Partners
Make it possible...
We like to connect with people who are leaders in food and agribusiness, innovative thinkers, and focused investors. Our partners and supporters make it possible to develop F&A Next into a sustainable, long-term, high-quality initiative.
Organizing partners
In 2050 the food system needs to offer food security to 10 billion people worldwide—tasty, affordable, healthy food produced with respect for animals and our planet. As a Practice Leader, Foodvalley NL guides parties from thoughts and ambitions into practice. As an independent organisation, we drive collective action with frontrunners across sectors and countries. We provide access to the right people, financial resources, shared facilities and best practices. The result: viable businesses and new healthy sustainable sectors. Join the journey, shaping the future of food together.
PREMIUM PARTNERS
INNOVATION PARTNERS
EIT Food is the world's largest and most dynamic food innovation community, building a future-fit food system that is healthy, sustainable, and resilient. Co-funded by the European Union, we invest in projects, organizations, and individuals driving this transformation. Our new investment platform, AgriFoodInvest, unites stakeholders to fund early-stage, impact-driven EU startups, accelerating innovation for a better food future.
CATALYST PARTNERS
Invest-NL is an impact investor committed to businesses and projects that will make the Netherlands more sustainable and innovative. Its focus lies on carbon-neutral and circular economy and on innovative, fast-growing companies, or scale-ups. Invest-NL supports innovative entrepreneurs through financing and advice according to one simple principle: impact is our goal, return is our means.
Oost NL is the Eastern Netherlands Development Agency, dedicated to driving sustainable and healthy transitions. With a focus on technological innovation, the agency supports advancements in sustainable food, accessible healthcare, and smart energy in the Eastern Netherlands. By investing public funds in innovative companies, fostering their growth, and connecting the region with national and international partners, Oost NL strengthens the regional economy. The agency operates on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate,
Rijk Zwaan develops high-quality fruit and vegetable varieties for the professional agri-food sector. As an independent family-owned company, we operate globally in over 100 countries. With more than 30 different crops and over 1,800 varieties, we provide high-quality seeds to growers worldwide. Our aim is to offer a wide range of fruit and vegetable varieties, whether for high-tech greenhouse, protected cultivation or open-field farming.
The Kraft Heinz Company is the third-largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands. A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go.
BUSINESS PARTNERS
Astanor Ventures is an impact investor that backs ambitious entrepreneurs across the world with disruptive, scalable solutions that will create systemic change across the agrifood value chain, from soil to gut. Astanor partners with founders who are committed to restoring balance and sustainability to the land and oceans, prioritizing nature and culture, nurturing change and feeding growth.
The European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF) is a 300m venture capital fund exclusively dedicated to the Bioeconomy. ECBF aims to catalyze the transition towards a sustainable future by investing in biobased growth-stage companies with high potential for innovation, favourable returns, and carbon-saving impact.
Yanmar has supported core food production industries by manufacturing and selling agricultural equipment for many years. Yanmar aims to realize a society rich in the blessings of abundant food. Yanmar Ventures is committed to investing in leading deep tech startups, leveraging Yanmar's resources and network to accelerate their growth.
SnackFutures Ventures is Mondelēz International’s Corporate Venture Capital arm. It plays a strategic role in accelerating the global snack leader’s growth strategy by investing in brands, businesses and technologies shaping the future of snacking. SFV is a hands-on CVC, working closely with its portfolio companies to scale and succeed.
Invest International is a Dutch impact investor supporting sustainable projects worldwide. Backed by the Dutch government and private sector, it finances innovative food, water, energy, and healthcare solutions. Invest International helps businesses scale globally by providing funding and expertise while driving economic growth and positive environmental and social impact.
CropX, founded in 2013 in New Zealand, is a global leader in digital agronomic farm management solutions. Their platform integrates advanced soil sensing technology with data analytics to optimize irrigation, enhance crop yields, and promote sustainable farming practices. With over 100 employees across the U.S., Netherlands, Israel, and New Zealand, CropX serves farmers in more than 70 countries.
Network and Media partners
