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SUMMARY:CFIA Rennes 2026
DESCRIPTION:The CFIA returns for its 29ᵉ edition and is proving more than ever to be the must-attend event for the food industry. With over 2\,000 exhibitors and 23\,600 visitors\, discover the latest trends\, innovative solutions and technologies shaping the food industry of tomorrow. \n\n\n\nIngredients\, Equipment & Processes\, Packaging & Packing and Food Safety: the CFIA brings together the entire value chain in a single event. Explore\, exchange ideas\, innovate and be inspired by a show designed to accelerate your projects and boost your performance. \nFind out more
URL:https://i4be.eu/event/cfia-rennes-2026/
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SUMMARY:Shaping the Future of Food: Biotechnology for Sustainable Nutrition and Sovereign Food Systems
DESCRIPTION:Shaping the Future of Food: Biotechnology for Sustainable Nutrition and Sovereign Food Systems\n\n\n\nCompanies from the agrifood and nutrition sectors play a vital role in our food systems: they must ensure high-quality\, tasty\, and competitive production whilst meeting consumer demands\, all under constant pressure from costs and disruptions in global value chains. \nBiotechnology\, as a key enabling technology\, can stimulate and accelerate innovation in the agrifood and nutrition sectors to address these challenges and help companies become more sustainable and resilient. \nFor the past two years\, Innov’Alliance has been involved in the European project Biotech4Food\, which aims to facilitate investment to promote\, adopt\, and implement biotechnologies in the agri-food and nutraceutical sectors. In this framework\, Innov’Alliance will host a project delegation for a study visit\, bringing together innovation clusters\, agri-food technology & transfer centres\, and companies from five European countries. \nIn this context\, Innov’Alliance is launching the symposium : \n   “Shaping the Future of Food: Biotechnology for Sustainable Nutrition and Sovereign Food Systems”\, on April 22nd\, in the premises of the Conseil régional Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in Clermont-Ferrand \nCome and discover regional stakeholders and expertise\, exchange ideas with members of the European delegation\, discover financing opportunities\, find your future collaboration partner to develop innovations that contribute to more sustainable\, local\, and resilient food and nutrition. \n\n\nThe programme of the morning symposium:\n9:30 –10:00 : Sign-in and Welcome \n10:00 – 10:15 : Welcome and Presentation of the European project Biotech4Food \n\nSara Botti | European Projects Manager at Innov’Alliance (French innovation cluster for bio-based and natural products)\nBetty Milano | Coordinator of the Biotech4Food project\, European Affairs Officer at Wagralim (Walloon agrifood innovation cluster\, Belgium)\n\n10:15 – 10:30: Agrifood biotechnology ecosystems in Europe and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: comparison of expertise \n\nSolen Webb | Biotech4Food Project Officer at Innov’Alliance\n\n10:30 – 11:00: Roundtable N°1 – Rethinking Food with Biotechnology: innovation\, consumer demand and paths to sustainable nutrition \nThis first roundtable explores innovations which are already transforming our current food systems and practices. This round table brings together innovators\, scientists\, and industry stakeholders to explore how biotechnology is already transforming our diets — from reducing food waste and improving nutritional quality to rethinking production processes. The discussion will also tackle a key question: can new biotech-based foods meet modern sustainability challenges while respecting traditional culinary cultures and consumer values? \nKeynote speakers: \n\nCéline Gryson\, PhD | Managing Director at Nutrifizz\nFrancesco Fenga | CEO of Fenga Food Innovation\, President of the Professional Order of Food Technologists of Emilia-Romagna\, Tuscany\, Marche and Umbria (Italy)\nClaire Mermet | Director of Operations & Head of Network Development at Innov’Alliance\n\nFacilitator: Natanael Viñegra de la Torre\, PhD | EU R&D Project Manager at the National Center for Food Technology and Safety in Spain \n11:00 – 11:30: Roundtable N°2 – Building Food Sovereignty with Biotechnology \nThis second roundtable aims to highlight the role that biotechnology plays in reinforcing the sovereignty of food systems\, in improving their resilience and in the consolidation of their local roots. Keynote speakers will share insights into the role of public actors in supporting multi-actor projects in the sector\, and how these projects serve as levers for territorial development. \nKeynote speakers: \n\nVirginie Huguet | Head of R&D at COCONT\nTBC | Incubator Programme at Clermont Auvergne Innovation\nKhadidja Romari | CEO of the Biotech Open Platform (BIOP)\n\nFacilitator: Sara Botti | Innov’Alliance \n11:30 – 11:45: Funding & collaboration opportunities for agri-food innovators: GRAPPA open call for innovation projects and the European network “Ingredients for the Bioeconomy” \n\nSara Botti | Innov’Alliance\nCélia Gavaud | Head of International Department at The Agrifood Clust-ER (Italian agri-food innovator cluster)\n\n11:45 – 12:00: Conclusion and closing remarks \n12:00 – 13:30: Networking buffet \nThis event aimed at stakeholders in the regional agrifood\, nutrition and biotechnology innovation ecosystem: \n\nIndustrial players and start-ups in agrifood\, nutrition\, biotechnology\, and service providers\nUniversities\, institutes\, research centres and laboratories\nPublic and institutional stakeholders\, and representatives from the non-profit sector engaged in the circular economy and sustainable agriculture\n\nThis event will be held in English\, and is hosted in the context of the Clermont Innovation Week 2026 : \nRegister
