The stand concept is based on the BfR's science comic on alternative protein sources. The scientific content of the comic is further developed spatially, visually and interactively at the exhibition stand and made accessible to a broad audience.
Scientific findings are communicated in an understandable, fact-based and interactive way at the stand. In a specially designed interactive world, visitors can discover what alternative protein sources are available, what properties they have and where potential health risks lie. Interactive exhibits, playful elements and visual storytelling make complex content tangible. Among other things, guests can correctly classify various food and feed at the “switchboard”, obtain interesting facts about protein sources at the “protein scanner” or cast their vote on which foods they would be willing to eat.
A special highlight is the show kitchen: in regular live cooking shows, TV chef Tino Schmidt prepares dishes using alternative protein sources such as pulses, mushrooms and insects. In dialogue with BfR scientists, questions about food safety, the health risk assessment of certain ingredients and the possible use of alternative protein sources are addressed. The prepared dishes can be tasted on site.
Information about the BfR at Grüne Woche:
The BfR stand is located in Hall 3.2 “ErlebnisBauernhof” (Adventure Farm), No. 307.
Grüne Woche will take place in Berlin from 16 January to 25 January 2026.
The BfR Academy
Grüne Woche website
Further information from the BfR on alternative protein sources:
Questions and answers on health risk assessment
About the BfR
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is a scientifically independent institution within the portfolio of the German Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH). It protects people's health preventively in the fields of public health and veterinary public health. The BfR provides advice to the Federal Government as well as the Federal States (‘Laender’) on questions related to food, feed, chemical and product safety. The BfR conducts its own research on topics closely related to its assessment tasks.