De Verspillingsfabriek
De Verspillingsfabriek is a Dutch food company that turns vegetable side streams into ready-to-use products, while also creating jobs for people with a distance to the labour market. Based in Veghel and operating as part of Hai, it positions itself as a circular and inclusive manufacturer that gives value back to food that would otherwise be lost. Its core proposition is simple: rescue vegetables, make them into tasty products, and keep quality, price, and impact under control by managing production and distribution in-house. The company presents itself as a practical, commercially minded partner for producers, processors, caterers, wholesalers, and conscious consumers who want products with a lower waste footprint and a social mission. Core Values Zero waste mindset : The company’s mission is to stop food waste by giving imperfect or surplus vegetables a second life in new products. Inclusion : De Verspillingsfabriek explicitly aims to create opportunities for people with a distance to the labour market and treats inclusion as part of its business model. Taste without compromise : It stresses that sustainability should not come at the expense of flavour, and that products are only approved when the taste is right. Circularity : Circular thinking is presented as a company-wide principle, covering ingredients, materials, people, and resources. Quality and responsibility : The company emphasizes food safety, reliability, and socially responsible production through certified processes. Unique Aspects Circular production model : The company builds finished food products from vegetable side streams that would otherwise be discarded or sent to digestion. Social enterprise profile : A significant share of the workforce has a distance to the labour market, and the company works with organizations such as Start Foundation and WSD to support inclusive employment. Certified impact and safety : De Verspillingsfabriek states that it is certified for FSSC 22000 food safety, MVO Prestatieladder level 4, and PSO step 3. Measured scale of impact : Over 10 years, it says it has processed 2.5 million kilos of rescued vegetables into more than 15 million litres of products. Plant-based partnership : The company works with Flora Food Group on plant-based cream for its soups, and says this helps reduce climate impact by more than 150 tonnes of CO₂ per year. Market reach : According to known news, its products are sold through catering organizations and wholesalers, including Sligro and Bidfood.