Note: TPC-partner event only. We have 10 spots available for non-partners. Are you not a partner of The Protein Community yet, just register for this event and we will get in touch. Or contact leo.koning@foodvalley.nl.

Max. 100 persons on-site, unlimited online.

Novel food can play a significant role in facilitating the protein transition, however, many challenges arise when working with novel food. Novel Food, a curse or blessing? That is the question TPC aims to address during this acceleration session.

As part of the protein transition, there is increasing interest and innovation in the development of new plant-based protein sources. Such as Algae-based foods, Novel plant varieties and Nanotechnology-based foods. Many of these alternative protein sources fall under the category of novel foods. They may not have been traditionally consumed or widely available in the past, and their production methods and nutritional profiles may differ from conventional food sources. Yet, the introduction of novel foods in the protein transition provides consumers with more diverse and sustainable options for meeting their protein needs.

The field of novel food presents several challenges. One significant challenge involves navigating the intricate and dynamic regulatory landscape associated with novel foods. Ensuring the safety of these novel food products poses a crucial challenge as well. Additionally, businesses must overcome obstacles related to market acceptance and achieve production scalability while managing costs effectively.

Experts in the field will discuss the latest developments and share their knowledge based on real cases:

13.30 - 14.00: Walk-inn & registration

14.00: Join the tour of the Cosun Innovation Center prior to the programme

14.30 - 17.00:

Province of Noord-Brabant, Janny van der Heijden: Overview of food innovations in the region.
Spot Innovation, Gert-jan Smolders: What is novel food? How to create a smooth product & innovation process.
Cosun Protein, Marcel v.d. Vaart: Learnings during the EFSA approval process of RuBisCO.
AKD, Barbara Mutsaers: what has changed the last 2-3 years and how to anticipate on that?
Biorefinery Solutions, Hans Derksen: The successful approach to an EFSA awarded “Water Lentil Protein Concentrate” as food-safe.
The Greenup Company, Danielle Mol: Continue to grow into the most valuable partner of your customers with novel food, a commercial perspective.

17.00 - 18.00: Networking with drinks and bites.

Moderator: Jeroen Willemsen, lead Protein Transition, Foodvalley NL. Host: Leo Koning, community manager TPC, The Protein Community

Organised by The Protein Community, Noord-Brabant and The Brabant Development Agency (BOM).

TPC Acceleration Session: Novel food, curse or blessing?