Innovation Insights Foodvalley
16 September 2025
De Groene Afslag (Cissy van Marxveldtstraat 1, Bussum)
Innovation Insights – 16 September 2025
Join us on 16 September at the new circular venue De Groene Afslag for an exclusive Foodvalley Partner event exploring how food autonomy can strengthen resilience in a rapidly changing world.
In uncertain times, the power to make independent, sustainable choices within our food system, is more vital than ever.
How do we stay resilient in the face of global shifts, political tensions, and resource scarcity? And how can we, together, shape a more autonomous, circular and healthy food system?
During this edition of Innovation Insights, we’ll explore these questions with top experts and frontrunners from across the ecosystem. The programme includes:
- Barend Bekamp from Rabobank Research will tell us what trends and changes they see happening and what they predict for the future
- Eise van Maanen from Regenerative Farm Schevichoven and Marianne van Keep from Verstegen Spices & Sauces will be sharing their journey building a regenerative spice value chain
- Interactive breakout sessions on regenerative agriculture, protein, upcycling and healthier food
- The possibility for partners to showcase their product at the networking drinks
Why attend?
This event is your unique opportunity to:
- Stay updated on the latest trends shaping the food transition
- Connect with top experts, peers, and speakers in the field
- Discover practical solutions in a plenary session and tailored breakout discussions
Who can attend?
This is an exclusive in-person event for Foodvalley partners (max 2 persons per company). The plenary part will be recorded and published on our Foodleap platform afterwards. The breakout sessions (15.00-17.00) have a hybrid setup and can be attended online.
Not a partner yet?
If you are not yet a Foodvalley partner but are eager to learn more about our ecosystem, this event is an excellent opportunity to get to know us better. To explore the possibility of attending this event please contact Sabine Poelmann, sabine.poelmann@foodvalley.nl.
We look forward to welcoming you at De Groene Afslag!
Programme Beyond Resilience: Leveraging Food Autonomy in Times of Change
12:30 – 13:15 Optional: Want a behind-the-scenes of the new location of De Groene Afslag? Sign up for the tour! Starting point is the reception.
13:00 – 13:30 Arrival and registration
13:30 – 13:45 Welcome by Marjolein Brasz, Foodvalley
13:45 – 14:15 Barend Bekamp, Rabobank Research
14:15 – 14:45 Eise van Maanen, Regenerative Farm Schevichoven and Marianne van Keep, Verstegen Spices & Sauces
14:45 – 15:00 Break
15:00 – 17:00 Break-out sessions – Combined community sessions, see below
17:00 – 18:00 Plenary closing, networking drinks and tasting of delicious bites
Combined break-out session:
The Protein Community & The Regenerative Agriculture Community
Scaling protein innovation & regenerative practices: Insights from 5 real-world business cases
Get valuable insights about producing regional proteins and regenerative practices that strengthen local supply chains, commercial opportunities and enhance food autonomy.
[LIVE & ONLINE]
Combined break-out session:
The Healthier Food Community & The Upcycling Community
The autonomy recipe: Healthy & upcycled: made to matter
Together with key players from the field, including LIDL, Vermaat, Bidfood, and Voeding in de Zorg, we’ll explore how healthier and more sustainable food can grow through stronger collaboration across the supply chain.
[LIVE & ONLINE]
Location
De Groene Afslag is a recently redeveloped circular hub in the Gooi region. It is an inspiring meeting place where sustainability, creativity and cooperation come together. The location offers a plant-based restaurant, meeting rooms, a hotel, flexible workplaces, event spaces and various terraces into the green. In addition, it is home to De Veranderschool, which offers courses and workshops to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Curious about this special location? Sign up for the optional tour.
De Groene Afslag, address: Cissy van Marxveldtstraat 1 in Bussum
This is a partner-only event. Partners received a personal invitation.