SAMEN BOUWEN AAN DE TOEKOMST VAN VOEDSEL. GROEI BEGINT HIER!
Volgende editie: vrijdag 10 oktober 2025 | Natural Pavilion, Almere

A strong plan needs support, but how do you truly convince financiers? In this workshop, Sander Peltenburg reveals what makes a proposal succeed. Learn the do’s and don’ts, explore the funding landscape from banks to new capital forms, and gain tips you can apply immediately. From now on, you will be able to speak not only your own language, but also clearly the language of the financier.

Innovation is essential in the food, agri & seafood sector. Yet many pioneers struggle with traditional financiers, who simply don’t match the speed and freedom required to drive real change. This can, and must, be different. With Broccoli, we connect the pioneers of tomorrow with the investors of today. The last four years €50 million invested in more than 30 companies.

Curious how this could work for your business, or how you can contribute to the next step in food & agri? We look forward to meeting you. 🥦

The seafood sector in Urk, with an annual volume of € 4.5 billion, is one of the silent engines of the Dutch economy and the global protein transition. In this session, you will discover how the industry is leading the way with AI, robotics, and automation in processing and logistics, new protein concepts such as hybrid fish, smart water management, reuse of residual streams, and a strong focus on sustainability and circular production.

How do you build a food brand that truly stands out and endures over time? Dimitry Loiseau (LA) and Carolina Riffi Ollite share American insights on branding, storytelling and PR. From free publicity to AI-marketing, plus protecting your brand, recipes, innovations and using available subsidies. You will learn how to grow (inter)nationally. An inspiring session designed for ambitious food, agri & seafood entrepreneurs ready to expand.

Active in food, agri & seafood and ready to innovate? Discover in the voucher consultation session how knowledge and development vouchers can help move your business and innovation forward. You’ll gain insight into what these regulations entail, who can apply for them, and how to make the most of them. Ask your questions directly and get a clear view of the opportunities for your business. Practical, accessible, and a chance to accelerate and strengthen your innovation.

Going abroad with your company can be scary. In this session we will review some of history's biggest export failures: from start-ups to multinationals who didn't do enough research and lost thousands or even millions. Then we will discuss how to use a canvas framework to identify the most promising markets and how to navigate the transition from incidental to structural international business.

Chefs are passionate about taste and creativity, but the true challenge is building a sustainable kitchen. Learn how fermentation, pickling and preserving can limit large-scale food waste. With circular production, smart planning and the right mindset you can create lasting impact. Together with INSTOCK and Too Good To Go we give food a second chance and share inspiring, practical ways to reduce waste.

Many food, agri & seafood cultural entrepreneurs start with a great idea, but who is truly their customer? In this workshop, Jeroen van IJzerloo guides you through the Business Model Canvas, tailored to the food, agri & seafood sector. You will discover promising customer segments, sharpen your strategy, and develop a clear and compelling value proposition. You will also learn how to test whether your target audience is willing to pay. A practical, hands-on session designed to bring clarity and strengthen your business strategy.

How do you build partnerships that really work? In this session, Anke Bun reveals what makes collaborations succeed, how to identify promising opportunities, and how to start conversations that lead to strong long-term relationships. Practical, inspiring and actionable, this is a must-attend session for entrepreneurs eager to grow faster and smarter with the right strategic partners.

What can HR professionals do to attract, retain and develop talent effectively? In three interactive 60-minute workshops you’ll gain practical tools: recruit with a solid process, retain through training and growth conversations, and access up-to-date insights at the HR helpdesk. Packed with tips and tricks to strengthen your HR strategy immediately. Sign up now and boost your HR advantage.

Negotiation does not have to feel pushy or uncomfortable. In this 60-minute workshop, Sabine Beuk introduces an authentic approach that builds trust, creates lasting value and strengthens long-term business relationships. Through practical tools, live exercises and group discussions you will learn how to negotiate with more confidence, integrity and results that make a real difference over time.

How can regional food chains become more resilient, ecologically, socially, economically, and even geopolitically? In this workshop, we explore practical ways farmers, consumers, and supply-chain partners can collaborate digitally to match supply and demand, share trustworthy data, and coordinate decisions in real time. You’ll learn which tools and partnerships create the most value locally, how to build transparency without losing autonomy, and what steps you can take tomorrow to make your chain more adaptive, fair, and future-proof.

How to align your planting plans before a single seed is sown? Almere-based entrepreneur and Social Farmer co-founder Stijn Sprenkels shows how their platform supports small food producers in doing exactly that. He takes you from idea to implementation, sharing choices made along the way. His drive? Using technology for social impact, creating fair opportunities for small producers and building a transparent, sustainable food chain.

As Rabobank’s Sector Manager for Arable Farming, Ramon van der Tol works closely on major transitions in agriculture, including the protein shift. He outlines the key drivers; pressure on farmland, rising global food demand and changing consumer behaviour and translates them into actionable business decisions. He explains how Rabobank supports entrepreneurs with knowledge, investment advice and new financing instruments. He also highlights the role of innovations such as fermentation and hybrid protein products.

Robert van den Breemer has a unique background: from a family with more than five generations of dairy farmers, a trained philosopher, a developer of food forests, and a former strategy consultant & Head of Sustainability at one of the world’s largest animal feed companies. He talks about his personal transition, how he joined Those Vegan Cowboys, and how he aims to convey his vision there.

Flevoland is home to pioneering entrepreneurs and outstanding food products. Our fertile polder offers endless opportunities for young talent and innovation. Together, we celebrate these achievements and highlight the people and products that make our province unique.

Willem shares his journey with Seamore: how a dinner at a restaurant in Ibiza led to a company that put seaweed on the map worldwide; how a small startup spooked the CEOs of the largest food companies; and how a success story on the outside was an incredible struggle behind the scenes. In an interactive talk—with plenty of exchange with the audience—Willem shares what he learned most from, unapologetically honest about the good, the bad and the ugly.

This session focuses on acceleration: an entrepreneur shares a real challenge and engages with a panel of financiers, experts and market players. Expect sharp questions, concrete advice and practical insights. In just one hour you gain a unique view of entrepreneurship and leave with directly applicable ideas to strengthen your business and move it forward with greater clarity and direction.