Most plant-based options today are processed foods like burgers, sausages, and minced meat, lacking in texture, taste, and nutritional value. 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 preparation methods.
It all began in 2014 when our founder Birgit Dekkers began researching the technological opportunities of plant-based proteins and how to create textures with them. In 2019, Rival Foods was founded and since then partners and employees worked 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 established its first large-scale production site to deliver the next generation of plant-based meat alternatives to business clients around the globe — demonstrating that, in contrast to other emerging solutions, our technology is built to meet consumer needs while offering high scalability.
With the unveiling of our new FSSC 22000 certified production site, we’re scaling up our mission: bringing delicious, next-generation plant-based meat to more people around the world.
Unlike traditional extrusion methods still used by most plant-based food companies, our unique technology allows us to create thick, juicy, fibrous textures that closely replicate the bite and mouthfeel of meat — across all sensory levels. And we do this using only a few high-quality ingredients, without compromising on nutrition. Thanks to our mild process, we can work with a wide variety of plant proteins, making the technology both flexible, scalable and future-proof. And because it’s designed for efficient scale-up, we ensure cost-effective production without sacrificing quality — keeping plant-based meat accessible, appealing, and ready for the broader market.
A game-changer for the plant-based meat industry.
