Fresh Ventures Studio is a venture building program and startup studio based in the Netherlands that focuses on co-founding companies to address systemic challenges in the food system.

Fresh Ventures Studio

Fresh Ventures Studio | 7,430 followers on LinkedIn. Startup studio that empowers top talent to co-found scalable impact companies for a regenerative &amp; circular food system. | Fresh Ventures is a venture building program and startup studio based in The Netherlands. We co-found companies with experienced professionals and entrepreneurs to address systemic challenges in the food system.

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Paul Musters

Regenerative Food System| Strategy| Plant-based Proteins| Food Science| Entrepreneurship

Van-Anh Phan, PhD, MBA

Ecommerce and marketing expert - Helping food brands transition towards regenerative agriculture

Dennis Moons

Bart van der Zande

🚀 The 3rd Fresh cohort has officially landed—in person! After two weeks of digital deep-dives, our 28 participants gathered in Rotterdam, marking an exciting new chapter in our 3rd programme. (They say fresh starts are good for the soul, especially with a view of the Rotterdam skyline!) 🤝 This week has been all about forging connections, and learning more about each other’s stories. 👩🌾 What’s next? A packed lineup: a farm visit, insights from our studio ventures, and even a day and night in nature to reconnect and recharge. Here’s to new beginnings and big ambitions 🌱🌍 #newbeginning #agrifoodventures Rémi Saint-Jean Bart van der Zande Huub Dekkers Jimena Garcia Mateo Marta Marszal Dennis Moons PETER LIU Don Lareau Nicholas Shallow Caroline Ucella Robin Eichhorn InnovativeTastemaker Fausto Milletarì LaRon Beemer Jess Price Max Ciaglo Emma G. Cass Gooskens Verena Schrama Jason Thomas Frank Möller Celina Kramer Cvetanka Jordanoska Wouter van de Wetering Simon Schilt Rohan Sharma

🌱 Exciting times at the #RootsofRegeneration event at Tolhuistuin ! Our team had the opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking day focused on building regenerative organizations in #Amsterdam . 🌳 On Friday, September 20th, they attended workshops led by inspiring thinkers and doers, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with our local ecological and social environments to foster a sense of community often overlooked in today’s fast-paced world. Our team engaged in insightful discussions with industry professionals and enjoyed interactive sessions, culminating in a great evening of music and drinks 🎶 📷 Check out this picture of Bruna San Roman , Huub Dekkers , and Simon Schilt at the event! Visit our website to learn more about Fresh Ventures Studio and how our program is transforming the food system: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dtFacVy Re/generatie #RootsOfRegeneration #CommunityBuilding #Sustainability #LocalCulture #FreshVentures #Tolhuistuin #Amsterdam

We’re saying goodbye to two great team members! Thank you for all your hard work and contributions to Fresh Ventures Studio 🍃🍃 👋 Giampiero Maietti our creative marketing & communication expert, and Tuana YILMAZ, our talented recruitment intern. Both have been invaluable to the Fresh Ventures Studio team, and we genuinely appreciate all their contributions during their time with us. We wish them success in their future endeavors! 🎉 We celebrated their time with us by enjoying delightful Turkish coffee and delicious baklava, accompanied by future coffee readings with Tuana YILMAZ. For Giampiero Maietti , we engaged in a gratitude session filled with positive Post-it note exercises 😄 👉Stay connected with us: Visit our website to learn more about Fresh and our ventures 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dtFacVy #Ventures #Startups #Team #Farewell #Networking #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #CareerGrowth #Collaboration #Community #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodSystems Huub Dekkers Bart van der Zande Simon Schilt Torben Emmrich Rémi Saint-Jean BlueCity (010)

