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. Advancements in plant-based production, cellular agriculture, and fermentation technology are pivotal for such a transition; however, companies’ barriers to scaling up hinder the sector from making an impact. The market and the barriers According to the firms, the Dutch market for alternative proteins is forecast to surpass €10 billion by 2030, indicating significant growth potential. The country’s alternative protein sector leverages traditional agricultural strengths with innovative biotechnological research, creating an ideal environment for alternative protein ventures, evidenced by the numerous startups successfully attracting private investments. This unique positioning provides opportunities for the Netherlands …
