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Through our network matching program, you will also be connected with experts who can support you directly on these topics and even beyond. Whether it’s legal advice, finding the right producer, or specialized sector challenges. Our mission: matching you to expertise that moves your business forward.
THINK GLOBAL
EAT LOCAL
THINK GLOBAL
EAT LOCAL
Bringing global food innovations to local, sustainable markets.
MATCHING
MATCHING
Meet and connect with leading food, agri & seafood professionals worldwide.
INNOVATION
INNOVATION
Showcasing the latest breakthroughs in food technology and sustainable production.
TRENDS
& TOOLS
TRENDS
& TOOLS
Insights and strategies shaping the future of food, agri and seafood.
the food business conference
a catalyst for innovation, growth and connection in the food chain for the food, agri & Seafood sector.
FOOD INNOVATORS EDITION
For the first time in 2025, we joined forces with Food Innovators, a partner that, like FBC, believes in the power of entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration within the food supply chain.
This joint edition marked a new chapter in which we not only inspired but also activated. By combining our networks, knowledge, and experience, we amplified each other’s impact.
It provided direct access to leading insights, expanded participants’ knowledge and expertise, inspired them with the latest innovations, and connected them with industry leaders, suppliers, and investors from the Netherlands and abroad.
The program featured a powerful plenary session, complemented by interactive themed sessions.
The conference program was conducted in English. As most speakers were Dutch, participants were welcome to ask questions in Dutch, which the speakers understood without difficulty.
LEARN FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS. ENGAGE WITH PROFESSIONALS LIKE YOU!
The Food Innovators edition of the Food Business Conference was a conference for professional entrepreneurs in the food, agri & seafood sector. It provided participants with cutting-edge insights, expanded their knowledge and expertise, inspired them with innovations, and connected them with industry leaders, suppliers, and investors worldwide. Besides keynotes and networking, this edition offered our trusted theme sessions and matching program on key topics:
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Know-how
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Network
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Finance
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Matching
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HR
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Innovation
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Marketing/PR
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Subsidy/Vouchers
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Intellectual property
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International business
After an inspiring conference, we concluded with a walking network dinner at the atmospheric Proeflokaal in Almere. In this informal setting, attendees deepened conversations, met new people, and engaged with partners and experts about their questions and ideas. It was a relaxed and inspiring conclusion to the day centered on networking, sharing experiences, and looking ahead together to new opportunities.
Through our upcoming matching program, participants will be connected with experts who can support them directly on these topics and beyond whether it’s legal advice, finding the right producer, or tackling specialized sector challenges. Our mission remains the same: matching entrepreneurs with expertise that moves their businesses forward.
PARTNERS
FOOD MATCHING NETWORK
One of the key features of the Food Business Conference is the opportunity to take part in our exclusive matchmaking program or the Food Innovators finance table. Sign up now for a chance to connect (virtually) with producers, suppliers, educators, researchers, and other (inter)national key players who share our mission of driving a more sustainable future for the food, beverage, seafood and agriculture industries.