URL:https://i4be.eu/event/shaping-the-future-of-food-biotechnology-for-sustainable-nutrition-and-sovereign-food-systems/
CATEGORIES:Biotech4Food
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SUMMARY:Vitafoods Europe 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Biotech4Food team will participate in the Food Vitafoods Europe\, a key event for discussing innovation and transitions in the agri-food sector. This is a great opportunity to present the project’s ambitions and strengthen ties with stakeholders involved in biotechnology applied to food. \nVITAFOODS EUROPE is the annual event that brings together all the key players in the nutraceuticals sector\, from ingredients and raw materials to finished products\, equipment/machinery\, packaging and services. \nIt enjoys a growing reputation and attracts a highly qualified international professional clientele. It is the must-attend trade show for the industry and innovative companies. \nFind out more
URL:https://i4be.eu/event/vitafoods-europe-2026/
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SUMMARY:Biotech4Food Final event in Thessaloniki (Greece)
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Biotech4Food final event!\nThe Biotech4Food project is reaching a key milestone with its final event. Launched in 2023\, this European project aims to accelerate innovation and investment in new value chains at the crossroads of biotechnology and the agri-food industry\, with a view to more sustainable\, circular and competitive production. \nThis event will be an opportunity to review the project’s progress\, highlight the solutions developed by the European players involved and explore the prospects opened up by biotechnology applied to the agri-food industry: new ingredients\, process optimisation\, valorisation of co-products and secondary flows\, and the transition to more responsible industrial models. \nDesigned as a highlight for sharing\, networking and projection\, the final Biotech4Food event will bring together companies\, innovation stakeholders\, researchers\, clusters and public decision-makers around a common goal: to transform the project’s results into concrete opportunities for the European agri-food sectors. \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://i4be.eu/event/biotech4food-final-event-in-thessaloniki-greece/
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SUMMARY:SIAL 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Biotech4Food team will participate in the SIAL 2026\, a key event for discussing innovation and transitions in the agri-food sector. This is a great opportunity to present the project’s ambitions and strengthen ties with stakeholders involved in biotechnology applied to food. \nWhether you work in retail\, catering\, manufacturing or the import trade\, you’ll find a world inspiration\, both in the aisles and at all the special events taking place during the five-day show. \nBeing at this show means gaining access to the heart of a business generator offering more than 60 years of expertise. \nSIAL Paris is the world’s largest international meeting point for buyers and suppliers\, your n°1 stop to do trade. Discover 7\,500 exhibitors from 125 countries with more than 400\,000 food products on display. \nMeet and chat with the best international suppliers\, stand out from your competitors with your chosen products\, and negotiate your prices in person. \nFind out more
URL:https://i4be.eu/event/sial-2026/
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SUMMARY:Food Tech Congress
DESCRIPTION:The Biotech4Food team will participate in the Food Tech Congress\, a key event for discussing innovation and transitions in the agri-food sector. This is a great opportunity to present the project’s ambitions and strengthen ties with stakeholders involved in biotechnology applied to food. \nFood Tech Congress is the leading food industry event in Europe\, taking place in June\, 2026 in Barcelona\, Spain. For two days\, more than 1\,000 entrepreneurs\, investors\, policymakers\, and agrifood companies come together to showcase technologies\, explore trends\, and spark partnerships shaping the future of food. \nThis global summit and exhibition is where startups pitch on stage\, corporates unveil innovations\, and investors discover the next big thing. From climate-smart agriculture and alternative proteins to AI-driven food systems\, discussions go beyond theory—fueling real deals\, real innovation\, and a more sustainable future. \nFood Tech Congress takes place in June\, 2026 in one of Europe’s most dynamic food capitals: Barcelona\, Spain. Get ready for a unique experience at the iconic Palau de Congressos de Barcelona — a hub of innovation that sets the stage for breakthrough ideas\, partnerships\, and the future of food tech. \nFind out more\n 
URL:https://i4be.eu/event/food-tech-congress/
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