Earth Day 2025: Self-Sufficiency of Slovenia in Plant-Based Proteins
Slovenia faces challenges related to non-competitiveness and a low level of self-sufficiency in plant-based proteins, which presents a significant opportunity for development. The European strategy The European Green Deal encourages member states to transition to a diet primarily based on plant-based proteins to ensure a sustainable future.
On Earth Day, Grashka brings together key stakeholders—producers, brand representatives, and the Ministry of Agriculture—who are committed to developing and supporting regional production and processing of legumes, both in Slovenia and foreign markets.
By promoting innovative plant-based protein products, which are already successfully entering the global market, we have the opportunity to strengthen Slovenian agriculture, support legume producers, and improve self-sufficiency. In this way, we can ensure sustainable production of high-quality proteins for human nutrition and enhance the resilience of Slovenia's food system.
Earth Day Event
Date:
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Location:
Roundtable: Center Rog, Congress Hall, 2nd Floor
Post-event gathering: Grashka Deli
Program:
🔹 Roundtable: Self-Sufficiency in Plant-Based Proteins for Human Consumption
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
- Eva Knez, State Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food
- Uroš Vajgl, State Secretary, Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy of the Republic of Slovenia
- Timotej Horvat, MA in Agriculture, Agriculture Specialist, KGZS Zavod MB
- Marjan Zel, Ecological Farm Zel
- Martin Rojnik, Grashka
☕ Coffee break, snacks, networking
🔹 Roundtable: Development of Innovative Plant-Based Products for the Future
Time: 12:00 - 12:45
- Tilen Travnik, Juicy Marbles
- Kristjan Pavlin, Amaze
- Martin Rojnik, Grashka
- Žiga Vraničar, Narayan
- Jernej Pulko, Organa
Entrance:
Free, you are all welcome to join.
*The organizer reserves the right to change the program.
Want to join us? Register here.
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