About us
About us
About us
Why do we develop Meat Alternatives?
Most plant-based options today are processed foods like burgers, sausages, or minced meat. Our mission is to change that. With our advanced production process, we transform plant-based ingredients into fiber-rich whole cuts with the complexity of muscle texture, delivering an unmatched bite, juiciness, and versatility for various cooking methods.
"Embracing protein transition isn't just a choice — it’s a necessity.
Innovative technologies empower businesses to drive sustainability without compromising on taste, texture or ingredients."
- Dr. Birgit Dekkers
(Founder & CEO)
"Embracing protein transition isn't just a choice — it’s a necessity. Innovative technologies empower businesses to drive sustainability without compromising on taste, texture or ingredients." - Dr. Birgit Dekkers
(Founder & CEO)
"Embracing protein transition isn't just a choice — it’s a necessity. Innovative technologies empower businesses to drive sustainability without compromising on taste, texture or ingredients." - Dr. Birgit Dekkers
(Founder & CEO)
How it started
How it started
How it started
It all began in 2014 when our founder Dr. Birgit Dekkers started researching the technological opportunities of plant-based proteins and how to create textures with them. Ever since our start-up engaged numerous employees that work tirelessly on the development and commercialization of our plant-based meat alternatives, driven by the need to restore our food system. In 2024 Rival Foods has established its first large-scale production site to deliver the next generation of plant-based meat alternatives to business clients around the globe!
It all began in 2014 when our founder Dr. Birgit Dekkers started researching the technological opportunities of plant-based proteins and how to create textures with them. Ever since our start-up engaged numerous employees that work tirelessly on the development and commercialization of our plant-based meat alternatives, driven by the need to restore our food system. In 2024 Rival Foods has established its first large-scale production site to deliver the next generation of plant-based meat alternatives to business clients around the globe!
It all began in 2014 when our founder Dr. Birgit Dekkers started researching the technological opportunities of plant-based proteins and how to create textures with them. Ever since our start-up engaged numerous employees that work tirelessly on the development and commercialization of our plant-based meat alternatives, driven by the need to restore our food system. In 2024 Rival Foods has established its first large-scale production site to deliver the next generation of plant-based meat alternatives to business clients around the globe!
Our Technology
Our Technology
Our Technology
Rival uses a proprietary technology called Shear Cell to create meat-like textures from plant-based proteins. Our unique production method enables the creation of whole muscle cut products from plants with a mild process. The process can simply be explained as a pressure cooker with a rotating part, using temperature and rotation to enable deformation and alignment of proteins for fibrous texture creation.
Rival uses a proprietary technology called Shear Cell to create meat-like textures from plant-based proteins. Our unique production method enables the creation of whole muscle cut products from plants with a mild process. The process can simply be explained as a pressure cooker with a rotating part, using temperature and rotation to enable deformation and alignment of proteins for fibrous texture creation.
Rival uses a proprietary technology called Shear Cell to create meat-like textures from plant-based proteins. Our unique production method enables the creation of whole muscle cut products from plants with a mild process. The process can simply be explained as a pressure cooker with a rotating part, using temperature and rotation to enable deformation and alignment of proteins for fibrous texture creation.
How it is going
With the unveiling of our new production location, we embrace the opportunity to amplify our impact, reaching more customers with the products they love. Unlike the current extrusion technology used by nearly all plant-based food companies, Rival Foods can create thick, fibrous textures that mimic the bite of the animal-based counterpart on all levels of the sensory spectrum, all with high nutritional value and a minimum amount of ingredients.
With the unveiling of our new production location, we embrace the opportunity to amplify our impact, reaching more customers with the products they love. Unlike the current extrusion technology used by nearly all plant-based food companies, Rival Foods can create thick, fibrous textures that mimic the bite of the animal-based counterpart on all levels of the sensory spectrum, all with high nutritional value and a minimum amount of ingredients.
With the unveiling of our new production location, we embrace the opportunity to amplify our impact, reaching more customers with the products they love. Unlike the current extrusion technology used by nearly all plant-based food companies, Rival Foods can create thick, fibrous textures that mimic the bite of the animal-based counterpart on all levels of the sensory spectrum, all with high nutritional value and a minimum amount of ingredients.
Our Team
Behind every great innovation stands a team of passionate minds.
Meet the people driving our mission to revolutionize protein with cutting-edge technology and sustainability at heart.
Our Team
Behind every great innovation stands a team of passionate minds.
Meet the people driving our mission to revolutionize protein with cutting-edge technology and sustainability at heart.
Our Team
Behind every great innovation stands a team of passionate minds.
Meet the people driving our mission to revolutionize protein with cutting-edge technology and sustainability at heart.
Dr. Birgit Dekkers
Founder & CEO
Dr. Birgit Dekkers
Founder & CEO
Willem Spigt
CCO
Allison Woolcott
CFO
Tom Valks
Account Manager
Frédéric Barrault
Account Manager
Diewertje Methorst
Office Manager
Tim Meuleman
Product Development
Martina Molino
Product Development
Matthijs van Alfen
Product Development
Sonja Hoogewerff
Quality Manager
Ellen van der Sanden
Quality Engineer
Bart de Bont
Operations Manager
Jort Zwiers
Lead Engineer
Salvador Peregrina
Senior Engineer
Dave van der Stoel
Mechanical Engineer
Laurens Kroon
Process Engineer
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2025 Rival Foods
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Who we are
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2025 Rival Foods