Perseverance and creativity
Our dedicated team of 30+ colleagues is working every single day towards a future-proof solution for feeding a growing world population. We are determined to play our part in feeding future generations, and securing food supply chains.
OUR STORY
Founded in 2020, The Protein Brewery is on a mission to revolutionize the way we produce and consume protein. Born from the biotech expertise of BioscienZ, we’ve taken microbial fermentation to the next level by developing sustainable food ingredients that meet the demands of tomorrow’s food system.​
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WHERE INNOVATION MEETS IMPACT
Our headquarters in Breda, the Netherlands, is home to our certified pilot plant, opened in June 2021. This facility was purpose-built to support the full development process of our flagship ingredient: Fermotein®, a protein- and fiber-rich solution designed for versatility, scalability, and sustainability.
In January 2022, we broke ground on our first commercial production plant. Since 2023, Fermotein® has been produced at scale, marking a major milestone in our journey to reshape the global protein landscape.
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One team, one culture
Contributing to future-proof, nutritious and sustainable foods is a road to be traveled in good company. We are proud of our Dutch heritage, but at least as proud of our international team of multi skilled brewers.
In an alternative world our team consists solely of hyperintelligent superheroes, trained in martial arts in a Himalayan monastery. But in the real world they are so much more. We have a diverse team. Everyone with their own expertise. From fermentation experts, master brewers, R&D professionals, food application experts, business developers and crucial supporting roles. All different, but all people.
We truly believe in the strength that comes with this diversity. We want people to enjoy their work and feel at home here, now, and in the future that we are shaping together.
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OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Thijs Bosch
CEO
Jan Hendrik van Gilst
CFO
Samuel Claes
CCO
Gilbert Verschelling
CTO
Anina Caessens
Plant Manager
Yvonne Dommels
Regulatory & Nutrition Director
Brigitte Fokkema
Head of HR
OUR SUPERVISORY BOARD
Bente Korsgaard Andersen
Independent Chair
Wim de Laat
BioscienZ Holding
Biense Visser
Seed Investors
Thomas Grotkjaer
Novo Holdings
Jean-Bastian Bloch
Roquette Ventures
Kim Odhner
Unovis Asset Management
OUR Scientific Advisory board
Prof. Dr. Remco Boom
Food Process Engineering WUR
Maha Tahiri
Ph.D. Human Nutrition Tufts University
OUR NETWORK
Our journey towards alternative food sources is an adventure. With the support of partners from the life-sciences field, knowledge platforms, industry, and science, we can accelerate our efforts. Pioneering is much more fun together. Do not hesitate to reach out, we would love to have a chat: info@theproteinbrewery.nl
OUR VALUES
SHARING
Sharing the same purpose
It is better to have a great team than a team of greats. We work together as a team towards the transition to alternative food sources across the globe and have fun doing so.
DARING
Daring to do what no one did before
Creating a space, and an environment where people have the liberty to innovate. Keeping complexity to a minimum and taking time to further simplify. It enables all of us to be agile and move forward.
CARING
Caring for each other and your work environment
At The Protein Brewery we are not only one team, but we are also extended family. We support each other professionally and personally. We rise by lifting others and enjoy each other’s growth and progress. We treat everyone with respect, regardless of status and opinions.
TRUSTING
Trusting each other’s capabilities
We are confident about our colleagues’ intentions and sense of responsibility. Transparency and communication are key in working together, a team is not just a group of people working together, it is a group of people who trust each other.