Did you know that rising carbon levels can cause plants to grow faster, but at the cost of essential nutrients and vitamins? 🌱🌍 In the TED Talk, "How Climate Change Could Make Our Food Less Nutritious," epidemiologist Kristie Ebi highlights the hidden impact of #climatechange on #foodnutrition and the potential health crisis it could trigger. At Fresh Ventures Studio , we understand that addressing global challenges requires a holistic approach. That’s why we’re committed to transforming the #foodsystem — not just to protect the environment, but to enhance health and well-being for everyone. Check out the TED Talk to learn how #CO2 impacts food nutrition, and discover how HarvestCare , one of our ventures, is working to make nutritious food more accessible to all. 🌱 🔗 Watch the TED Talk: https://lnkd.in/ennc9U6D 🌱 Learn more about the innovative ventures we’re co-founding: https://lnkd.in/dtFacVy #ClimateChange #FoodSecurity #HealthAndNutrition #RegenerativeFoodSystem #SystemicChange #FreshVentures TED Conferences HarvestCare Zuzanna Zielińska

🌳 Exciting opportunity ahead! Spots are filling up fast for the 5-day Fundamentals & Principles course on #SyntropicAgriculture happening in October by De BosBoerderij , one of our #ventures 🌱 🕔 Dates: Wednesday to Sunday, Oct 9th to 13th, 9:00 - 17:30h (CET) 📍 Location: De Koperwiek Boomkwekerij, Burgemeester Smitweg 2b, 2391 ND Hazerswoude-Dorp Farmer and educator Felipe Amato will guide you through this introductory course, presenting the fundamentals and principles of this game-changing method of #agriculture . This course combines theory and practice in a full-time 5-day learning journey. In this course, you will learn about: 🌿 Syntropy and Soil Production 🌿 Natural Succession and Stratification 🌿 Ecological Interactions, Functions, and Ecophysiological Characteristics 🌿 Market Access and Design Elements 🌿 Practical Steps for Implementing a Small Syntropic System 🔗 Curious to learn more? Click on the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eCNYpMpG Bruna San Roman Suzanne van der Velde #RegenerativeFarming #SyntropicAgriculture #Agroforestry #ForestFarming #Syntropy #Netherlands #SustainableFuture #Course

Last week, we celebrated a significant milestone during our Monthly Studio Forum. 🌱 🤝 This forum is a moment where the teams connect, share lessons and help each other progress. It's also an opportunity have some meaningful discussions and check-in with each other on a personal level. And of course, we wrap up the evening with dinner and drinks! 🍽️ 👏🏻 We were thrilled to honor the 1-year anniversaries of our venture teams: Overstory Ventures , Nimble Processing , De BosBoerderij , and Manto Co . We are proud of these teams’ dedication and hard work. Together, we’re committed to transforming the food system for a better future. 🌱 Overstory Ventures : Driving systemic change in food and agriculture by bringing a portfolio of companies focused on novel regenerative crops to market. 🥗 Nimble Processing : Offering flexible, fair, and efficient processing services for ecological farms, maximizing the value of their produce while connecting high-quality, sustainable ingredients with caterers, food businesses, and direct consumers. 🌿 De BosBoerderij : Pioneering nature-restoring agricultural methods and building the future workforce for syntropic farming in the Netherlands. 🌾 Manto Co : Advancing perennial agriculture with Kernza grain to develop innovative food products. Here’s to many more milestones and continued success! 🎉 🔗Get inspired by our mission and the impact of our ventures on the food system—visit our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/dtFacVy #Milestone #Anniversary #VentureTeams #Innovation #StartupSuccess #MonthlyForum #Celebration #Teamwork #Entrepreneurship #FoodSystemTransformation Huub Dekkers Bart van der Zande Torben Emmrich Simon Schilt Elizabeth Dercum Giampiero Maietti Itzel de Kruyff Rémi Saint-Jean Chris Bloomfield Daniel Reisman Zuzanna Zielińska Nita van Dam Melchior Huijts Bruna San Roman Suzanne van der Velde Carolina Donoso Colin Cureton Jerónimo Romero Sean Patrick Susanne Dekker Alice Henry Thimm Zwiener BlueCity (010) Ekta Singh Mitali Poovayya

