Food-Print Utrecht Region Network Meeting
“(City Deal) Healthy and Sustainable Food Environment”
We are pleased to invite you to the FPUR Network Meeting “(City Deal) Healthy and Sustainable Food Environment” on Thursday, 30 October 2025. Join the FPUR network and contribute to the transition toward sustainable food production and a healthy food environment in the Utrecht region! This session will focus on “(City Deal) Healthy and Sustainable Food Environment.”
Program
During this network meeting, we will discuss one of the major societal challenges: making the food environment healthier and more sustainable. Research shows that the availability of food has increased in recent years, often resulting in unhealthier choices. Around schools, public buildings, supermarkets, catering, restaurants, sports facilities, and other living environments, we are constantly tempted by unhealthy products. How can we reduce this temptation and create a balance between healthy and less healthy options?
In this meeting, we will explore ways to guide the food environment at local, regional, and national levels. Get inspired and make new connections!
15:45 – Arrival and registration
16:15 – Welcome
16:20 – Introduction to FPUR
16:30 – Three speakers will address the theme from the perspectives of policy, practice, and science:
Miriam Weber / Jacintha Merts | Public Health Advisor, Municipality of Utrecht
Eelco Veldhuijzen | Sports & Performance Manager, Traiectum
Coosje Dijkstra | Assistant Professor, Amsterdam UMC, Health Sciences; Youth & Lifestyle Section
17:30 – Discussion and call to action, followed by a networking reception until 19:00
Who is it for?
The meeting is open to everyone involved in healthy and sustainable food environments, including restaurants, food producers, farmers, healthcare organizations, civil society organizations, educational institutions, knowledge organizations, entrepreneurs, public officials, and artists.
FPUR Core Team:
René Kwant, Utrecht ľϸӰ
Jacintha Merts, Municipality of Utrecht
Margriet van Vianen, Province of Utrecht
Jaap Breugem, ROM Utrecht
Hans van de Guchte, Rabobank Midden Nederland
Michiel Dijkman, EBU
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By registering, we assume that you will attend, as this information is used for catering purposes. If you cannot attend, please inform us at least one day in advance to help reduce food waste.