From vegconomist.com
The EGGcellent project, focused on developing a sustainable vegan alternative to chicken eggs for the bakery industry, has received €1 million in funding from the Province of South Holland. The subsidy was presented on April 11 at Planet B.io in Delft by Meindert Stolk, the Regional Minister for Economy and Innovation.
The project is a collaboration between Vivici, Proeon, Applikon, and Planet B.io. The funding is part of the “Kansen voor West III” program, supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). EGGcellent addresses the rising demand for alternatives to chicken egg protein, driven by increasing prices, supply chain disruptions, and environmental and animal welfare concerns.
Meeting the need for egg alternatives
Global demand for egg alternatives has risen due to economic and ethical factors. The EGGcellent project aims to develop an affordable, sustainable solution by combining innovative ingredients from Vivici and Proeon. These will be tested in a prototype designed to replace eggs in industrial bakery applications.
Role of South Holland’s manufacturing sector
The region’s manufacturing sector plays a crucial role in accelerating the project. Getinge, a global medtech company, is contributing its expertise and bioreactor systems from Applikon. This collaboration will expedite product development and testing, making the technologies easier to bring to market.
Planet B.io will provide access to its advanced bioreactor infrastructure, allowing smaller companies in the region to utilize specialized equipment, enhancing the overall innovation ecosystem.
Aligned with the South Holland Growth Agenda, the project integrates key technologies in process and biomolecular technologies. By combining technological development, manufacturing expertise, and ecosystem support, EGGcellent will contribute to both sustainability in food production and regional innovation.
Project’s global impact
Minister Stolk commented, “This is a great example of how collaboration between SMEs, the manufacturing industry, and the Planet B.io ecosystem leads to tangible solutions for global challenges. With project EGGcellent, we are not only building a more sustainable food chain but also laying the foundation for the economy of the future.”
Kevin Parekh, co-founder of Proeon Foods, expressed excitement over the funding, stating in a LinkedIn post: “This grant supports our collaborative initiative with Vivici, Applikon, and Planet B.io to develop a sustainable egg alternative for industrial baking applications. It’s a significant step forward in our mission to advance plant-based protein innovation.”
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