Schuttelaar & Partners International

What Schuttelaar & Partners International does

Schuttelaar & Partners International is a Netherlands-headquartered consultancy and communications agency operating under the positioning 'The Agency for a Healthy World.' Founded in 1995, the firm serves enterprises, governments, industry associations, and nonprofit organizations across four interconnected impact areas: Agriculture, Food, Health, and Environment. Its service portfolio spans eight distinct offerings: EU Public Affairs & Communication, Food Compliance, Sustainable Packaging (with a focus on EU PPWR regulation), ESG & Sustainability strategy, Stakeholder Engagement (using a proprietary 'S&P' methodology), Brand Identity and Communication Strategy, PR/Social Media and Activations, and Digital Communication & Interaction. The firm is B Corp certified, which functions as a market signal for sustainability-mandated procurement.

The firm's business model is professional services project-based engagement with B2B clients, primarily delivered as discrete consulting and communications mandates. Pricing is quote-driven and not publicly disclosed. GTM motion is direct enterprise field sales, with key account management across long-cycle projects in the agri-food, health, and sustainability sectors. Distribution is concentrated on direct consulting engagements across the EU and Netherlands regional scope. The firm maintains strategic partnerships with major European sustainability coalitions including IDH, Donau Soja, RTRS, Proterra, IUCN NL, FEFAC, and FEDIOL, which anchor its positioning in EU sustainability and agri-food policy advisory.

Named clients span enterprise (Impossible Foods, Flora Professional, Dutch Mussel Producers Organisation), government (Netherlands Enterprise Agency / RVO, ZonMw, TKI Agri & Food), and nonprofit/industry association categories, with a heavy tilt toward sustainability-oriented NGOs. The firm operates without disclosed AI/ML technology dependencies, proprietary software, or funding rounds, positioning it as a relationship-and-expertise-driven boutique rather than a technology-enabled services platform. Operating geographies are concentrated in Europe with the Netherlands as the primary market.

Name

Schuttelaar & Partners International

Legal name

Schuttelaar & Partners

Website

https://schuttelaar-partners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schuttelaar & Partners is a Netherlands-based consultancy and communications agency offering EU public affairs, ESG and sustainability advisory, stakeholder engagement, and brand communications to enterprise, government, and nonprofit clients in the agri-food, health, and environment sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability and Public Affairs Consulting

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Public Relations Agencies (541820), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Management Services (8741), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Global Health (HLAJAOAD)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting
• EU public affairs
• ESG strategy advisory
• Stakeholder engagement
• Agri-food communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting and Advisory Services: Professional consulting services encompassing strategic advisory, EU public affairs, ESG and sustainability consulting, stakeholder engagement, and communications services. Revenue generated through project-based engagements with businesses and governments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Schuttelaar & Partners International is a consultancy and communications agency that helps businesses and governments accelerate societal and corporate transitions toward sustainability and health. The firm delivers strategy-to-implementation advisory services across four impact areas — Agriculture, Food, Health, and Environment — with core capabilities in EU public affairs, ESG and sustainability strategy, stakeholder engagement, brand identity, and digital/PR communications.

Product overview

Schuttelaar & Partners is a consultancy and communications agency offering a unified portfolio of professional services rather than a software product platform. The agency operates across four impact areas (Agriculture, Food, Health, Environment) with eight distinct service offerings: EU Public Affairs & Communication, Food Compliance, Sustainable Packaging, ESG & Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Identity and Communication Strategy, PR/Social Media and Activations, and Digital Communication & Interaction. These services work together as an integrated consultancy offering from strategy to implementation and activation, aimed at accelerating societal and corporate transitions for clients in the agri-food and health sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EU Public Affairs & Communication Strategic advisory and communications services helping companies navigate EU institutions, policy-making processes, and key stakeholders to act effectively and proactively in the EU regulatory environment.
• Food Compliance Regulatory compliance services helping companies meet legislation and international guidelines in food safety, sustainability, and claims.
• Sustainable Packaging Advisory services helping companies make packaging more sustainable, including PPWR compliance, strategic policy development, and price differentiation with concrete savings opportunities.
• ESG & Sustainability Strategy development services helping clients in the agri-food and health sectors create impactful and measurable sustainability and health strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement Support services using the firm's unique S&P approach to build alliances and organize participation processes for companies, governments, and organisations.
• Brand Identity and Communication Strategy Identity definition and design translation services creating powerful design and sharp copy with integrated communication strategies to inform, inspire, and activate target audiences.
• PR, Social Media and Activations Communications services ensuring stories, brands, or products get socially relevant attention through social media, traditional media, and physical or online activations.
• Digital Communication & Interaction Digital solutions including websites, ESG reports, and digital magazines to showcase organisations' stories.

