Dutch Govt Urged to Develop National Plant-Based Strategy with €65M Annual Fund

A coalition of 46 agrifood organizations is urging the Dutch government to develop a national action plan for plant-based food, supported by an annual fund of €65M. The aim is to increase the share of plant protein consumption to at least 50% by 2030, through policies and financing that accelerate the production and intake of plant-based products.

The proposed strategy includes five core pillars, such as stimulating demand, strengthening cultivation, using public procurement, expanding research and innovation, and bolstering international positioning. The fund will bridge supply and demand in the plant-based food value chain, supporting partnerships, addressing bottlenecks in the protein transition, and promoting the shift towards more plant-based consumption alongside organic farming goals. The call is inspired by Denmark's successful national plant-based action plan and aligns with the EU's Protein Plan, emphasizing the importance of plant-based proteins in building a more sustainable food system.