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MBOLD’s Bold Growth-International mentorship program is open to new applicants! MBOLD is excited to invite applications from high-growth companies from around the globe that are working to scale up a unique protein #innovation in the U.S. market. Our #boldgrowth program provides tailored, one-on-one coaching by MBOLD’s network of major corporate players and is now open to companies based outside the U.S. that are scaling up innovations in #plantprotein, #alternativeproteins and #animalfeed, have annual revenue of $5 million - $50 million and want to enter or expand their presence in the U.S. market. Learn more, register for an information session on September 26 or 30, and apply on our website by October 15, 2024. www.mbold.org/boldgrowth General Mills, Cargill, Target, Schwan's Company, Compeer Financial, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), Naturally MN, University of Minnesota, McKinsey & Company, Shannon Schlecht, Allison Hohn, Jen Wagner-Lahr, JoAnne Berkenkamp, Tamara Downs Schwei

Connect with leaders across the entire food value chain to learn and explore collaboration at Reuters Events Transform Food 2024 in Minneapolis from October 8-9, 2024. MBOLD is excited to partner with Reuters Events for this timely conversation about implementing best practices, scaling successful solutions, and collectively building a sustainable future in food and ag. Members of the MBOLD community can receive a $400 discount using code MBOLD at checkout. We’d love to see you there in October! #transformfood #regenerativeagriculture #sustainability https://lnkd.in/gCqkNaK7

MBOLD was thrilled to host Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. representative to the United Nations, to discuss the importance of public-private partnerships in addressing global food insecurity. Cargill, General Mills, Compeer Financial, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), McKnight Foundation, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, University of Minnesota and GREATER MSP Partnership participated in the dialogue.  The discussion ranged from regenerative agriculture and growing global demand for proteins to the use of artificial intelligence and stabilization of global food supply chains in the face of climate change and conflict. Thomas-Greenfield closed by saying: “You’ve given me so much food for thought. What’s so important for me is the unity of effort.”   Peter Frosch Matthew Lewis JoAnne Berkenkamp Heather Tansey Taryn Davis Lee Anderson Aaron Knewtson Shannon Schlecht Jane Maland Cady Michael Roberts Mr. Patrice Bailey Katrina Kessler Brian Buhr Philip Pardey https://lnkd.in/gZysG_V3

Join us at the Bridge2Food North America summit! MBOLD is thrilled to co-host the Bridge2Food North America summit in Minneapolis from October 8–10, 2024. Registration is now open for this preeminent international event, which brings together the world’s most creative innovators, businesses and entrepreneurs in the field of plant and alternative protein innovation.    The agenda includes leaders from MBOLD member and partner companies Schwan's Company, Cargill, SunOpta, General Mills/ 301 INC, University of Minnesota, Clo-Clo Vegan Foods, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and McKinsey & Company along with a global array of luminaries in the plant and alternative protein fields. The world will need 60% more protein in the decades ahead. Without innovation, protein alone could account for 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.  MBOLD is working to advance protein sustainability, including both traditional proteins like meat and dairy and plant/alternative options. Dimitrios Smyrnios Kashif Khan Heidi Teoh Baraem Pam Ismail Shannon Schlecht Johnny Tran Kate Toews Augie Hinnenkamp Wendy Hinnenkamp JoAnne Berkenkamp #proteinsustainability Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/gcChjTSZ

Check out this incisive new podcast from Protein Industries Canada. Speakers include our colleague Thierry Duvanel, Director of Innovation at Bühler Group, illuminating opportunities to catalyze growth of the alternative protein sector through investment in pilot plants and co-manufacturing facilities. MBOLD is honored to collaborate with Bühler Group, Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, Cargill, Compeer Financial, Schwan's Company, Hormel Foods, SunOpta, General Mills and others in advancing innovation in protein sustainability. https://lnkd.in/gADVWu2w

There’s just one month until a premier national gathering of agri-food HR professionals, business executives, educators and students at the University of Minnesota. Produced by AgCareers.com in coordination with MBOLD partner Minnesota AgriGrowth Council and local organizations, the July 24-25 Agriculture & Food HR Roundtable Conference offers unique insight into the latest trends in food + ag jobs, career preparedness, hiring, internships and more. Learn more and get your ticket. https://lnkd.in/gTBH6TGx

We’re thrilled to see Bizzy® Cold Brew, an alum of #MBOLD’s Bold Growth entrepreneurship program, take home the EY Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur of the Year Heartland Award! Congrats to Alex ❄️☕️ French and Andrew Healy on this well-deserved recognition for their incredible growth and success. #boldgrowth https://lnkd.in/gzPm9q5i

Congrats to Bridge2Food on their fantastic Europe 2024 Summit in the Netherlands, where they convened leading innovators and investors in the alternative protein sector from around the globe earlier this month.  MBOLD is excited to co-host Bridge2Food’s North America 2024 in Minneapolis on October 8-10, 2024. Registration opens soon and we look forward to seeing you there! Vincent Brain Maria Rossi Koller Andrea Ojembarrena Ella Stephens Gregory See Hoye Charlotte Neher #Bridge2FoodNorthAmerica #Bridge2FoodEurope2024 #alternativeproteins #alternativeproteinsevent #alternativeproteinsummit #plantbased #FoodSustainability #MBOLDxBridge2Food

Congratulations to Brian S. Schiegg on being named CEO at Schwan's Company. Brian succeeds Dimitrios Smyrnios who recently announced his retirement after a decade as Schwan’s CEO. MBOLD extends a hearty thanks to Dimitrios for his dynamic leadership in the food industry and as Chair of the MBOLD coalition.

Don’t miss this premier gathering of agri-food HR professionals, educators, students, and executives on July 24-25 at the University of Minnesota. Produced by AgCareers.com in coordination with local organizations and MBOLD partner Minnesota AgriGrowth Council, the event features terrific speakers, panels, tours, and discussions and promises to be a great opportunity to network with other industry leaders and professionals. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eCajYn-2 Tamara A Nelsen