Customers are opting for locally sourced and less processed ingredients
More and more customers are asking us to base product development on raw materials that can be found closer to home and that have undergone less processing.
Paying attention to how you prepare your food pays off
We humans don’t read. We throw the meat substitute in the pan and cook! The result: a product that is not prepared to its fullest. However paying attention to how you prepare your food pays off.
It’s all in the name
How can food companies take advantage of the trend toward plant-based eating, and draw more flexitarians and meat-eaters to choose veg-heavy dishes? A simple fix can be the name you choose.
Recalls: About prevention and being well prepared
2021 was dominated by ethylene oxide for the European food industry. At Schouten we escaped the run-around. What do we do to prevent recalls?
The most important plant-based trends for 2022
Although November is known as ‘slaughter month’, we at Schouten prefer to focus on other things. For us, it’s the month in which Innova Market Insights announces the top 10 trends for the coming year.
The best of 2021: our top 5 product introductions
Closing out the year cannot be done without lists. That is why we would like to present you our top 5 successful product introductions for 2021.
3 new variations of vegan minced meat
You have surely noticed that meals and meal components with vegan minced meat score well. And the growth is far from over. Discover our 3 new variations of vegan minced meat here.
Powder raw material mixer Huijbregts Groep: “We strive for operational excellence”
When it comes to food safety and quality, we leave nothing to chance. That is why we only work with suppliers who embrace our way of working.
Where is the vegan standard?
What makes a product vegan? And which production guidelines apply? The legislator has not yet set a definitive standard for it. Schouten is already taking a few steps forward.
New: Pea-based Mince, the new trend in vegan mince
Vegan minced meat has been the best-seller on your vegetarian and vegan shelf for years. And the growth is far from over. This Pea-based mince Just as tasty and versatile as Vegan Mince but made from peas.
A culture of food safety
Food safety is not only a question of strictly monitored processes—the company culture also plays an important role. This opinion is shared by legislators and certifying bodies.
Everything for a greener planet
With our plant-based products, we are making a good contribution to a greener planet. But that’s not enough for us here at Schouten. A guideline from steps we have taken: