On 14 August 2026, the European E-Learning Institute (EUEI) hosted a Plant Power mini-launch event in Copenhagen, bringing together professionals from across nutrition, food businesses, vocational education and organisations working in food, health and sustainability.
The event was designed to introduce the Plant Power learning resources, encourage their future use and create space for discussion around plant-based innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurship and the changing skills needs of the food sector.
Participants were introduced to the main Plant Power project results, including the self-paced online course, Open Educational Resources and the Good Practice Guide to Plant-Based Entrepreneurship. The session also highlighted the open access nature of the materials and their bite-sized format, which is designed to fit around the realities of busy food SMEs.
The event was practical and interactive. Participants explored the online course on their own devices, discussed how the materials could support existing education and business activities, and shared examples from their own professional experience.
Discussion focused on both the opportunities and challenges linked to plant-based innovation.
Participants highlighted the potential for new product development, business growth and more sustainable regional food production, while also recognising common barriers such as the cost of reformulation, limited time for professional development, consumer perceptions and the difficulty of finding reliable, practical guidance.
There was particular interest in the practical nature of the Plant Power materials, the case study content and the mini-module structure, which allows learning to be fitted around working commitments.
Representatives working in nutrition and public health also saw potential for the resources to support healthier and more sustainable food choices, while participants involved in food production and business development were interested in using them to explore new product opportunities and strengthen innovation capacity within their teams.
Overall feedback from the event was positive. Participants valued the fact that the resources are openly available online and localised into partner languages, making them easier to use across different contexts and target groups.
The mini-launch also created new opportunities for future dissemination and collaboration. Several participants identified ways to share the Plant Power resources through their own professional networks and introduce them to colleagues, educators, food businesses and other relevant stakeholders.
For EUEI, the event was an important opportunity to demonstrate how the Plant Power resources can continue to support innovation in plant-based product development, sustainable business practice and lifelong learning within the food sector.
The strong engagement in Copenhagen showed that there is real interest in practical, accessible support for plant-based innovation, and in ensuring that these resources continue to be used beyond the lifetime of the project.
