Our focus areas
Less fossil, more future
The Zaan region is transitioning toward low-fossil and sustainable food production. Within Zaan Food Makers, companies and partners collaborate on energy efficiency, electrification, and renewable energy solutions such as green hydrogen, while optimizing industrial processes that require high temperatures to ensure consistent product quality.
We work closely with municipalities, grid operators, and national partners to build a future-proof regional energy infrastructure that supports industrial innovation and sustainable growth.
Learning by working: building tomorrow’s talent
People are the driving force behind the Zaan region’s industrial food sector.
We invest in talent pipelines, work-based learning, and professional development so employees can grow with emerging technologies such as AI, automation, digitalization, and new process innovations.
Together with regional education partners, we connect real industry practice to future skill needs – ensuring companies stay competitive and the Zaan region remains a strong center for food production employment.