Risks and opportunities in the protein value chain – an investor’s perspective

VBDO is delighted to be partnering with the FAIRR Initiative on this event. Want to hear more about Beyond Meat and their Dutch partner? Willem Spigt of Zandbergen World’s finest meats will speak about the transition to plant based protein and their collaboration with Beyond Meat. The workshops are brought to you by NN Investment Partners (engaging retailers in the supply chain) and World Animal Protection (material risks for investors and a bottom line). An interactive panel discussion will be held at the end of the day.We hope you will join us for this interactive workshop on why and how we should influence change towards a more sustainable animal protein sector and whether alternative proteins can be a viable and scalable solution for the future. We look forward to welcoming you to this upcoming masterclass.

Programme

12:00 – 13:00 Arrival & Networking Lunch

13:00 – 13:15 Welcome - VBDO & NN Investment Partners

13:15 – 13:35 Keynote Speech - Willem Spigt from Zandbergen on why Zandbergen, the world’s finest meat company, embraced Beyond Meat

13:35 – 14:05 Transforming the Food System- Risks & Opportunities in the Protein Supply Chain (Aarti Ramachandran - Head of Research & Engagements, FAIRR Initiative)

14:05 – 15:50 Solutions sessions (including short break between sessions)

Session 1: Animal Welfare - What are the material risks for investors? (Dirk Jan Verdonk - World Animal Protection)

Session 2: Sustainable Animal Protein Supply Chains - How do investors and purchasers engage with suppliers to influence sustainability? (Faryda Lindeman -NN Investment Partners)

15:50 – 16:40 The future of meat: What are sustainable solutions and are they viable? Interactive Panel & Audience Discussion (NN Investment Partners, World Animal Protection, Zandbergen (EU partner of Beyond Meat)

16:40 – 17:00 Key Takeaways

17:00 Networking Drinks with Beyond Meat

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Please be noted that this event is for investors. The session will be held under the Chatham House Rule.

Masterclass - Risks and opportunities in the protein value chain @ NN IP