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MAP toolbox shows how mbo students can make plant-based choices more appealing
The MAP toolbox brings together insights, challenges and ideas that help mbo students contribute to appealing, affordable and recognisable plant-based choices.
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1 day ago2 min read
Food Hub becomes part of Food Pioneers
Food Hub becomes part of Food Pioneers. The existing courses and training programmes will remain available and will be further developed in the coming years.
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3 days ago3 min read
Almere's biggest picknick
Join Almere’s biggest potluck picnic on Saturday 19 September during the Oogstfeest of Almeerse Weelde. Bring a dish, share food and celebrate together at Stadsboerderij Almere.
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Jun 301 min read
Challenge Rations: Dutch Ministry of Defence seeks partners for armed forces food supply
The Dutch Ministry of Defence is looking for companies and knowledge institutions for Challenge Rations, a process focused on robust, nutritious and future-proof food supply for the armed forces.
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Jun 241 min read
This was the start of the Food Pioneers Program 2026
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The Food Pioneers Program 2026 has started. Nineteen food startups are working on growth, product-market fit and their journey towards the pitch event on 8 October.
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May 283 min read
Meet the participants of the Food Pioneers Program 2026
Meet the 20 startups joining the Food Pioneers Program 2026 and discover what they will be working towards in the months ahead.
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Apr 282 min read
More insight into healthier choices in the supermarket
Through Food Pioneers, FLTRD carried out research into the methodology behind the PureScore and how users experience the app. The findings helped further validate and strengthen the app.
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Apr 233 min read
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.
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Apr 72 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.
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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.
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Feb 185 min read
Application for the Food Pioneers Program 2026 is now open: three startups have the chance to secure € 50,000 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Oct 22, 20253 min read
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