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Fenneke Jolink recently joined the Planet B.io team as Project manager, taking up special assignments that contribute to the services Planet B.io brings to its community. Fenneke has a MSc degree in Bioprocess technology from Wageningen University and then worked at DSM R&D in science, tech-transfer and project management for the biosolutions and food enzymes businesses, for almost 19 years. She brings a huge amount of valuable experience in biotech science and project management.

For 152 years, Delft has been a globally renowned hotspot for biotechnology.  Today we are proud to announce that global, carbon-recycling LanzaTech is creating a European base at the Biotech Campus Delft.

Ever wondered where the name Planet B.io came from? And what it means?
Here is the story and the hidden meanings behind the brand name and its logo.

Real meat without emissions and environmental impact; cultivated meat has been a big promise for years. Meanwhile, dozens of companies in Europe are ready to enter the market. But strict regulations mean it will be a long time before it will become available for sale.

What can be more beautiful than solving two problems at once? British-Dutch company Deep Branch produces protein-rich ingredients for animal feed via fermentation. These ingredients replace fishmeal and soy. An important raw material for Deep Branch's ingredients is locally captured CO2. In this way, Deep Branch ensures more sustainable fish farming and fewer greenhouse gas emissions. Pete Rowe, one of the founders and CEO, explains how this is possible.

The Province of South Holland aims to become one of the core regions in the field of alternative proteins. Recently, Planet B.io together with InnovationQuarter took the initiative to start a consortium of regional frontrunners to help realize this ambition: Protein Port. The initiative is supported through a grant from the Province of South Holland. For 2022, the aim is to lay the basis for a regional ecosystem for alternative proteins; develop a joint acceleration agenda for the next 4 years; market South Holland as a leading region for alternative proteins; and strengthen innovation services and infrastructure. And the foundation has been laid!

Together with HollandBIO and Johnson & Johnson, Planet B.io organized an event to explore best practices for bringing science "from bench to business". The event brought together more than 100 stakeholders including start-ups, industry, Technology Transfer Organizations (TTOs), academia, investors and enabling organizations.

Last week, over 60 frontrunners in the sustainable protein space explored how together we can bring the protein transition to the next level. The event offered new insights, good networking, and concrete topics to work on together.