Bridge2Food

Attention! We've got 2 BIG announcements... 🥁 1️⃣ Early Bird tickets for Bridge2Food Europe 2025 are now available! 2️⃣ We’ve just launched our brand-new website to make your event experience even better. Explore your new website and secure your place here -> https://bit.ly/3OMqyU7 Join us from 3 to 5 June 2025 in The Hague, The Netherlands, for our 2025 edition of the Bridge2Food Europe event.   Our 2025 event already counts with 26 sponsors, including: IFF, Tetra Pak, ADM, Biospringer by Lesaffre, Cargill, Givaudan, Novonesis, Symrise AG, TFTAK, AM Nutrition AS, Amano Enzyme, Apetit Oyj, Barba Stathis S.A., CJ BIOMATERIALS, Inc., Emsland Group, Enifer, FOSS, Hosokawa Alpine Aktiengesellschaft, Ingetecsa, Kovalus Separation Solutions, Lallemand, revyve, SAS IMPROVE , VetterTec, VP Ingredients, Wenger Manufacturing, LLC. We will bring together food innovators, global brands, researchers, policymakers, and R&D experts, all working together to shape the future of food. #Bridge2FoodEurope #B2FEurope #FutureOfFood #FoodInnovation #AlternativeProteins #SustainableFood #FoodTech

Bridge2Food is pleased to announce the release of the first comprehensive macroeconomic data for the global plant protein sector. Key highlights include: 🏭 Production & Orders: Increasing production activity and orders in Q3, with 70% capacity utilization in early Q4. Inventories adequate though some firms face seasonal challenges. 📊 Inputs & Prices: Rising input costs (excluding labour) but relatively stable selling prices, reflecting competitive pressures to innovate or accept tighter margins. 👩💼 Labour: Modest hiring continues despite increasing labour costs and a sector-wide shortage of skilled workers. 📈 Investment & Innovation: Increased 2024 investments focused on capacity and optimisation, primarily driven by technological change. Outlook for 2025 signals confidence but shifting investment drivers. The latest figures come from an EU-funded industry reporting and intelligence framework, established to empower policymakers, managers, and researchers with essential data tools critical for the sector’s development. Hosted by B2F Research, the research and science communication arm of Bridge2Food, the framework follows methodology of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs and has received funding from the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the GIANT LEAPS project grant agreement. At the start of each quarter, firms across the plant protein supply chain are invited to participate by providing a series of high-level, non-sensitive business metrics through a simple 10-minute questionnaire. Participating firms gain pre-release access to aggregated data, special reports, and detailed data breakdowns, among other exclusive benefits. “These data fill a crucial gap and provide valuable new insights into the sector,” said Vincent Brain, General Manager at Bridge2Food. “However, their true value will become clear in upcoming periods, when, for the first time, it will be possible to empirically track changes taking place across the industry, quarter to quarter and year over year”. Explore the open-access data dashboard and download the full summary report: https://lnkd.in/ew8fzSpz #plantprotein #meat #dairy #eggs #seafood #ingredients #data #economics #policy #investing #labour #prices #protein #datarelease #B2FResearch #europe #northamerica #asia #africa #oceania #middleeast #latinamerica

Do you care about food, nutrition, and planetary health? Do you love a great “win / win / win”? – for your business / for your client’s business / and for the planet? Are you a hunter who can make things happen, whilst also liking to be part of a team? Are you located in North America and would you like to represent Bridge2Food to stakeholders in the USA and Canada? If you’ve answered “yes” to all the questions above, then please read on… We’re looking for a Sales & Partnerships Manager, Bridge2Food for North America to play a key role in driving the growth and reach of Bridge2Food’s services and events by managing client relationships, creating strategic partnerships, and securing sponsorship. We organise two events per year – Bridge2Food Europe and Bridge2Food North America. Key Responsibilities: Sales & Revenue Generation Partnership Development Client Relationship Management Market Research & Strategy Event Support & Execution Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Proven experience in sales, ideally within the food industry or B2B event management. Exposure to event sponsorship and B2B partnerships. Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a client-centric approach. Ability to work independently & meet sales targets. Willingness and ability to attend industry events – our own, plus other events, such as IFT, Supply Side West and Natural Products Expo. A team player – delivery and success require collaborative effort with colleagues. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with plant-based, food tech, and alternative / complementary protein sectors. Strong network and knowledge of the food, beverage, and ingredients industries in North America. Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decision-making. Summary This role is crucial for expanding Bridge2Food's footprint in North America, fostering lasting relationships within the industry, and securing partnerships that contribute to our growth and influence in the food sector. For more information, send a CV and a cover letter to [email protected].

Last week, Marnie Hewat and Vincent Brain attended the launch of the National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC) in Leeds! The National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre already count with more than 100 partners and with £15m of funding, bringing together universities and companies to accelerate the transition to more diversified protein. Bridge2Food is proud to be a partner of this initiative!

