Project Summary
Proeon Foods BV develops next-generation plant-based protein ingredients for protein sufficiency, supplements and egg replacement. Based in the Netherlands’ Delft Biotech Campus, the company is now moving from pilot to commercial production. Their mung bean and peanut proteins offer sustainable, functional alternatives for global food manufacturers. With a growing demand for cleaner, more sustainable protein sources, Proeon is responding by scaling up production in Pune, India, bringing Dutch innovation to the heart of a high-potential market. The project will generate local jobs including for women, while also strengthening the Netherlands’ position in the global foodtech value chain.
Through the Dutch Good Growth Fund, Invest International stepped in with a start-up loan, enabling Proeon to bridge the valley between proven R&D and scalable commercial production—supporting both sustainable growth and stable employment.
Our impact
Decent jobs
Creating jobs in India and strengthening Dutch participation in the global sustainable food industry.
Climate action
Production of mung bean protein is projected to save 270,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions compared to chicken eggs.
Water conservation
By shifting to mung bean protein, Proeon expects to save 247 million cubic meters of water over time.
Responsible consumption & production
Peanut protein is upcycled from food waste, turning agricultural by-products into affordable, nutritious food ingredients.
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