Reshaping food for a better tomorrow

Driving system change in food 

The transition to sustainable food systems is one of the most powerful opportunities of our time—for both the planet and public health. To make meaningful impact, we must accelerate this shift by combining the cutting-edge science of knowledge institutes with the hands-on expertise of the food and ingredient industry. At Next Food Collective we're convinced that together, we can drive bold, effective change toward a healthier, more sustainable future.

The shift to a sustainable, healthy, and affordable food system is one of the greatest opportunities of our time—for both people and planet. But change is moving too slowly. At Next Food Collective, we’re shifting gears. 

We design and lead large-scale impact programs that connect scientific insights with real-world experience of farmers, producers and consumers. By bridging this gap, we accelerate the transition from farm to fork. 

From breaking down barriers to scaling solutions and sharing data-driven results—we drive bold, effective change. 

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Next Food Collective will accelerate the transition to a healthy and sustainable food system by building and coordinating purpose-driven collaborations, overcoming communal barriers and in doing so maximize the value of public-private investments towards societal impact and economic value. 

 

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Themes

Next Food Collective focuses on three key themes: sustainable agriculture, sustainable processing, healthy nutrition and well-being. Together, these themes span the full food value chain—from how we produce food to how we process it, and ultimately to what ends up on our plates. For each theme, we design targeted impact programs. While each has its own focus, they are deeply connected—reflecting the reality that meaningful food system transformation requires coordinated action across the entire chain. By working with farmers, producers, consumers, and the broader ecosystem, we accelerate progress toward a sustainable, healthy, and future-proof food system. 

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What sets Next Food Collective apart

  • Value chain perspective
    We address the entire agrifood system from sustainable agriculture and processing to protein transition and healthy nutrition & well being ensuring that innovations are interconnected and impactful across the full chain.

  • Cross-sector collaboration
    Our strength lies in uniting companies, universities, and applied science institutions. This diverse network brings together practical know-how and academic insight to drive meaningful progress with ReGeNL as a proven example.

  • Impact driven
    It starts with the transition we want to achieve. Our focus is on agenda-setting and translating knowledge into impact-driven solutions that drive measurable improvements in how we produce, process, and consume food.

  • Agile and realistic 
    We recognize that system change requires both ambition and practicality. Our initiatives are grounded in real-world challenges and designed to deliver workable, scalable solutions.

  • Rooted in the Netherlands, open to the world
    Based in one of the world’s leading hubs for food innovation, we tackle global food system challenges with a strong foundation in the Dutch collaborative mindset.

  • Tap in to the ecosystem
    We cultivate strategic partnerships with key ecosystem players to amplify our collective impact and extend our innovation reach.

  • Public-private funding
    We leverage a public–private funding model to accelerate innovation through strategic co-investment.

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