Are you ready to take your business to new heights in 2025? 🚀 In 2024, over 400 businesses in the alternative protein space trusted us at Bridge2Food events. We facilitated over 1,000 one-to-one meetings, bringing together key players and fostering collaborations that made a difference. Ready to be part of it? Save these dates: 📅 Bridge2Food Europe 2025 🗓️ 3-5 June | The Hague, Netherlands Register your interest below: 👉 Attending - https://lnkd.in/eYMxyxZe 👉 Sponsoring - https://lnkd.in/eaU6p4dx 📅 Bridge2Food North America 2025 🗓️ 21-23 October | Minneapolis, USA Register your interest below: 👉 Attending - https://lnkd.in/e-eFf-m9 👉 Sponsoring - https://lnkd.in/eiPNajDD Join us in the mission of shaping the future of food! #Bridge2Food #AlternativeProteins #FoodInnovation #FutureOfFood #Networking #BusinessGrowth #FoodTech #Sustainability #Partnerships #ProteinRevolution #FoodIndustry #Bridge2Food2025

Our Bridge2Food team members, Julia Wocka-Gowda and Vincent Brain are currently in Frankfurt for FiE 2024! Coincidentally, they came across Den Haager Straße – a name that instantly reminds us of Den Haag (The Hague), the location for our next Bridge2Food Europe event on June 3-5, 2025! 👉 If you're at FiE this week, let's meet up! We’d love to talk about the future of food and how we can work together. 👉 And don’t forget to mark your calendars for Bridge2Food Europe 2025 – 3-5 June, 2025. Register your interest in attending here -> https://lnkd.in/eYMxyxZe Looking forward to seeing you in Frankfurt this week and in The Hague next year! #Bridge2Food #FiE2024 #FoodInnovation #TheHague #SaveTheDate #Bridge2FoodEurope2025

We've recently received a complaint. 😐 A director from a leading ingredients company, emailed us telling how disappointed he was for missing out Bridge2Food Europe 2024. But don’t worry, they’ve already locked in for 2025 😉 With Delegates and sponsors rating us 9.1 for satisfaction at our 2024 event, we couldn't be prouder of the community we've gathered!   As we gear up for Bridge2Food Europe 2025, over 20 sponsors have already secured their booths - 7 months ahead of the next event! Take a look below who has confirmed their presence: Industry Leaders: Tetra Pak, IFF. Insights Leaders: ADM, Symrise AG, Cargill, Biospringer by Lesaffre, TFTAK. Premium & Networking Partners: Emsland Group, Lallemand, CJ Bioscience, AM Nutrition AS, Amano Enzyme, Apetit Oyj, VP Ingredients, SAS IMPROVE , Enifer, Hosokawa Alpine Aktiengesellschaft, Wenger Manufacturing, LLC, Kovalus Separation Solutions, Ingetecsa, VetterTec.   If you're ready to join top industry players at Bridge2Food Europe 2025, June 3-5 in The Hague, The Netherlands, now’s the time. Places are limited. Secure your booth before it's sold out! -> https://lnkd.in/eaU6p4dx    Don't miss out on Europe's largest sustainable food production gathering. Featured in the video: Michiel le Feber - Tetra Pak Klara Kalocsay - Food Frontier Rebecca Palmer - Terra Bioindustries Henrik Lund - NATURLI’ Annie Conde - Hoxton Farms Luke Byrne - THIS™ Roland Snel - ADM Video: Butino

Join the APPETITE project for its final virtual (free) event, titled "Industry Workshop: Plant-Based Proteins and Fibre - Optimising Nutrition for Healthy Ageing"! 🌱👵👴 🗓️ Date: 5th November 2024 🕑 Time: 14:00 - 17:00 (CET) 📍 Online More info and register 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewe8yB5u Hosted by the APPETITE project, of which we are proud partners, this workshop brings together eight leading institutes from six European countries to advance nutritional strategies for older adults. As a collaborative initiative, APPETITE aims to transform personalized nutrition by focusing on bioactive ingredients, dietary fibers, and proteins, shaping a future where science-driven solutions empower healthier living. Tailored for industry stakeholders, it’s your chance to stay at the forefront of innovation and drive progress in healthy aging through plant-based solutions. University College Dublin Katy Horner Dominique Dardevet INRAE Susanne Gola (Naumann)Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV Newcastle University Dorothee Volkert Institute of Manufacturing Technology

Great to work with Andreea Bota, Eric Strating, and the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Chicago on Bridge2Food North America last week. Thank you for your collaboration and support to help make a better food future.

"This event is a breath of fresh air" 🍃 One of our attendees said it best, and we couldn’t agree more! Last week, Bridge2Food North America brought together the entire alt protein supply chain under one roof, and the energy was electric. From thought-provoking insights to business conversations, the room was buzzing in the intimate environment that makes Bridge2Food truly unique. A massive thank you to our amazing team and partners—you made this event a success! 📅 We're already gearing up for next year, still in Minneapolis, on October 21-23, 2025. The journey continues as we push boundaries and accelerate growth in the alt protein sector. Next year we'll be in a very special and rather scenic venue... are you curious to know which one? Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more updates! Photo credits: M J Smith #Bridge2Food #AltProtein #FoodInnovation #MSP MBOLDmn Cargill #ProvinceofManitoba City of WinnipegPURISKalsec Inc.Bühler GroupStantecIKA – Laboratory, Analytical and Process TechnologyAshlandPrairie FavaLouis Dreyfus CompanyNETZSCH GroupNetherlandsSchwan's CompanyHosokawa Alpine AktiengesellschaftZeppelin GroupST Equipment & Technologyendeco GmbHAlt-MeatProtein ReportPlant Protein Innovation CenterFMCG GurusNewProteinvegconomist - the vegan business magazine