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.”

Agenda

Explore Our 2025 Agenda
QuarterDateMeeting
Q121 Jan2025 Economic Outlook for the Sustainable Protein Category
Q104 FebTraditional Fermentation for Animal-Free Foods
Q125 FebSensory Science for Sustainable Protein
Q211 MarTransforming Food Ingredients with Biochemistry
Q201 AprProviding Solutions for Taste & Texture Limitations
Q222 AprTraditional Fermentation for Animal-Free Foods
Q213 MayThe Importance of Start-ups in the Sustainable Protein Industry (MANE sponsored event)
Q317 JunWorkgroup Session: Innovate & Collaborate—Research Partners and Projects of Interest
Q308 JulRevisiting the Ultra-Processed Position
Q309 SepOverlapping Industries: Incorporating Existing Technology into the Sustainable Protein Category
Q330 SepTraditional Fermentation for Animal-Free Foods
Q404 NovWorkgroup Session - Actualizing Solutions: Tackling the 3 Biggest Barriers - Taste/Texture, Price, and Nutrition
Q425 NovTraditional Fermentation for Animal-Free Foods
Q409 DecPublic Opinion & Regulation: Communicating Science to Decision Makers

Meet the Bridge2Food Global Advisory Board

Anne Louise Dannesboe Nielsen, AU Food (DK)
Anne Louise Dannesboe Nielsen
Head of Department
AU Food (DK)
Akshay Arora, Ingredion Incorporated (USA)
Akshay Arora
Director Innovation, Protein Fortification
Ingredion Incorporated (USA)
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)