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IDHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDH (Initiative for Sustainable Trade) is a key project partner working with Schuttelaar & Partners on sustainable supply chain initiatives and European soy market monitoring through the New European Soy Monitor project.
• Donau SojacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonau Soja is a nonprofit organization partnered on European soy market initiatives, contributing to market mapping and sustainability analysis in the European soy sector.
• RTRScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRound Table on Responsible Soy (RTRS) collaborates on sustainable soy sourcing standards and market development across Europe.
• ProterracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProterra Foundation is a partner in sustainable agriculture and food system transformation projects across Europe.
• IUCN NLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIUCN Netherlands (International Union for Conservation of Nature) partners on biodiversity and environmental conservation projects, aligning with the agency's healthy world mission.
• FEFACcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) collaborates on sustainability initiatives for the European feed industry, supporting sustainable agriculture transitions.
• FEDIOLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Vegetable Oil and Proteinmeal Industry Federation (FEDIOL) partners on EU sustainability standards and regulatory compliance for the oilseed sector.
• TKI Agri & FoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop Consortium for Knowledge and Innovation (TKI) Agri & Food collaborates on innovation projects and knowledge sharing within the Dutch agri-food sector.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Anthesis Group: Sustainability consultancy specializing in ESG strategy, supply chain sustainability, and impact reporting for food, agri, and consumer brands. Closely comparable in serving agri-food clients on sustainability transitions and ESG advisory.
• EcoAct: Climate change consultancy advising corporates on carbon strategy, ESG reporting, and sustainability transition. Comparable on ESG advisory delivery and serving multinational clients on sustainability mandates.
• South Pole: Climate strategy and sustainable development consultancy advising corporates and governments on decarbonization, ESG, and nature-based solutions. Highly comparable on ESG/sustainability advisory delivery model and client type, with similar positioning around sustainability transitions.
• RPP Group: European public affairs and crisis communications consultancy headquartered in Brussels. Comparable on EU public affairs advisory, sustainability communications, and stakeholder engagement for regulated industries.
• Hume Brophy: Pan-European public affairs and strategic communications firm with offices across EU capitals. Comparable on EU policy advisory and stakeholder engagement, particularly for agri-food and sustainability-focused clients.
• Kreab: Brussels-based public affairs and communications consultancy specializing in EU policy advisory. Comparable on EU institution navigation, stakeholder engagement, and policy communications for corporate clients in regulated sectors.
• Lewis (Chime Communications): B2B communications agency with a dedicated sustainability practice serving technology and regulated industry clients. Comparable on integrated communications and sustainability messaging for corporate clients navigating regulatory scrutiny.

Broad incumbents

• FleishmanHillard: Global PR and communications agency with strong public affairs and sustainability practices. Comparable on integrated communications, EU public affairs, and purpose-driven campaigns, but operates as a much larger network with broader sector coverage.
• APCO Worldwide: Global public affairs and communications consultancy with deep Brussels presence advising corporates on EU regulatory navigation. Comparable to Schuttelaar & Partners in EU public affairs and stakeholder engagement, though it operates at much larger scale across multiple sectors.
• Edelman: Global communications firm with dedicated sustainability and health practices serving policy-shaping clients. Overlaps with Schuttelaar & Partners on ESG communications, health sector campaigns, and purpose-driven brand work, but operates as a much broader network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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