Real impact, powered by tempeh
At Tempeh today, every batch of tempeh supports a fairer, more inclusive food system. As a trusted, scalable producer of fermented plant protein in India, our mission is to nourish people and empower communities.
Tempeh with impact
Tempeh today is building an innovative tempeh ecosystem in India that connects local farmers, female entrepreneurs, and communities. Farmers gain more value from their soybeans, while female entrepreneurs have the opportunity to establish their own tempeh businesses. The initiative also supports after-school care and meals for their children.
Watch the video to discover how we suppport local entrepreneurship and create a brighter future for the next generation.
Empowering women through local food production
Our MFUs (Micro Fermentation Units) are run by women, often single mothers, in rural or low-income areas. They gain more than income:
- Safe, flexible jobs
- Training in food safety, entrepreneurship and personal growth
- Ownership and pride in their work
Nutrition for the next generation
We work with NGOs, schools and Midday Meal programs to supply tempeh for school meals in India, giving children access to:
- Premium vegetarian protein
- Gut-friendly probiotics
- Fibre, B12 and iron
- All in a format that fits tight nutrition budgets. This is tempeh for health, not hype.
Fair farming and sustainable sourcing
Our soybeans come directly from smallholder farmers in India, who receive fair prices through transparent supply chains. This model supports:
- Sustainable protein production in India
- Ethical, traceable sourcing
- Long-term community partnerships
“Think veg protein. Think beyond paneer. Think tempeh.”
Why it matters
- Decentralised food production India needs
- Clean-label, affordable plant-based food India can trust
- A solution for brands looking for veg, low fat, low carb foods
- Proven track record in tempeh production India, from patty to cube
Tempeh today’s impact
| Impact Area | Result (Example) |
| Employment via MFUs | 120+ women engaged in Micro Fermentation Units |
| Supported school meals | 2+ million servings delivered through Midday Meal programs |
| CO₂ reduction vs. meat | ~1,200 tons CO₂ saved compared to chicken-based products |
| Raw material usage | 500+ tons of non-GMO soybeans locally processed |
| Production sites in India | 2 FSSC 22000-certified factories (Bangalore & Pune) |
| Distribution efficiency | 70%+ of output is shelf-stable, requiring no cold chain |
| R&D projects | 25+ co-development initiatives with Indian and global brands |
| NGO partnerships | Collaborations with Incluvest & Freedom Project India |
| Training & education | 100+ women trained in fermentation and food safety |
Our social impact network
We’re proud to collaborate with:
- Incluvest – Impact investing in fair factories
- Freedom Project India – Food and work for vulnerable communities
- IDH, RVO, Solidaridad – Inclusive supply chain partners
- PM-POSHAN & midday meal kitchens – Nutrition where it matters most
Shareholders of Tempeh today:
- Henk Schouten Beheer b.v. – affiliated with Schouten Family Company
- Peter Schouten Beheer b.v.
- Govert Schouten Beheer b.v.
- Fair Factory Development Fund – Impact investor
Join our mission
Are you a food brand, school kitchen or CSR team looking to create measurable change with your product choices?
Let’s build it together, one tempeh block at a time.
Contact: hello@tempeh.today
