Innovation opens up major opportunities for the feed industry to sustainably strengthen self-sufficiency. Today, 66% of high-protein crops used in the European feed industry are still imported – for soybeans, the figure is even 96%. Besides, modern technologies offer new, efficient solutions in the production of essential amino acids too. At the same time, climate change demands more resilient production systems to safeguard supply and quality.

We are seeking solutions to optimize production, processes, and end products – through plant-based proteins, fermentation technologies, the use of side streams, and alternative sources such as insects, algae, fungi, or cell cultivation. And of course, exciting “out-of-the-box” innovations are also welcome, with the potential to redefine the feed industry.

New consumer habits are driving demand for a diversification of protein sources. At the same time, this brings major challenges – whether in terms of quality, sensory properties, or adaptation to climate change. That is why we are looking for innovative solutions that provide farmers with stable production opportunities while convincing consumers.

Our focus is on approaches to optimize production, processes, and end products – through plant-based proteins, fermentation technologies, the use of side streams, and alternative sources such as insects, algae, fungi, or cell cultivation. And of course, exciting “out-of-the-box” innovations are also welcome, with the potential to redefine the food industry.