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First seedlings planted in Floating Deltas on the Weerwater
The first seeds have been planted in Floating Deltas on the Weerwater in Almere. Food Pioneers is a consortium partner in this project exploring food production on water.
jim75342
1 hour ago2 min read
Knowledge Voucher: behavioural insights for plant-based dairy in supermarkets
How do consumers choose plant-based dairy in the supermarket? Food Pioneers explored this with Farm Dairy through a knowledge voucher and behavioural research.
jim75342
Mar 242 min read
Low Food Lab: This is Moromi
In the Low Food Lab, Food Pioneers, Stichting Low Food and SOL explored moromi: the fermented press cake left over after soy sauce production. Discover its many applications and the system-level opportunities for circularity.
jim75342
Feb 273 min read
Food Pioneers Program Alumni - Why Merlijn and Jelmer from FUNCTION joined the program
FUNCTION shares what the Food Pioneers Program delivered: sharper focus, STACH listings and faster progress with Vermaat.
jim75342
Feb 185 min read
Application for the Food Pioneers Program 2026 is now open: chance to secure €80,000 in growth capital
Applications for the Food Pioneers Program 2026 are now open. Starts April 16, finale October 8. Up to 20 startups. Now includes €240,000 in growth capital.
jim75342
Feb 92 min read
Food Impactmakers Day 3: The Entrepreneur - another way is possible
On Day 3 of Food Impactmakers, vocational students in Amsterdam discover how entrepreneurs like Voedselpark Amsterdam and Community Kitchen De Sering show that the food system can work differently, with a strong focus on collaboration and soft skills.
jim75342
Dec 9, 20252 min read
Food Impactmakers Day 2: The Consumer - what do I really know?
Food Impactmakers Day 2: How Consumers Really Make Food Choices
jim75342
Nov 27, 20253 min read
Food Impactmakers Day 1: Students explore the world of agriculture
On the first day of Food Impactmakers, vocational students from Warmonderhof and Aeres MBO Almere explored the world of agriculture. Through games, training and a farm visit, they learned about sustainable farming, different perspectives and the power of critical questions.
jim75342
Nov 13, 20252 min read
Food Impactmakers: students explore the food system
Launch of Food Impactmakers: an interdisciplinary programme by Food Pioneers in collaboration with SOL. Vocational students explore the food chain up close, follow skills training and work towards a concrete Food Challenge.
jim75342
Nov 4, 20252 min read
Knowledge voucher: Goat milk ice cream as an alternative for people with lactose intolerance?
Happy Goats Goodness used a Food Pioneers knowledge voucher to research the digestibility of goat’s milk. The results show goat milk ice cream can be a better tolerated option for people with mild to moderate lactose intolerance.
jim75342
Nov 3, 20253 min read
Local Winter Veg Boxes Thanks to a Unique Collaboration – Groene Pluk
In Flevoland, community gardens and arable farmers join forces to offer organic, seasonal winter veg boxes. 75 winter shares available, starting early December.
jim75342
Oct 23, 20252 min read
Food Business Conf. 2025 by Food Innovators: Building the Future of Food Together
Food Business Conf. 2025 in Almere brought entrepreneurs, investors and innovators together for keynotes and sessions on growth, AI, circularity and collaboration.
jim75342
Oct 23, 20253 min read
Recap: Food Pioneers Pitch Event 2025
On Thursday 16 October, the Food Pioneers Program concluded with the 2025 Pitch Event at the Natural Pavilion in Almere. Fifteen innovative food entrepreneurs pitched their concepts to a panel of five experts, shared their growth stories and connected with partners, visitors and new opportunities.
jim75342
Oct 22, 20253 min read
Knowledge Voucher: Edible green roofs using sheep wool - Circular Urban Farming
Green roofs cool cities, support biodiversity, and benefit the environment. But what if they could also produce food - grown right on the roof using residual materials that would otherwise go to waste?
Carolina Riffi Ollite
Sep 8, 20253 min read
Harvesting together, cooking together: Lelystad Harvest Days 2025
Nearly 600 children join Lelystad Harvest Days 2025 to learn where food comes from. With Food Pioneers and TommyTomato, they go from soil to soup using local vegetables.
Carolina Riffi Ollite
Sep 4, 20252 min read
Living Lab Almere: a gathering for urban agriculture initiators
Local urban agriculture initiators and international researchers met in Almere for FOODCITYBOOST. The Living Lab tour strengthened connections and sparked new collaboration.
Carolina Riffi Ollite
Aug 4, 20252 min read
Low Food Lab: The value of chestnuts on the plate and in the system
Nine food professionals explored the sweet chestnut in Low Food Lab: from dosa and kombucha to pastry, and from flavor to agroforestry and regenerative food systems.
Carolina Riffi Ollite
Jul 24, 20253 min read
FOODCITYBOOST: Living Lab Almere strengthens urban agriculture
In FOODCITYBOOST (2024–2028), Flevo Campus coordinates Living Lab Almere to measure, reflect on, and connect urban agriculture impacts - from soil health to social cohesion.
Carolina Riffi Ollite
Jul 23, 20252 min read
A Protected Designation of Origin for Flevoland vineyards
A 2020 study explored whether Flevoland vineyards have unique yeast communities that could support a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), strengthening regional identity and terroir.
jim75342
Mar 27, 20251 min read
“Wet cultivation” at Tromp Aquafarming
In 2020, Food Pioneers supported research into “wet cultivation” at Tromp Aquafarming: a closed circular system combining fish farming and hydroponics using nutrients from fish waste.
Jim
Mar 27, 20251 min read
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