The Netherlands prioritizes sustainable food with new scale-up facilities

Welcome to this week’s Protein Production Technology International newsletter!

The alternative protein sector is abuzz with exciting developments that showcase the innovation and collaboration driving this industry forward. From breakthroughs in plant-based seafood to advancements in cultivated protein, the stories this week reflect a shared commitment to building a more sustainable food system.

What does it take to scale animal-free cheese to the mass market? One project is tackling this head-on, armed with significant financial backing to turn ambition into reality. Elsewhere, cultivated protein innovation is taking center stage, with a major university hosting a day dedicated to exploring the future of cellular agriculture. Could these initiatives shape the next wave of protein production?

Meanwhile, a game-changing partnership in plant-based seafood is redefining what collaboration can achieve, with a focus on co-branding as a strategy for success. And as new research grants promise to supercharge alternative protein innovation in 2025, the question remains: where will these new breakthroughs take us?

On the plant-based protein front, infrastructure is expanding rapidly. From a yellow pea processing plant aiming to meet rising demand to advanced fermentation facilities that are reshaping the Netherlands’ role in the protein transition, the drive to scale sustainable solutions continues at pace.

Finally, with new scale-up facilities set to support companies transitioning from lab to large-scale production, the Netherlands is doubling down on its position as a hub for food innovation. What opportunities will these developments unlock for the sector?

Scroll down to find more about these developments and don’t forget you can follow us on LinkedIn for daily updates and breaking news. In the meantime, we hope you have another amazing week!

🏦 European Investment Bank backs Formo with €35 million loan to scale up animal-free cheese production

🫛 Lantmännen invests in yellow pea processing plant to enhance plant-based protein production

🏭 The Netherlands prioritizes sustainable food with new scale-up facilities