Schouten - Specialist in Plant-Based Protein Email Format
Food and Beverage ManufacturingNorth Brabant, Netherlands51-200 Employees
Schouten is a family-owned company in the Dutch food and beverage manufacturing industry that specializes in plant-based protein, with operations spanning development, production, and packaging of plant-based foods since 1990. It serves customers worldwide and works with partners to expand product assortments or co-create packaging solutions aligned with client needs. Innovation is central to its strategy, supported by three dedicated R&D teams that interpret trends and diverse culinary influences into new products and initiatives. In the broader industry of food and beverage manufacturing, the company maintains rigorous quality management, with its Quality department staying current with global regulations to ensure raw materials, production, and end products meet high standards. Its primary customers are B2B across retail, foodservice, quick-service restaurants, and industrial applications. The business is based in Giessen, North Brabant, and has continued to evolve its portfolio, including a January 2026 expansion of its falafel lineup with three new products.