Schouten Europe BV

What Schouten Europe BV does

Schouten Europe BV is a Dutch family-owned B2B plant-based food manufacturer founded in 1990 in Giessen, Netherlands, and one of Europe's longest-standing specialists in meat and fish substitutes. Operating from production facilities in Giessen and Goor (Schouten Twente), the company runs wholly-owned sales subsidiaries in the United States, India, and the United Arab Emirates and supplies products in more than 50 countries. Schouten discontinued its consumer brand GoodBite after 20 years to focus exclusively on B2B private label manufacturing for retailers, foodservice operators, QSR chains, and food industry clients.

The portfolio spans more than 70 plant-based SKUs across multiple protein platforms — soy, wheat, pea, mycoprotein (fermented fungi), tempeh, and tofu — covering burgers, schnitzels, nuggets, sausages, fillets, falafel, eggs, fish alternatives (Vegan Green Tuna, Coated Fishless Filet, Sea Bites), and ready-meal components. Schouten's technology edge centers on proprietary protein texturization, including an in-house developed fiber structure technology for plant-based fillets that delivers meat-like texture with an estimated 10–30% lower environmental footprint. Three dedicated R&D teams drive tailor-made product development, and production is certified to BRC Food, IFS Food, IFS Broker, ISO, AEO, GFSI, and SMETA standards.

Commercially, Schouten monetizes through project-based B2B private label manufacturing — the revenue stream is classified as one-time license in the source data, indicating batch or contract supply rather than recurring SaaS-style licensing — with quote-based pricing for custom formulations, semi-finished products, and bulk packaging. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales for retailers, QSR chains, and large food manufacturers with regional distributors for smaller accounts. Following the June 2026 acquisition of Bobeldijk Food Group for an undisclosed sum, combined annual sales reached approximately €65 million, up from a pre-acquisition base of €45 million.

Name

Schouten Europe BV

Legal name

Schouten Europe B.V.

Website

https://schoutenfood.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schouten Europe BV is a Dutch family-owned B2B manufacturer of private label plant-based meat and fish alternatives, serving retailers, foodservice, QSR chains, and food industry clients in 50+ countries from its 70+ product portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plant-based food manufacturing

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Plant-Based & Alternative Proteins (Packaged) (CRADAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Meat & Poultry Meals & Value-Added Proteins (CRADADAH), Ground & Formed Meat Products Manufacturing (Burgers, Sausages, Meatballs) (AFAKALAE), Snacking & Single-Serve Protein Meals (Bowls, Bites, Packs) (AFANAFAH)

Keywords

• Plant-based food manufacturing
• Private label meat alternatives
• Vegetarian protein products
• Food contract manufacturing
• Vegan ingredients supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Giessen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Private Label Manufacturing: Schouten produces plant-based products primarily under private label for retailers and foodservice operators. Products are manufactured to customer specifications and distributed through their channels.
2. B2B Ingredients and Semi-finished Products: Supply of plant-based ingredients and semi-finished products to food manufacturing industry for use in meals, pizzas, salads, soups and other product categories.
3. Brand Name Products: Development and production of products under customer brand names (A-brands) for retail market.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Schouten Europe BV develops, manufactures, and supplies a broad portfolio of plant-based meat and fish alternative products (including burgers, fillets, nuggets, schnitzels, sausages, falafel, tempeh, tofu, and mycoprotein-based items) primarily under private label or customer brand names for retailers, foodservice operators, QSR chains, and food manufacturers. The company provides 100% tailor-made product development through three dedicated R&D teams, leveraging proprietary fiber and mycoprotein technologies to deliver customizable solutions across more than 50 countries.

