JOIN THE COMMUNITY FOR ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE FOOD

A YEAR-ROUND PLATFORM FOR MEANINGFUL COLLABORATIONS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD


The Bridge2Food EcoSystem connects science and industry leaders across the entire plant-based value chain. From R&D and ingredient innovation to technology and market insights. Through expert-led meetings, open collaboration, and shared insight, our global community is accelerating the shift toward healthier, more sustainable food systems.

EcoSystem Members

Join the Bridge2Food EcoSystem: A Global Community Driving Sustainable Food Innovation

The Bridge2Food EcoSystem brings together 300+ professionals from over 80 organisations across the plant-based value chain — including food brands, ingredient suppliers, universities, and agri-tech leaders — all committed to accelerating the protein transition and building a more sustainable future.

Since 2019, the EcoSystem has fostered new business opportunities, cross-sector collaborations, and lifelong networks — empowering members to create healthier, more sustainable food solutions.

Why join?

Powerful connections
Monthly meetings across two time zones bring together R&D, innovation, and strategy leaders across Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific.

Expert insights, always on
Access our ECO platform 24/7, with recorded meetings, exclusive articles, and discussions on key industry topics.

Real collaboration
Work on open, pre-competitive challenges in taste, texture, nutrition, and sustainability – and hear from industry experts with immediate solutions for your applications.

Build strategy with confidence
Validate your company’s direction through peer input, exclusive trends analysis, and shared innovation journeys.

A community like no other
Our members have said in their own words about our community: “It’s just amazing how much information’s out there you don’t get exposed to – and a forum like this is… invaluable.”

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)
Dirk Herrmann-Bürk, Hochland Group (DE)
Dirk Herrmann-Bürk
Head of Science & Technology
Hochland Group (DE)
Michel Mellema, IFF (NL)
Michel Mellema
Global Innovation Program Director Re-Imagine Wellness - Protein
IFF (NL)
Monjur Hossen, Kellanova (USA)
Monjur Hossen
Senior Food Designer
Kellanova (USA)
Denis Chereau, SAS IMPROVE (FR)
Denis Chereau
CEO
SAS IMPROVE (FR)
Luis A. Fernandez, MANE (FR)
Luis A. Fernandez
VP Open Innovation & Chairman Steering Committee
MANE (FR)
Lu Ann Williams, Innova Market Insights (USA)
Lu Ann Williams
Global SVP Research & Co-Founder
Innova Market Insights (USA)
Kevin Camphuis, ShakeUp Factory (FR)
Kevin Camphuis
Co-founder
ShakeUp Factory (FR)
Michelle Colgrave, CSIRO (AU)
Michelle Colgrave
Deputy Director of Impact
CSIRO (AU)
Frederic Bredon, SAS Improve
Frederic Bredon
CEO
SAS Improve