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MBOLD™ members believe that the future of food and agriculture must be one that nourishes a growing global population while protecting and preserving the Earth’s natural resource base for generations to come. Minnesota’s globally leading cluster of food and agriculture businesses, researchers and producers has a vital role to play in making that future a reality.
A new collaboration by industry leaders, innovators and researchers aims to drive innovation and sustainability solutions in the protein value chain.
Protein is an essential part of the human diet and demand is rising fast. The world will need 50% more protein by 2050, but protein production also affects our land, water, and climate in ways that make sustainability an important part of the conversation. Improving the resiliency and sustainability of existing proteins and scaling up new options is key to meeting the dietary needs of a growing population within planetary boundaries.
Rooted in Minnesota but powered by some of the world’s leading food and agriculture companies, MBOLD drives innovation to benefit consumers, farmers, businesses and the planet.
Leaders of some of the world’s foremost food and agriculture companies, research institutions and nonprofit organizations are driving MBOLD’s work to test and execute solutions to the biggest challenges facing our food system.
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The MBOLD Protein Catalyst works to drive innovation in protein sustainability and resilience on multiple fronts:
We are evaluating opportunities for more diverse, climate-resilient crops to be incorporated into animal feed, boosting soil health and water stewardship while offering farmers new income streams.
Through our coalition members and partners, we identify and address pre-competitive needs for research, development and commercialization designed to open new avenues for plant protein ingredients and food applications.
MBOLD’s Bold Growth mentorship program helps high-potential protein innovation companies scale-up through in-depth, tailored, free mentorship. To date, Bold Growth participants have benefited from free mentorship from executives across MBOLD’s network of members and partners.
The Protein Navigator helps protein-focused companies from around the U.S. and the world explore Minnesota’s robust protein innovation ecosystem. The Protein Navigator offers personalized support—including tailored market insights, strategic connections, and expert guidance.
The Bridge2Food North America Summit engages protein innovation leaders from around the globe. MBOLD is honored to co-host this premier international event in Minneapolis, offering first-rate industry networking, problem-solving and cutting-edge innovation in the plant and alternative protein industry.
