NÉGYOSZ policy conference | 30 November 2026 | Europe Point, Budapest
Where next for the protein strategy?
European good practice, Danish experience, opportunities in Hungary
from the field through processing to the plate
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Venue
Europe Point (Európa Pont), Millenáris Park
Lövőház utca 35, 1024 Budapest
Conference room, 2nd floor
Get directions
Lövőház utca 35, 1024 Budapest
Conference room, 2nd floor
Get directions
What is the conference about?
In July this year, the European Commission published the EU protein action plan. It names the Danish action plan for plant-based foods as a model among member states. The food-side measures, however, are left to the member states. So this will be a Hungarian decision.
On 30 November, we will look at how. We are asking our Danish speaker to explain how the government, farmers and the food industry worked together in Denmark, and what the first step was. The morning also covers EU plans and market incentives. In the afternoon, actors from the Hungarian food chain take the floor: cultivation, processing, catering and consumption. The panel asks the question in the title of the day: where next?
We are not here to argue why action is needed. We are looking for the steps that can open up more opportunities for Hungarian farmers, processors and caterers. We welcome representatives of government, professional associations, research and the food chain.
In Hungarian and English, with simultaneous interpretation. Participation is free of charge and registration is required. Places are limited, so we ask for one registration per organisation.
Why now?
There is an EU framework
On 7 July 2026, the European Commission published the EU protein action plan. It aims to raise the share of EU-grown protein from oilseeds and protein crops from 25% in 2025 to 35% by 2035.
Source: European Commission
There is a working model
In 2023, Denmark became the first country to adopt a national action plan for plant-based foods. It is part of a 2021 agricultural agreement that set aside DKK 1 billion for the sector, most of it for a new fund for plant-based foods. The EU action plan refers to it as good practice.
The next step is national
The action plan builds on the national and regional partnership plans under the Common Agricultural Policy after 2027. These plans will decide what is implemented in Hungary.
Speakers
Speakers are being confirmed.
Ervin Nagy
President, NÉGYOSZ
Opening and closing
Réka Szöllősi
independent food policy analyst, Élelmiszervilág.hu
Host and moderator
Zombor Berezvai
Associate Professor, Head of Research Centre, Corvinus University of Budapest
Market incentives · 10:25
ZL
Dr László Zsombik
Senior Research Fellow, University of Debrecen, Nyíregyháza Research Institute (AKIT)
Cultivation · 13:00
SG
Gábor Szommer
Sales and Procurement Director, FINO-FOOD Kft.
Processing · 13:25
Programme
Time | Speaker | Session |
|---|---|---|
9:30 - 9:50 |
Registration | |
9:50 - 10:00 |
Ervin Nagy, President, NÉGYOSZ |
Opening |
10:00 - 10:25 |
to be confirmed |
Hungarian priorities: goals and planned steps towards more sustainable food systems |
10:25 - 10:50 |
Zombor Berezvai, Corvinus University of Budapest |
Market trends and financial incentives: tax rates, subsidies, examples from member states |
10:50 - 11:15 |
EU policy expert |
Europe: the EU protein action plan |
11:15 - 11:30 |
Coffee break | |
11:30 - 11:55 |
researcher |
Food and the environment: a scientific perspective |
11:55 - 12:20 |
Danish expert |
Denmark: lessons from the action plan for plant-based foods, a whole-system approach |
12:20 - 13:00 |
Lunch break | |
13:00 - 13:25 |
Dr László Zsombik, University of Debrecen, Nyíregyháza Research Institute |
Cultivation: growing protein crops for human consumption in Hungary |
13:25 - 13:50 |
Gábor Szommer, FINO-FOOD Kft. |
Processing: the experience of a Hungarian plant-based food manufacturer |
13:50 - 14:15 |
to be confirmed |
Catering: experience from public catering and workplace dining |
14:15 - 14:40 |
to be confirmed |
Consumption: sustainable food consumption and education |
14:40 - 15:05 |
Coffee break | |
15:05 - 15:45 |
Moderator: Réka Szöllősi |
Panel discussion: where next? Next steps in Europe and Hungary |
15:45 - 15:55 |
Ervin Nagy, President, NÉGYOSZ |
Summary and closing |
The views expressed at the event do not necessarily reflect the position of the Representation of the European Commission in Hungary.
Practical information
Registration
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. The room has limited capacity, so registrations are accepted in the order they arrive.
Catering
We provide 100% plant-based catering, with a gluten-free option on request.
Interpretation
English-Hungarian simultaneous interpretation is provided on request.
Sustainability
The cutlery and plates used at the event are compostable, so please put them in the separate bin. To avoid food waste, leftover food will be packed up.
Getting there
By public transport
Europe Point is a few minutes on foot from Széll Kálmán tér, a major public transport hub served by metro line M2, trams 4 and 6, and many other bus and tram lines.
By car
There is paid on-street parking in the area and a car park nearby. As spaces are limited, we recommend public transport.
At the venue
The conference room is on the 2nd floor and can be reached by lift. Get directions
Register for the conference
Get to know our work
Visit the NÉGYOSZ website
NÉGYOSZ represents companies in Hungary that produce and distribute plant-based foods. Our task is to raise the profile of plant-based products.
Join NÉGYOSZ
Working with plant-based products? At NÉGYOSZ, the sector represents its interests together.
Follow Okosfehérje
On the Okosfehérje website (in Hungarian), recipes, articles and practical tips help the public get to know balanced, plant-based eating.