Danish Plant-Based Diplomacy
Mission: Increased and targeted plant-based funding and plant-based action plans at EU level and in member states, including synergies between organic and plant-based policies and values.
Who we are:
Danish Plant-Based Diplomacy was established in 2025 as a formal collaboration with the aim to increase plant-based consumption and production in the EU, with inspiration from the Danish plant-based initiatives “Danish Action Plan for Plant-Based Foods” and “The Plant-Based Food Grant”.
Danish Plant-Based Diplomacy is a formal collaboration between multiple stakeholders. Work is led by The Vegetarian Society of Denmark.
Danish Chamber of Commerce
A network for companies within Retail, Service, IT, Transport, Tourism and Health industries. Danish Chamber of Commerce, act on behalf of 18,000 members and more than 100 sector associations.
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Think Tank Frej
Promotes democratic dialogue between actors to build bridges between different positions. The aim is that all food companies – from farmers to giant corporations – change to respect planetary boundaries.
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Danish Plantbased Business Association
Represents plant-based companies with a focus on influence and market development.
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Organic Denmark
An association of organic companies, farmers, professional kitchens and consumers aiming to have more and better organics – using new solutions, cooperation and notable representation of interests.
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The Vegetarian Society of Denmark
The Vegetarian Society of Denmark is an association for supporters of a plant-based lifestyle that was created in 1896. Its two primary goals are to promote a plant-based lifestyle and to deliver information on the impact of dietary choices on animals, humans and the planet
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Danish Agriculture & Food Council
Danish Agriculture & Food Council represents the farming and food industry of Denmark including companies, trade and farmers’ associations.
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Danish Food and Drink Federation
The Danish Food and Drink Federation (DI Fødevarer) is an independent business organization within the Confederation of Danish Industries (DI), that represents the food and drink sector, specifically the processing food and beverage companies.
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LandboUngdom
LandboUngdom works to create opportunities and activities for young people in rural areas. This happens through courses and events, and by offering young people the possibility to expand their knowledge and develop new skills.
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Steering group
Meet the people and organisations behind Danish Plant-Based Diplomacy.
Sybille Kyed
Head of Agriculture and Food Policy
Organic Denmark
Marie-Louise Boisen Lendal
Managing director and co-founder
The Frej Think Tank
Stella Staunstrup
Secretarial Chief
Danish Plantbased Business Association
Vibeke Højbjerg
Senior Adviser
The Danish Food and Drink Federation
Saoirse Mckeever Andersen
Head of Food Policies
Danish Chamber of Commerce
Anders Martin Klöcker
Head of Innovation
Danish Agriculture and Food Council
Rune-Christoffer Dragsdahl
Executive Director
The Vegetarian Society of Denmark
Christian Orthmann Andersen
Chairman
LandboUngdom