Ensuring food security in Europe is becoming increasingly important, and finding sustainable food sources that benefit farmers is crucial. To address this issue, the VALPRO PATH project, funded by Horizon Europe and UKRI, has been initiated. This project will conduct pilot programs in Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Denmark to research which protein crops offer the most value. In Italy, a farm-based production facility is already being developed to produce plant-based burgers using local crops.