Giessen, Netherlands
Schouten Europe B.V.
Schouten Europe is a Netherlands-based specialist in private-label and contract manufacturing of plant-based meat alternatives, producing burgers, meatballs, sausages and nuggets from soy, pea and wheat protein for retail and foodservice across 50+ countries.
Founded in 1893 as a family business in the Netherlands, Schouten is now a leading producer of vegetarian and vegan meat analogues. The company specialises in legume-based and soy protein products including falafels, burgers, meatballs, and plant-based fillets. Schouten operates through an extensive network of certified production partners offering flexibility and rapid scaling. The company has served major European retailers including Delhaize, Albert Heijn, Jumbo, and Colruyt, as well as global foodservice companies, quick-service restaurant chains, and food manufacturers. Schouten is IFS Broker and AEO certified, with products manufactured at GFSI-certified production sites holding BRC Food, IFS International Featured Standards, ISO and SMETA certifications. The family-owned business, now operated by founder Henk Schouten and his children, offers tailor-made product development, industrialisation of recipes, and custom packaging solutions for private label and branded products.
Capabilities
- Meat & seafood
- Plant-based meat analogues
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