FoodDelta Zeeland

FoodDelta Zeeland is a partnership between companies, knowledge institutions, and governments, aimed at innovating and transitioning the Zeeland food cluster. It emphasizes the importance of the food sector for the local economy, encompassing the entire food chain from raw materials to processing, retail, and hospitality. The organization focuses on adapting to market changes through efficiency, sustainability, and customer orientation, leveraging technology and AI for smart decision-making. FoodDelta Zeeland is also involved in digitization of maintenance processes within the industry, offering practical insights to improve cost efficiency. They aim to promote the Zeeland food sector among youth through a targeted social media strategy and projects that involve co-creation with young professionals. In collaboration with various stakeholders, FoodDelta Zeeland promotes initiatives such as innovative sorting and packaging systems in fruit companies and the development of a complete quinoa chain from farm to fork. The partnership strives to position Zeeland as a hub for sustainable protein production, meaningful employment opportunities, and contributions to health and well-being, while embracing digitalization and robotization as key future components. FoodDelta Zeeland continues to work towards building a future-proof food sector in Zeeland through collective ambition and several ongoing projects and events.