Schouten - Specialist in Plant-Based Protein

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲-𝘂𝗽 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁! Peter Schouten participated last month in the launch of 'Brabant the Scale-Up Plant of Europe', an ambitious initiative by the Provincie Noord-Brabant. We are a proud launching partner of this project. The goal? Within five years, Brabant aims to become the leading European scale-up location for new plant-based food ingredients. The Scale-Up Plant supports start-ups and innovative entrepreneurs. Scale-ups include, for example revyve, PeelPioneers - a #FoodTech500 company#FoodTech500 company 🍊 and BeefyGreen 🍄. Established companies share their unique mix of knowledge, facilities, and network with start-ups. This helps start-ups advance in their scale-up phase. Schouten is fully committed to realizing this. During the kick-off, impressive food innovations were presented through pitches, presentations, and lunch dishes. Think of ingredients from orange peels, proteins from brewer’s yeast, and chicken protein made without chickens but with fungi. #schouteneurope #schoutentwente #provincienoordbrabant.

 Looking to add something special to your assortment that kids will love? Our vegan Vegetable Bites are a crunchy delight that has won the hearts (and taste buds) of children! In fact, 80% of kids who tried them couldn't wait to have more. The fun shapes add to their appeal, making them a hit in every bite. 🌟🌽 These cheerfully shaped nuggets are not just tasty but also packed with goodness—think corn, carrot, peas, onions, and red bell pepper, all with a low salt content. Healthy and delicious!😊 A-maize-ing, right? See below to explore the full analysis of why our Vegetable Bites are a standout addition to your offerings. #SchoutenEurope #PlantBased #Innovation #SchoutenTwente

Eating habits are changing quickly. Meat substitutes that do not resemble meat are becoming increasingly popular. These 'Variations' have their own identity, no vegan chicken pieces or meatballs, but unique vegetable-based products. This way, consumers can increase their vegetable intake in an easy and tasty way. These products have an even smaller footprint and are ideal for consumers making sustainable choices. In line with this trend, we've developed three Rondos: Corn, Spinach and Beet root. Explore how these can transform your menu to the next level. 💡 👉 Want to know more about this development or our products? Read the analysis. #plantbased #innovation #schouteneurope #sustainability #schoutentwente

‘Die gehaktbal kan je blijven eten, alleen minder vaak. De verhouding dierlijk en plantaardig moet anders. Zeker als we twaalf miljard mensen moeten gaan voeden.’ Benieuwd naar het interview met CEO Niek-Jan Schouten en Chairman & Founder Henk (H.J.P.) Schouten? 👉 Klik op de link in de comments om het artikel in de Volkskrant te lezen. #innovatie #duurzaamheid #plantbased #schouteneurope #schoutentwente

We are very proud! Three of our colleagues have successfully completed their Green Belt training: Our project managers Annemiek Vervoort and Britt van Heteren, and our Continus Improvement Specialist: Monique van Geffen. Congratulations for their hard work and dedication. 🎉 The Green Belt training focuses on process improvement and working more efficiently. Using Lean Six Sigma techniques, participants learn to analyze and optimize processes. This ensures higher quality. 📈 At Schouten, we invest in our people. We offer various training opportunities so that everyone can develop. This keeps our team motivated and up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques. Together, we make the difference for our customers. Lean Competency System #schouteneurope #Plantbased #leansigma #greenbelt

🌱 Redesigning the European food system could reduce agricultural land by 44% and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 70%, according to Wolfram Simon at Wageningen University & Research. This reduction is possible with the current consumption of animal protein. With reduced animal protein, these benefits could reach 60% less land use and 81% lower emissions! 😍 🔗 See the link in the comments. Simon’s study shows a balance of 40% animal protein and 60% plant protein is optimal. Several Dutch key retailers, NGOs, and stakeholders are allready supporting this shift for greater sustainability. The Health Council of The Netherlands previously indicated that this ratio is also healthier for most people. 🔗 See the link in the comments. How can we as a community accelerate the adoption of these practices? #sustainableagriculture #proteintransition #circulareconomy #foodsystems #plantbased #foodindustry

