NEWS Alternative Proteins Magazine April 2025 11 The full-service partner for the agricultural sector, Arvesta announced the official opening of “Nuverta”, its innovative protein facility in Mettet, Belgium. This facility, the only one of its kind in Belgium and the Benelux, marks an important milestone in Arvesta's mission: “From Field to Future”. The company explained the special feature of this protein plant as its ability to produce high-quality vegetable protein concentrates from local raw materials such as yellow peas. This creates new income models for farmers and ensures the production of healthy, local, plantbased products. The new protein plant in Mettet produces high-quality vegetable protein concentrates from local raw materials, in this case yellow peas. The project contributes to the sustainable production of animal and human food, enhances the value of local raw materials and offers new business models to local farmers, Arvesta stated. “This installation is an investment in technology and in the future of agriculture. We are convinced that this step brings us closer to our vision of an economically and environmentally sustainable agricultural sector,” said Niek Depoorter, CEO of Arvesta. “We connect farmers with the rest of the food chain. Thanks to our expertise, we can support various partners with innovative solutions that are good for both people and the planet.” Read more>> Arvesta launches new protein plant in Belgium The Cultured Hub opens its doors The Cultured Hub, the joint venture of the Swiss companies Givaudan, Migros, and Bühler, officially opened its doors, marking a milestone for the global cellular agriculture and food industry communities. The pioneering scale-up and growth service aims to revolutionize the cultivated food and beverage sector by accelerating the development and market penetration of cellular agriculture products. These innovations can address increasingly complex food system challenges, reducing environmental impact and improving food security, the companies explained. Equipped with advanced product development labs, cell culture, and fermentation capabilities and equipment, and with its ecosystem of partners, the hub is designed to empower start-ups and organizations to scale up and accelerate the development of market-ready, sustainable, healthy, and affordable products. The hub offers a technology platform that extends beyond food and can support the development of diverse products, such as meat, fish, dairy, pet food, and plant-based cells like cocoa – as well as materials like cosmetics and selective pharma applications. Read more>>
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