high proteine buns for wholesale and retail.

Unique Selling Points:

Most healthy options in the category snacks and junkfood.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Buyers and procurements of retail and wholesale companies.

T Food Group represents a set of companies & activities in the field of food, health and safety with the urge to sustainably add value, innovate and invent:

• SimplyOK assists food companies and retailers in achieving complete, reliable and clear allergen information of food products by enhancing their allergen management practices and reducing food recalls.

• Huberts Food develops and produces protein-enriched products (like ice-cream) for the healthcare and sports industry.

• Synergy in Food Innovation focuses on developing a new generation of technological food solutions driven by customer needs and cross-industry technological solutions.

Products and Services Offered:

• Development of protein enriched potato products from potato side streams;

• Development of high fibre potato products from potato side streams to lower glycemic index;

• Development of high protein food products for the health care sector and sports industry;

• Development of Code of Practice to improve allergen management systems in the food industry to redecue recalls.

Unique Selling Points:

Innovative, creative, cross-industry solutions and focus on sustainability, health and added value.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Mostly interested in learning about food developments on sustainability, protein transition, health and adding value in the chain. I hope this program gives us new insides and new contacts.

The Vegetarian Butcher is one of the world’s leading plant-based meat brands, created by meat lovers, for meat lovers. Its exciting range of vegetarian meat brings together tradition & innovation, creating the delicious taste & juicy texture of butcher’s classics to make plant-based meat the new norm.
Founded in 2010 and driven by a mission to release animals from the food chain, The Butcher has the ambition to become the biggest and most impactful butcher in the world – the only butcher loved by both people and animals alike. Over more than a decade, it’s taken on mighty meat icons like sausages, burgers, chicken breast and mince and transformed them into delicious plant-based products that offer customers the opportunity to enjoy the experience of meat without sacrificing anything.

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• The Vegetarian Butcher offers a wide range of plant-based meats with all the flavour & similarities of the animal equivalent which will challenge the taste buds of any meat lover. Get a taste for the future of meat!

• The Vegetarian Butcher uses technology that is also present in a traditional butchery context, by people with knowledge of (and love for) meat, & benefiting the process & quality of their products. The company continues to use innovation to develop more delicious and exciting plant-based meats, helping unleash animals from the food chain and contribute to a better planet for all.

Unique Selling Points:

The Vegetarian Butcher offers a broad range of plant-based products for meat lovers who don’t want to sacrifice the taste, texture and tradition of meat classics. Driven by the mission to release animals from the food chain, The Vegetarian Butcher produces plant-based proteins that can compete with animal meat. Founded in 2010 and with the ambition to become the biggest butcher in the world, our products are now available at 40,000 retail outlets and restaurants in 55 countries worldwide.

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Partners looking into developing Plant-Based proteins in Japan.

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a collaboration between Wageningen University and the Wageningen Research foundation with a mission: ‘To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life’. The strength of Wageningen University & Research lies in its ability to join the forces of specialised research institutes and the university. It also lies in the combined efforts of the various fields of natural and social sciences. This union of expertise leads to scientific breakthroughs that can quickly be put into practice and be incorporated into education. This is the Wageningen Approach. Collaboration with other parties such as government, business and NGOs is indispensable. This is in line with our Finding Answers Together ambition.

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Wageningen Food & Biobased Research (WFBR), part of Wageningen University & Research, shapes sustainable food & biobased solutions to meet human needs. We translate front-line science into impactful solutions that meet human needs — from sustainable, healthy food to circular biobased products. For the food industry, we provide research and technological innovations and services on sustainable supply chains, product-process and consumer health.

Unique Selling Points:

Wageningen Food & Biobased Research, a non-profit, independent research institute, distinguishes itself through

• being part of the Wageningen University & Research ecosystem

• comprehensive expertise across the entire agrifood chain—from raw materials through processing to end products and consumer health

• state-of-the-art research facilities

• project-based applied research focus

Profile of Commercial Contacts Wanted:

Food companies; Food ingredient companies; Producers of animal protein alternatives, plant-based products and ingredients; Companies looking for health benefit substantiation of food; Companies looking for sustainable supply chain solutions; Companies looking for product and process improvement.