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Agrifood
The Netherlands aims for a sustainable, climate-neutral, and future-proof food system. If we want to continue feeding everyone worldwide sustainably, we need to shift towards plant-based food and adopt a healthier approach to the land we cultivate.
A sustainable food system requires a shift towards the production and consumption of mainly plant-based proteins and other more sustainable ingredients. A transition to regenerative agriculture is also necessary, with sustainable water use and the restoration of biodiversity. We aim to achieve both goals by around 2050.
Our strategic choices
We invest in companies and promote sectors that develop innovative solutions for alternative proteins and more sustainable ingredients. Additionally, we support technologies and practices that restore soil quality, promote biodiversity, and make agricultural land more sustainable. At the same time, we invest in innovations that reduce water consumption and pollution, use land more efficiently, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Agrifood portfolio
We are proud of the companies we invest in and the funds we participate in. With these entrepreneurs and partners, we make an impact.
What do we focus on
We see great opportunities for enterprises and projects that contribute to making this important sector for the Netherlands more sustainable and strengthen its innovative capacity. Our focus is on ingredients, including the protein transition, and regenerative agriculture.
Priority 1
Protein transition
The shift from animal to plant-based proteins and other sustainable ingredients such as fats and oils is essential to improve sustainability, health, and the environment. Therefore, making food production more sustainable is high on our agenda.
Priority 2
Regenerative agriculture
Another way of farming is essential for restoring soil health, promoting biodiversity, and reducing environmental impact. That is why we are working to promote regenerative agriculture, focused on recovery and attention to the soil.
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Rik Pantjes
teamlead Agrifood
View all our themes
We want to make an impact. We do this within a number of strategic themes: Agrifood, Biobased & Circular Economy, Deep Tech, Energy, and Life Sciences & Health. See how we are taking steps together within these themes.
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