Have you heard of tempeh? A traditional Indonesian food made from fermented soybeans, it’s a little like tofu but it uses the whole soybean. It’s gaining more traction as a meat alternative and now, Dutch companies Schouten - Specialist in Plant-Based Protein and AGRIFIRM INTERNATIONAL have announced a new collaboration to make tempeh from Dutch soybeans and fava beans. The new project is part of the ‘Bean Deal’, an initiative supported by the Netherlands National Protein Strategy and which aims to enhance the cultivation of protein-rich crops (for which read legumes!). Schouten hopes to introduce the home-grown tempeh through the Dutch hospitality and food service sector, potentially creating a new market for home-grown soya and fava beans from Dutch farmers. https://lnkd.in/e7mjuHPx #plantprotein #sustainableagriculture #soybeans #beandeal

👋 Mark van Noorloos 📍 Giessen, the Netherlands 👩💻 Commercial Manager    How does Mark van Noorloos, commercial manager, contribute to Schouten's mission and vision?   I'm involved in the company's innovations. Especially at the front- and the back end. With the marketing team, we propose ideas for new products, primarily based on market trends, data and insights. If a new product is created, we develop marketing materials to introduce our innovation. Personally, I write and send out press releases highlighting the new product and our role as a pioneer and an innovator.   I think it's important to take good care of each other, the planet, the animals and also ourselves. These are important issues to me. The message about the importance of eating less meat, which our company often communicates, contributes to these issues.   𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆 Performing our work sincerely and through collaboration, with mutual respect. That's what our core value 'trustworthy' stands for. It suits me. I try to be as reliable as possible in everything I do out of respect for our clients, our company and my colleagues. When you work together, you have to rely on one another. Open and honest communication is important to me. Say what you do, and do what you say.   𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The best achievement in my work is when we submit a product idea, it gets developed, becomes successful on the market and then it contributes significantly to our operating results.   𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 I'm proud to work for Schouten because it's a beautiful family business that wants to be successful and to do good in the world. It's not only about making money, but also about contributing to a better world.   𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 It's important to me that I enjoy my work and make a positive contribution. I also like healthy development and growth, acting strategically and sensibly and achieving goals through collaboration. At Schouten, I try to make a positive contribution to all these aspects.   𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 I've worked at Schouten for over 14 years. During this time, I have grown with the company and been given the freedom to develop initiatives that have contributed to our growth. I've also enjoyed plenty of opportunities for personal growth and development in the areas of marketing, sales and leadership. 

Bij Schouten geloven we in de kracht van samenwerking en innovatie. Elke dag zetten wij ons in voor een duurzame toekomst door de eiwittransitie te versnellen. Het is prachtig om te zien hoe onze teams, vol passie en toewijding, bijdragen aan deze cruciale verandering in de voedselindustrie. Met trots werken wij samen aan oplossingen die de wereld voeden zonder de aarde uit te putten. Van innovatieve plantaardige producten tot baanbrekende technologieën - ons gezamenlijke doel is helder: een positieve impact maken op mens, dier en milieu. 🌍💚 Samen bouwen we aan een toekomst waarin verantwoorde keuzes centraal staan, en dat maakt ons werk niet alleen waardevol, maar ook ontzettend inspirerend. Dit is door Jeroen van Eijndhoven in samenwerking met Janna de Geus weer prachtig vastgelegd op beeld 👏 waardoor we dit de komende periode weer volop kunnen delen met jullie 😃. #eiwittransitie #duurzaamheid #plantbased #innovatie #foodindustrie #bedrijfsfotografie

Day 2 PLMA After a great first day, we would also like to thank today's visitors for their interest! If you haven't visited yet, but you are there, be sure to stop by. Hall 7, stand D26. Today we also received a visit from Modi Ephraim, Israel's ambassador to the Netherlands. About 35 years ago, Henk Schouten gained a lot of knowledge in Israel regarding the product development of meat substitutes. This knowledge is still used daily by our product developers to further develop our range and thus contribute to the protein transition. Curious about which products we show at the PLMA? Read it here: https://lnkd.in/etYdvAjN