Rival Foods

Rival Foods specializes in food production and manufacturing, offering plant-based culinary whole-cuts that serve as alternatives to traditional meat and fish, without compromising on taste and experience. The company focuses on creating sustainable meat alternatives with remarkable taste and texture through innovative technologies. Their mission is to address the shortcomings of most processed plant-based options, which lack texture, taste, and nutritional value, by transforming plant-based ingredients into fiber-rich whole cuts that deliver an unmatched bite, juiciness, and versatility. Founded in 2019 by Dr. Birgit Dekkers, Rival Foods emerged from research into the technological opportunities of plant-based proteins since 2014. The company established its first large-scale production site in 2024, aiming to deliver next-generation plant-based meat alternatives globally, emphasizing the scalability of their solutions. Rival Foods employs a proprietary technology called Shear Cell, which creates fibrous, meat-like textures from plant proteins using a mild process that involves pressure and rotation. This method allows for the production of thick, juicy, fibrous textures that closely replicate the mouthfeel of meat, using only a few high-quality ingredients while maintaining nutritional value. Their flexible production process supports a diverse range of plant proteins and is designed for efficient scale-up, ensuring cost-effective production without sacrificing quality. Rival Foods is committed to making plant-based meat accessible and appealing to the broader market, driven by a mission to revolutionize protein with sustainability and cutting-edge technology at the forefront.