Proeon
Plant protein innovation for people, planet and conscience

Eggless eggs may seem paradoxical, but Proeon is revolutionizing the food industry by developing plant-based proteins that match animal-derived proteins in taste, texture, and nutrition. Proeon began its journey of plant-protein innovation in 2018, with a goal to enhance sustainability in the food industry. Transitioning from animal-based to plant-based alternatives poses significant challenges for food companies, particularly at the ingredient level, where proteins are crucial for delivering nutrition, taste, and texture. Traditionally, plant-based proteins, such as those from lentils, differ substantially from animal-based proteins like egg protein in appearance , taste and function in the end product. This is a major roadblock for food manufacturers to make plant-based products that consumers will want to come back for more!
As a research-driven ingredient innovation company based at Planet B.io in Delft, Proeon is at the forefront of cutting-edge research and development. They produce high-quality proteins using sustainable sources like mung beans and chickpeas, seamlessly integrating them into food formulations to replicate the taste, texture, and nutritional value of animal-derived proteins. For example, these plant proteins actually behave the same way a chicken-egg does- fluffs, scrambles and gives you the egg-experience, but without harming any chicken!
These innovative proteins contribute to the creation of delicious plant-based eggs, egg-free baked goods, and alternative dairy products. This breakthrough empowers food manufacturers to craft delectable, animal-free products and dishes, all while promoting sustainability.
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Expanding our community: Meet the newest Planet B.io residents
After the summer break, Planet B.io welcomed several new residents. Each brings valuable expertise and innovation, further strengthening our growing ecosystem. Below, you will find a short introduction to the companies that have recently joined us at the Biotech Campus Delft.
Building the Future of Protein Together
Europe has the talent and ideas to lead the protein transition, but turning these into economic impact remains a challenge. On October 8–9, Planet B.io joined partners across Europe at NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam to kick off the EU-funded APROVALS program, launch the Invest-NL framework on Novel Foods and hear the latest updates from Cellular Agriculture Netherlands and other players from the Dutch future food ecosystem.