Fanny Weinbreck has been appointed Chair of the Core Partner Board of Next Food Collective (NFC), a collaborative initiative that brings together dozens of leading companies, knowledge institutions, and research organizations from the food industry. She succeeds Manfred Aben of Unilever, who has chaired the Core Partner Board since the launch of Next Food Collective in 2023. Manfred Aben will continue to serve as Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
Fanny Weinbreck
Since 2022, Fanny Weinbreck has served as Global Research & Development Director at Agrifirm. She brings over twenty years of experience in nutrition, health, animal feed, and agriculture. She previously held various senior R&D roles at companies including FrieslandCampina, combining scientific expertise with strategic vision. Her scientific background, leadership experience, and strong network make her exceptionally well suited to lead the Core Partner Board of Next Food Collective.
Photo: Fanny WeinbreckÂ
Fanny Weinbreck: "The Core Partner Board of Next Food Collective brings together a diverse group of partners from across the agri-food sector in the Netherlands and beyond. Our strength lies in the diversity of perspectives. By uniting science, industry, and policy, we can drive real innovation that contributes to a sustainable food system. As the new Chair, I am committed to further strengthening our collaboration—with space for openness, fresh ideas, and a shared focus that transcends individual interests. Only through active engagement and collective action can we deliver the sustainable solutions needed to advance the food transition."