Product overview

Schouten Europe BV is a family-owned Dutch B2B plant-based food manufacturer and one of the world's leading suppliers of private label meat alternatives. Founded in 1990 as the first Dutch company to develop plant-based meat substitutes, the company offers an extensive portfolio of over 70+ plant-based products including burgers, falafel, nuggets, schnitzels, sausages, fish alternatives (Vegan Tuna, Coated Fishless Filet, Sea Bites), fillets, tempeh products, tofu products, and mycoprotein-based products. The product range spans multiple protein bases including soy, pea, mycoprotein (fermented fungi), tempeh, and tofu. The company operates primarily as a private label manufacturer supplying retailers, foodservice operators, QSR chains, and the food manufacturing industry across more than 50 countries. Services include custom product development with three dedicated R&D teams, sustainable packaging solutions, and flexible production capabilities. In June 2026, Schouten acquired Bobeldijk Food Group, adding €20m in annual sales and additional production capacity to its existing €45m business.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vegan Fillet with Fiber Technology Plant-based fillet made with soy protein and Schouten's proprietary in-house developed fiber structure, delivering a meat-like texture, juicy bite, and lighter chicken-like color. Targeted at retail, foodservice, and food industry B2B customers.
• Vegan Falafel range (Classic, Beetroot, Harissa, Green Pea & Mint, Fava Beans, Fresh Herbs, Quinoa, Mini Falafel, Falafel Balls) Plant-based falafel product family (chickpea, fava bean, lentil, quinoa, vegetable and herb variants) in balls, burgers, mini, and rondo formats for retail private label, foodservice, and food industry customers.
• Vegan Sausage with Innovative Animal Fat Replacer Plant-based sausage with proprietary fat-replacer technology delivering enhanced juiciness, offered as dough or in regional flavor variants (e.g., Portuguese style) for retail, foodservice, and food industry.
• Vegan Tuna (Green Tuna) Plant-based tuna alternative ready-to-use in salads, wraps, pizzas and ready meals, positioned as a responsible alternative to traditional tuna. Targeted at retail private label, foodservice, and food industry customers.
• Vegan Coated Fishless Filet Coated plant-based fish filet made with wheat and rice base, mimicking cod with a crispy coating and soft interior for retail and foodservice customers.
• Vegan Mycoprotein range (Cubes and Nuggets) Plant-based cubes and nuggets based on mycoprotein (fermented fungi), offering naturally fibrous structure, high protein content, fiber, all essential amino acids, and low saturated fat. Suitable for retail and foodservice applications.
• Vegan Burger range (Hamburger, Mini Hamburger, Meatless Burger, Chickenless Burger, Crunchy Mushroom Burger, Lentil Burger, Mexican, Italian, Thai, Oriental Patty, Kale Quinoa, Vegetable Burger, Falafel Burger, Legendary Burger, Plant-Based Burger, Cheezz Patty, Beetroot Rondo, Spinach Rondo, Corn Rondo, Spinach Cheese Rondo) Wide range of plant-based burger patties in multiple formats, flavors, and protein bases (soy, pea, mycoprotein, mushroom, lentil, kale-quinoa, vegetables) for retail private label, foodservice, and QSR customers.
• Vegan Schnitzel range (Schnitzel, Crunchy Chickenless Schnitzel, Vegetable Schnitzel, NewTexture Schnitzel) Breaded, pre-cooked plant-based schnitzels in multiple variants (chicken-style, vegetable, new texture), supplied frozen for retail, foodservice, and food industry channels.
• Vegan Chickenless range (Pieces, Chunks, Smoked Filet Pieces, Drumstick, Southern Fried Wings, Crispy Dippers, Crispy Nuggets) Plant-based chicken-style pieces, chunks, nuggets, dippers, drumsticks, and wings for stir-fry, wraps, snacks, and meal components across retail, foodservice, and QSR channels.
• Vegan Mince range (Natural, Fresh Mince, Seasoned, Beefless Pieces Teriyaki, NoChicken Chunks, Diced Ham, Tempeh Mince) Plant-based minced meat alternatives in natural, fresh, and seasoned formats plus tempeh mince and teriyaki beef-style pieces for use in meals, sauces, pizzas, and Bolognese-style applications.
• Vegan Snack range (Snack Balls, Vegetable Bites, Italian Snack Balls, Vegetable Balls, Plant-Based Balls, Power Bites, Baharat Sticks, Marinated Skewers, Fishless Stick, Sea Bites) Plant-based snack-format products (balls, bites, sticks, skewers, fish-style sticks, sea bites) for retail snack aisles, foodservice appetizers, and QSR menus.
• Vegan No Egg White Natural

Quantifiable outcome

• Environmental impact reduction of 10-30% through proprietary fiber technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AgrifirmminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Collaboration to investigate feasibility of a local chain for tempeh products based on Dutch soybeans. Partnership focused on protein transition and sustainable local food production in the Netherlands.
• Marel India Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Strategic partnership to boost tempeh production in India. Henk Schouten, CEO of Schouten Europe and initiator of the Tempeh Today project, signed an MoU with Marel India to promote local tempeh production and establish a supply chain for tempeh products in the Indian market.
• CFSS B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023CFSS B.V. and Marel India partnership under the Tempeh Today project initiated by Schouten Europe to promote and develop tempeh production capabilities, particularly in emerging markets like India.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Beyond Meat: US-based plant-based meat manufacturer selling burgers, sausages, and nuggets through retail and foodservice. Direct competitor in plant-based protein categories where Schouten also operates, with growing B2B/private-label ambitions that overlap with Schouten's model.
• Impossible Foods: Plant-based meat and dairy alternative company with established retail and QSR presence (Burger King, White Castle). Competes with Schouten in the same end-product categories and is increasingly expanding into foodservice and ingredient supply to manufacturers.
• Quorn: UK-based mycoprotein-based meat substitute brand and manufacturer. Mycoprotein product range directly overlaps with Schouten's mycoprotein cubes, nuggets, and fillet pieces, and Quorn also serves retail and foodservice channels in Europe.
• Vivera: Dutch plant-based meat manufacturer producing schnitzels, burgers, and pieces for European retail. Headquartered in the Netherlands and a direct private-label and branded competitor in Schouten's home market with overlapping product formats.
• LikeMeat: German plant-based meat brand (now part of LIVEKINDLY Collective) offering schnitzels, nuggets, and burgers across European retail and foodservice. Comparable to Schouten in product mix, target channels, and European geographic focus.
• De Vegetarische Slager: Dutch plant-based meat brand acquired by Unilever producing plant-based bacon, chicken, and other analogues. A direct Dutch-headquartered competitor in plant-based meat analogues sold through European retail.

Broad incumbents

• Garden Gourmet (Nestlé): Nestlé's plant-based brand covering burgers, schnitzels, and pieces sold across European retail and foodservice. A broad incumbent with materially larger marketing and distribution scale than Schouten, competing in the same plant-based meal and snack categories.
• MorningStar Farms (Kellanova): Established North American plant-based brand (veggie burgers, nuggets, sausages) owned by Kellanova, with growing European presence. A broad incumbent competitor in plant-based centre-of-plate and snack categories where Schouten also competes.

Emerging players

• The Meatless Farm: UK-based plant-based meat brand (burgers, mince, sausage) serving UK and European retail and foodservice. Comparable in product format and channel focus, though smaller scale and more branded-led than Schouten's private-label model.
• Valess (FrieslandCampina): Dutch-origin plant-based meat analogue brand from dairy major FrieslandCampina, sold primarily in European retail. Comparable in product format (chicken-style pieces, fillets) and Dutch/European channel focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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