Danish Plant-Based Diplomacy

Dublin, 7th of October 2026. Ahead of the yearly budget talks in the Irish Parliament, the Vegan Society of Ireland has sent in a proposal calling on the government to create a national action plan for plant-based foods and dedicated funds for plant-based food in Budget 2027. The aim is to support the Irish fruits…

The Hauge, 17th of September 2026. Just a week after almost 75 organisations called for a Dutch action plan for plant-based foods, a motion was voted on in Parliament, requesting the Government to include the action plan for “More Plant-Based Food” in the coming work on the political initiatives with nitrogen policies and a planned food…

The Hague, 10th of September 2026. 46 organisations representing farmers, industry and civil society, including health and nutrition bodies, backed a call for a Dutch Action Plan for Plant-Based Foods, which was delivered to Dutch government politicians Joris Lohman (CDA) and Anne-Marijke Podt (D66) at an event in the Conference Hall of the Dutch government.…

On the 7th of July, 2026 the European Commission published its long-awaited Protein Action Plan, aiming to deliver a resilient and sustainable protein system that makes Europe more sovereign and independent. It underlines that the EU has an “interest in being a global leader and driving innovation that supports competitive, sustainable and resilient food systems.”…

Food system changes do not happen fast. It’s an evolving process where also the smaller steps matter. In Hungary, there has been a positive development, and things are progressing. “We have for many years worked relentlessly with authorities to develop our food system to be more in line with healthier diets, and in, for instance,…

Brussels, 24th of June 2026. Farmers from Ireland, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark and France shared their experiences of diversifying into protein crops in a packed room at the European Parliament, highlighting both the opportunities and the challenges of being a first mover. EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen opened the event, stressing that…

Belgium, 15th of June May 2026. More than 30 representatives from across the Belgian and Flemish food value chain, including farmers’ organisations, food companies, government agencies, and NGOs, gathered for a webinar to learn how Denmark is developing a market for legumes through collaboration, innovation, and public investment. The webinar demonstrated how coordinated action across…

Ottawa, Canada, 6–7 May 2026. Farmers, researchers and civil society from Canada and Denmark gathered for high-level events, including a high-level reception and a roundtable dialogue on plant-based food systems and sustainable agricultural development in Canada. The reception took place at the residence of the Danish Ambassador in Ottawa. Danish Action Plan and collaboration as…

Rome, 26th and 27th of May 2026. Policymakers, researchers, and agri-food stakeholders gathered in Rome for a day of high-level dialogue on how to accelerate the green transition of agri-food systems and how to promote healthier, more sustainable diets. The event, “Building the Green Transition of Agri-food Systems: Advancing Innovation, Technologies and the Economy of…

Rotterdam, 21st of May 2026. Ministry officials, NGOs, researchers, industry and farmer organizations convened to discuss and explore how Dutch agriculture and food systems can become more beneficial for society and nature. The backdrop to the event was a report released last year, showing that by reorienting Dutch agricultural production towards 70 percent plant protein…