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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.


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.


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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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.


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.


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.



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.


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.


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.



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.


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.


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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