WE DESIGN AND DEVELOP METROPOLITAN FOOD CLUSTERS
As food production, processing, and distribution for the world’s metropolitan areas grow more complex, these activities are organized within increasingly sophisticated networks that we call Metropolitan Food Clusters. Wageningen MFC supports entrepreneurs, governments, and citizens in designing and developing these networks, hubs, and the necessary infrastructure.
Wageningen MFC is a spin-off of Wageningen University & Research, combining the extensive knowledge and lifelong experience of former and current senior experts from the university with the fresh perspectives and up-to-date education of young professionals.
Our mission is to ensure good food for everyone in an urbanizing world. We focus on innovating the agri-food system by co-designing Metropolitan Food Clusters that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This approach connects governments, businesses, knowledge institutes, consumers, and interest organizations within a framework of sustainable development.
We are committed not only to minimizing the environmental impacts of the agri-food sector but also to contributing positively to the environment, particularly in areas such as climate, biodiversity, and the sustainable use of resources. We also focus on the welfare of both humans and animals and aim to achieve healthy economic outcomes for businesses, consumers, sectors, nations, and regions.
Our tailor-made services
Since the turn of the century, we have delivered a wide range of tailored solutions in areas including:
- Design and planning of Agroparks and Metropolitan Food Clusters
- Development of agri-food businesses in international markets
- Modernisation of food provision from all economic, social and environmental perspectives of sustainable development
- Transformation of rural areas
- Governmental strategies for food security and safety, and for development of the agri-food sector as a key pillar of the national economy
- Provision of education and training programs, as well as the development of research and innovation facilities
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our team
The core team members of Wageningen MFC bring a diverse range of expertise and professions, collectively representing around 300 years of experience. Our team encompasses all the complementary fields essential for strategic thinking in metropolitan food provision, including spatial planning, agrologists, business models and plans, collaboration frameworks, and education and innovation programs.
We work closely with experts from knowledge institutes, such as Wageningen University & Research, and various organizations, including technology providers, professional food producers, and engineering and implementation specialists. Based on the specific needs of each project or client, we assemble a customized expert team to provide thoughtful and effective solutions to their agri-food development challenges.
Our concept
Metropolitan Food Clusters (MFC) have been developed since the 2000s, grounded in in-depth research of the agri-food system in Northwestern Europe. In applying this concept, we follow six core principles.
OUR STRUCTURE
Wageningen MFC is composed of three entities: Wageningen MFC Association, Wageningen MFC Business, and Wageningen MFC Foundation. Together, these entities ensure the continuous generation of knowledge and expertise in system innovations for agriculture and food production. This structure allows for the expansion and sharing of our knowledge base.
