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The Food Innovator as Chameleon: One Mission, Many Forms

The Food Innovator as Chameleon: One Mission, Many Forms

by Mary van Hoek-Hendriks | Jun 27, 2025 | Article, Free Stuff, Newsletter

What is a food innovator? A trendwatcher? A product developer? A project manager? A keynote speaker? A writer of vision documents? Or someone down to earth working with farmers on local food chains? The answer is simple: all of the above. A true food innovator is a...
PRESS RELEASE New book Mastering Food Innovation puts innovation in motion, how to make an impact in the food sector

PRESS RELEASE New book Mastering Food Innovation puts innovation in motion, how to make an impact in the food sector

by Mary van Hoek-Hendriks | Jun 10, 2025 | Article, Free Stuff, News

Eindhoven, 10 June 2025 With the publication of Mastering Food Innovation | Impact by Design, innovation strategist and food impactor Mary van Hoek-Hendriks introduces a powerful new standard for anyone working on the future of food. The book offers both a strategic...
New book ‘MASTERING FOOD INNOVATION | Impact by Design’ offers Food Innovators a roadmap to successful market launch

New book ‘MASTERING FOOD INNOVATION | Impact by Design’ offers Food Innovators a roadmap to successful market launch

by Mary van Hoek-Hendriks | May 30, 2025 | Article, Free Stuff, News, Newsletter

Absolutely over the moon! Today, Friday 30 May, my book ‘MASTERING FOOD INNOVATION | Impact by Design’ goes live on Amazon. Since I release the Start a Food Story newsletter every the last Friday of the month I was determined to align this month’s newsletter with the...
Firing Up Food Innovation: The Concept Roast That Sparks Change

Firing Up Food Innovation: The Concept Roast That Sparks Change

by Mary van Hoek-Hendriks | Mar 28, 2025 | Article, Free Stuff, Newsletter

Today, I had the honour of reviewing all your innovations – a true privilege! In preparation, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. This final roast is my unfiltered, uncensored, no-holds-barred, raw opinion. If you need resuscitation after this roast, require life-saving IV...
From Idea to Success – The Power of a Food Incubator

From Idea to Success – The Power of a Food Incubator

by Mary van Hoek-Hendriks | Feb 28, 2025 | Article, Free Stuff, Newsletter

The food industry is constantly evolving. New concepts, sustainable innovations and healthier products are essential to meet changing consumer demands. But how do you turn a brilliant idea into a market-ready product? This is where the power of a food incubator comes...
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