Turn Your Ideas into Innovation – Join the European Food Projects Case Competition 2025
- Srishti Khurana
- Sep 10
- 3 min read
As I write this blog post, there are 8 days, 15 hours, and 15 minutes left until registration closes for the European Food Projects | Case Competition 2025. This competition is the brainchild of Tim T’Seyen, who for years has wanted to create something that makes the transition from education to employment easier for new graduates. That is exactly what we want to achieve with this competition, with Primavika as our industrial partner. We aim to provide a platform for individuals in the food industry to showcase their innovative ideas and technical skills by developing a plant-based food product concept.
The food industry is changing faster than ever before. Innovation is no longer an outlier—it’s a necessity. Building skills in the alternative protein sector early in your career offers you the opportunity to be part of the larger sustainability movement that’s gaining momentum globally, especially in the EU with increasing funding and support for the plant-based and alternative food sector.
So here’s what we need from you: Submit one or at most two ideas for plant-based products within the defined specifications (to be shared after registrations close). Tell us about your inspiration, expected nutritional values, and why you think you should win. Along with your submission, attach a high-quality image so we can visualize your idea as you envision it. In return, you get the chance to win a cash prize if you make it to the top three, get noticed by industry leaders and their networks, and learn from experts with experience in the field.
All of us at European Food Projects are excited to see your participation. We’ve been working on this project for a while now, and seeing it gain traction has been a truly rewarding experience. We’d love for you to get to know us as we learn about you. So here’s a quick introduction to the EFP team:
Tim T’Seyen Project Manager and Captain of our ship Experience: Project Engineer at MARS Favourite food: Croissant Thoughts about the competition: The case competition offers a unique platform for global talent to demonstrate their skills. Food product development is far more than a line on a CV—it’s a highly valued capability, especially when applied in real-world assessments.
Twinkle Bhargava
External Communication Lead
Experience: Research Innovation Strategist at Biokraft Foods
Favourite food: Mushroom Curry (with a pinch of Mother’s love)
Thoughts: Had I gotten this opportunity before, I wouldn’t think twice about joining this competition. It’s a unique platform to showcase your talent, connect with industry experts, expand your network, and win an amazing cash prize. Who would want to miss that? Nobody should! Come join us as we sail toward innovation and impact.
Ming Ming
Business Relationship Lead
Experience: Project Coordinator in the F&B department within the consulting engineering industry
Favourite food: Char Kuey Teow
Thoughts: I believe this will be a great opportunity for participants to showcase their skills to food companies. If I were a student or someone eager to contribute to the industry, I would take this chance to create something I’d love to see on shelves.
Serena Huang
Project Coordinator
Experience: Research & Development, Product Management
Favourite food: Taiwanese black pepper buns
Thought on Competition: To those participating, what an amazing opportunity! And the team, peers, and mentors have put in a lot of work to see this come into fruition. There’s so much that can be taken from this case competition, and I’m excited to see all of the wonderful entries
Shubhangi Mehrotra
Business Developer
Experience: Product Development and Market Research
Favourite food: Paneer Tikka
Thoughts: A wonderful opportunity to showcase your ideas, connect with experts and mentors, learn from their journeys, express your creativity, and build confidence. Wishing all participants the best of luck!
Srishti Khurana
Editor in Chief
Experience: Regulatory Affairs at ReguSure and Product Development
Favourite food: Biryani
Thoughts: This is an excellent opportunity for both participants and organizers. I can’t wait to see the amazing ideas that come out of this event!
A message from the entire team: Register as soon as possible! Tell your friends, colleagues—even your acquaintances. We’re working hard to put together some truly insightful engagement sessions, and we’d love to hear what you’re looking forward to. Share your thoughts on the competition, the engagement sessions, and your journey as a new professional in the food industry. Tell us about the challenges you’re facing so we can explore more ways to support you.
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