🌿 Great Podcast Alert: "Regenerative #Education is the Answer, Whatever the Question" At , we believe that #systemicchange begins with education. Our mission is to build new companies that accelerate a circular and regenerative #foodsystem , and a big part of that journey starts with unlearning old ways and embracing innovative approaches to sustainability 🌱 This insightful podcast from Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food featuring Eduard Müller , dives deep into how education is shaping the future of regenerative agriculture. Müller showcases a global platform with 57 experts dedicated to driving a circular economy through impactful learning. 🎧Why Should You Listen? 📚Education as a Catalyst: Explore how education drives teamwork and regenerative transformation, just as we do at Fresh. 👀Unlearning and Innovation: Discover how shifting mindsets and learning from nature’s wisdom can lead us toward a sustainable future. 🌱Conscious Consumerism: See how education empowers individuals to make choices that reshape the market and support a regenerative food system. ✨Hope for the Future: Be inspired by the optimism and potential for reversing environmental damage through thoughtful, regenerative practices. 🔗 Listen to the Full Podcast: https://lnkd.in/egUJesfp Learn more about our mission and program: www.freshventures.eu #RegenerativeEducation #SustainableFarming #AgriInnovation #CircularEconomySolutions #FoodSystemChange #EcoEntrepreneurship #RegenerativeAgriculture #ConsciousConsumption #FutureOfFarming #SustainableVentures

🌿 Meet Our Team! 🌿 We recently had a great photo shoot at our BlueCity office in Rotterdam. Swipe to see how it turned out 📸 At Fresh Ventures, we’re dedicated to transforming the food system. We co-found companies with experienced professionals and entrepreneurs to address systemic challenges in the industry. We’re also excited to introduce Speedy 🐶, our new intern, who’s already doing an excellent job. 👀 Explore more about us: https://lnkd.in/dtFacVy #FoodInnovation #SustainableFood #FoodTech #ImpactInvesting #Startup #Rotterdam #FoodSystem #Entrepreneurship #RegenerativeAgriculture Bart van der Zande Huub Dekkers Torben Emmrich Rémi Saint-Jean Simon Schilt Tuana YILMAZ Itzel de Kruyff 📸 Jacqueline Fuijkschot BlueCity (010)

🎉 We are so proud of our co-founder, Nita van Dam for being named to the Food100 for 2024! 🎉 Nita’s unwavering dedication with Nimble Processing to creating a sustainable, healthy, and socially fair food system has earned her a well-deserved spot among the Netherlands’ top food changemakers. From championing transparency in the food chain to tackling food waste and advancing the protein transition, Nimble Processing is truly building a future-proof food system. 🙌 Shout out to Melchior Huijts for working so hard alongside Nita on this journey and for helping build Nimble Processing into what it is today 💪 We’re beyond excited to see them driving positive change together! Check out the Food100 article where Nita is featured: https://lnkd.in/extcBtgW #Food100 #Sustainability #FutureOfFood #Proud #Teamwork #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableBusiness

🍽 Meet Nimble & Gabanna Food at Gastvrij Rotterdam 2024 🍽 From September 23-25, Nimble and Gabanna Food will be at Gastvrij Rotterdam , the Horeca trade fair for ambitious professionals at Rotterdam Ahoy 🍝 Gabanna Foodworks will showcase their Ancient Grain Pasta—a multi-grain pasta made in small batches, shaped with bronze dies, and slowly air-dried to preserve its texture, nutrients, and flavor. 🥗 Nimble Processing one of our ventures, is a flexible food processing facility that empowers farmers and food businesses by turning (surplus) produce from small, nature-inclusive farmers into high-value products 🌍 Come visit their stands to explore their innovative food solutions! 🔗Click on this link for more information about this exciting event: https://lnkd.in/dRHw8ax #Hospitality #GastvrijRotterdam #FoodInnovation #SustainableFood #AncientGrains #FarmToTable #LocalFarming #CircularEconomy #ValueAddedProducts #FoodProcessing #RegenerativeAgriculture #Rotterdam #Event Sean Patrick Melchior Huijts Nita van Dam

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