Our plant-based expertise for the food industry
Food industry
Our plant-based expertise for the food industry
The time when plant-based only applied to vegans and vegetarians is past. The number of products with plant-based ingredients is also growing in other supermarket categories. Based on broad expertise and thirty years of experience, Schouten contributes to the success of many food producers. We are also happy to help you find the right ingredients for a private label product or your own name brand product. We are pleased to be a source of both information and inspiration.
A world of applications for the food industry
Schouten’s delicious plant-based ingredients can be used in a variety of ways. For example:
Ready-to-eat meals with plant-based ingredients
These products may include, for example, plant-based mince, falafel, and chicken.
Plant-based products as part of a meal
In these products, for example, the producer may use plant-based chicken chunks or stir-fry strips.
Snacks and salads with plant-based ingredients
Schouten’s plant-based ingredients are perfectly suited for snacks and salads.
Why the food industry enjoys working with Schouten:
Customised R&D for the food industry
Do you want to change an existing recipe? Are you looking for a product with a longer shelf-life or different dimensions, for example? Do you want to eliminate certain ingredients? Our R&D department’s Tailor Made team will gladly develop a customised product for you. Collaboration and transparency are paramount. Do we see new opportunities presented by an innovative change? Do we anticipate problems with processing? We communicate and share information.
Our plant-based knowledge for your retail success
New products only have a short amount of time to demonstrate their success on the shelf. If you want to score, your product must be right the first time. Schouten stands by you with a wealth of knowledge about market trends, raw materials, and product characteristics. For example, plant-based ingredients hold up differently in a sauce than bacon or mince derived from animal sources.
What our clients say about collaborating with Schouten?
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“A former colleague introduced me to this company some time ago. He said: ‘You must come to Giessen’ and I must admit their presentation was impressive.”
René van Vulpen, Manager Product Development at QiZiNi -
“Schouten challenges us with new ideas.”
Rob Verhoef, Operational Director at Dutch Bakery -
“I really enjoyed the collaboration. If we needed a sample, that was arranged in no time.”
Sander Beelen, Product Developer at De Menken Keuken
Onze expert Toine helpt je graag verder
Looking for plant-based ingredients or semi-finished products that fit your recipe, production process and end product? Schouten thinks along with you about taste, texture, application and customised solutions.
Our industry team combines product knowledge with R&D expertise and helps you move from idea to a practical solution for your product development.
Always the largest plant-based assortment
The power of Schouten’s R&D is limitless. Our product developers are eager to get to work on all your plant-based requests – whether they involve meat or fish. That makes one-stop shopping very easy. Thanks to our guaranteed quality (IFS Higher Level certificate) and excellent taste, you can add our plant-based ingredients to your private label or name brand product with total confidence.
Completely trustworthy
At Shouten, we are mindful of your reputation as a food producer. We therefore ensure that all our processes are in order. Whether it concerns the development, production, or logistics phase, we stick to our agreements and respond quickly. And if you ever need to crank things up a notch, you will find a flexible partner in us.
Plant-based products for food service professionals
Whether you run a restaurant or a food truck, customers are increasingly choosing vegetarian or vegan options. With Schouten’s plant-based products, you treat them to even more choices and tasty menu options. In order to provide you with the best possible service, you can order our products through our regional distributors, with whom we work closely.
