top of page



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.


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.


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.
Want to know what's happening at Food Pioneers?




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.



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.


This was the start of the Food Pioneers Program 2026
Meta description
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.


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.



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.


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.
bottom of page
