4P

Plant Powered Public Plates

PROJECT INFO:

DURATION: 
2025-2027
 
FUNDING:
The Mission Partnership 
 

PARTNERS:
Bispebjerg Hospital, Hotel & Restaurant Skolen København, Orkla Foods, Plantebranchen – Brancheorganisation for Plantebaserede Fødevarer, Matr Foods, Organic Plant Protein, PerfectSeason ApS, MLKD – Mærkevareleverandørerne

CHALLENGE

Low uptake of plant‑based alternatives in public food systems

TECHNOLOGY

Co‑creation of plant‑based products, procurement criteria and training

POTENTIAL

Increases adoption and reduces emissions in public meals

Goal

  • A 30% increase in sales of plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy to public entities
  • A 50% increase of plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy used in public kitchens – leading to a 20-35 % CO2 reduction per meal
  • 6-12 plant-based alternatives developed or adapted to the needs of public kitchens
  • 80 public kitchen professionals trained in using plant-based alternatives
     

Plan

  • We will conduct in-depth studies and tests in various public kitchens across seven cities to uncover the needs of public kitchen professionals.
  • Through co-creation, we aim to bridge the gap between public procurers, kitchen personnel, schools and producers of plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy products, using these insights as the foundation for:
  • Developing and adapting plant-based food alternatives for the public sector
  • Updating criteria and specifications for plant-based alternatives in public tenders
  • Designing a training course and supporting tools for kitchen professionals
     

Expected results

  • Identified barriers and opportunities for plant-based alternatives in public kitchens
  • Adapted plant-based products meeting the needs of public kitchens
  • Developed and tested competency training course and supporting tools for kitchen professionals
  • Developed product specifications for plant-based alternatives
  • ‘Go to public market’-strategies for producers
  • Shared and communicated results
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The project is part of the Mission Partnership, and the funding is provided by Innovation Fund Denmark.

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Mette Kallestrup Spring

Mette Kallestrup Spring

Program Manager (mission partnership)

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