Independent and objective
We are an independent not-for-profit foundation working objectively to change towards a more sustainable, future-proof food system.
What we do
The road to a sustainable and fair food system is long and has no clearly defined route. No one can do it alone. Farmers, producers, retailers, investors, and policymakers must join forces to drive real impact.
Foodvalley has an organising and initiating role in this, bringing stakeholders together to turn ideas into action. The future is uncertain, but one thing is clear: by working together, we can shape it. Let’s start today!
What makes us unique?
Our innovation themes
We turn bold sustainability goals into real-world projects, delivering practical solutions that reshape the future of food.
Projects & Initiatives
Together with our network partners—both within our communities and, by invitation, beyond—we develop sustainable, practical solutions through initiatives and projects. We identify market barriers and work collaboratively to drive broad and lasting implementation.
Practical approach
Because we take a hands-on, multi-year programmatic approach in everything we do, we ensure tangible solutions and results that make a difference and consistently contribute to a sustainable food system.
Improvising together for a sustainable and fair food system
There is a strong parallel between that musical improvisation and our way of working at Foodvalley. Think about how we sense which party or person we should be with, which issues need attention right now, and how best to tackle them. How we base this intuition (our ‘heart’) on the collective knowledge, experience, and expertise of our team and the various transition theories (our ‘head’). And how we thus achieve valuable results (our ‘hands’): from a common agenda, the right connections, joint initiatives, and targeted support for founders to the path to financial resources, the availability of shared facilities, and the exchange of knowledge or best practices.
The similarities with improvisation also lie in the drive with which we work as Foodvalley, while at the same time knowing how to relax. In how we can experiment with each other, while also keeping our focus. How we work from a vision and a plan while keeping this plan fluid enough to adapt it quickly to changing circumstances. How we keep a constant eye on these circumstances so that we can respond to them, while continuously seeking collaboration with a growing number of partners. How we fine-tune our work to them, while also helping them to resonate with each other. And how we do all this in a highly dynamic world.
Play your unique role in the change
If you aren’t a Foodvalley partner yet, then quickly join our other partners on stage with your instrument – your unique role and capabilities. Listen to the compositions we put together, to what your fellow players contribute, and also follow your own feelings, values, and expertise. Stay close to yourself, know your strengths, and play your unique role in the change. Moreover, don’t forget to improvise, from your heart and with endless fun!
“We compose the music and let others take the stage”
– Marjolein Brasz, Foodvalley
