A Global Community Driving Sustainable Food Innovation

The Bridge2Food EcoSystem brings together 300+ professionals from 80+ organisations across the global plant-based value chain — including food brands, ingredient suppliers, universities, research institutes, and agri-tech innovators all working together to accelerate the protein transition and build more sustainable food systems.
Since 2019, the EcoSystem has created meaningful collaboration, business opportunities, and shared innovation through expert-led discussions, industry insights, and a highly engaged global network.

Become an EcoSystem Full Active Partner

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Join as a Full Active Partner to accelerate innovation, strengthen industry relationships, and stay ahead of emerging trends in sustainable food. From exclusive content and live discussions to leadership participation and increased visibility, the EcoSystem is designed to help your organisation grow and lead.


Why Become an EcoSystem Full Active Partner?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  • Become a full active partner organization
    Formal recognition as a Bridge2Food EcoSystem Full Active Partner
  • Active community membership
    Full participation in the Bridge2Food EcoSystem community
  • Extended leadership team
    A seat as part of the extended EcoSystem leadership team
  • ECO Community Hub
    The central destination for content, connecting and navigating the ECO Community
  • Company spotlight on calls

    Your organization highlighted during EcoSystem webinar sessions
  • Live event pre-consideration
    Priority consideration for active participation at Bridge2Food live events
  • Logo on all webinar materials
    Brand presence across all EcoSystem webinar communications — pre, during, and post
  • Post-event recap inclusion
    Featured in post-event reports distributed to the EcoSystem community
  • Listed on the EcoSystem hub
    Named as full active Partner on the Bridge2Food EcoSystem webpage
  • Social media recognition

    Recognised across Bridge2Food social media channels throughout the year

Explore our membership options and discover the benefits of becoming a more active part of the global sustainable food innovation community.

Whether you’re looking to connect, collaborate, or lead industry conversations, our membership tiers are designed to support organisations at every stage of innovation.


EcoSystem Members

Explore Our 2026 Agenda

03 Feb 2026  —  Exploring the intersectional technology in traditional, biomass and precision fermentation
24 Feb 2026  —  Utilising Waste Streams & Upcycling for High-Value Ingredients/Food
17 Mar 2026  —  Modern Nutrition: Using Science to Uplift Sustainable Protein
07 Apr 2026  —  EcoSystem & HealthFerm Network Meeting
28 Apr 2026  —  Innovate & Collaborate: Research Partners and Projects of Interest
19 May 2026  —  Cellular Agriculture: What are the latest advancements?
23 Jun 2026  —  Hybrids & Balanced Foods


Meet the Bridge2Food Global Advisory Board

Anne Louise Dannesboe Nielsen, AU Food (DK)
Anne Louise Dannesboe Nielsen
Head of Department
AU Food (DK)
Chris Thoen, CurioCT (USA)
Chris Thoen
Founder & President
CurioCT (USA)
Christophe Schmitt, Nestlé Research (CH)
Christophe Schmitt
Leader Plant Protein Strategic Network
Nestlé Research (CH)
Denis Chereau, The Mediterranean Food Lab (FR)
Denis Chereau
Science Expert
The Mediterranean Food Lab (FR)
Dirk Herrmann-Bürk, Hochland Group (DE)
Dirk Herrmann-Bürk
Head of Science & Technology
Hochland Group (DE)
Frederic Bredon, SAS Improve (FR)
Frederic Bredon
CEO
SAS Improve (FR)
Kevin Camphuis, ShakeUp Factory (FR)
Kevin Camphuis
Co-founder
ShakeUp Factory (FR)
Lisa Ronquest-Ross, v2food (AU)
Lisa Ronquest-Ross
Chief Science Officer
v2food (AU)
Lu Ann Williams, Innova Market Insights (USA)
Lu Ann Williams
Global SVP Research & Co-Founder
Innova Market Insights (USA)
Luis A. Fernandez, MANE (FR)
Luis A. Fernandez
VP Open Innovation & Chairman Steering Committee
MANE (FR)
Michel Mellema, IFF (NL)
Michel Mellema
Global Innovation Program Director
IFF (NL)
Michelle Colgrave, CSIRO (AU)
Michelle Colgrave
Deputy Director of Impact
CSIRO (AU)
Monjur Hossen, Kellanova (USA)
Monjur Hossen
Senior Food Designer
Kellanova (USA)