Impact-driven from the start
Tempeh today was founded to make affordable plant-based food in India a reality: nutritious, scalable and impactful. Our core solution? A decentralised, India-specific model for fermented plant protein production that delivers quality tempeh at scale, while creating local opportunities.
“Working together for a sustainable future through affordable plant-based food.”
– Henk Schouten, Founder
From Dutch innovation to Indian transformation
Henk Schouten, a pioneer in plant-based protein in Europe and founder of Schouten Europe, saw that India needed a different approach. The result:
- Tempeh based on non-GMO soybeans, adapted to Indian production realities
- No cold chain required, shelf-stable formats
- 100% vegetarian, gut-friendly and low in fat and carbs
- Certified by FSSC, meeting global QA standards
- Proud to be a FSSC-certified tempeh supplier in India
- Local strength: Women-led micro units (MFUs)
Tempeh today operates through a hybrid model:
- Central factories in Bangalore & Pune
- Decentralised MFUs: small-scale fermentation hubs run by women, close to local demand
- This structure supports decentralised food production in India, boosting job creation, food access and social inclusion.
Built for impact, driven by collaboration
Tempeh today is combining Dutch know-how with grassroots partnerships across India. We collaborate with industrial partners, CSR programs, and B2B food brands to provide:
- Scalable tempeh production for Indian and global markets
- Clean-label, consistent plant-based protein in India
- B2B collaboration for plant-based food with measurable impact
Meet David Augustin
As Sales Manager at Tempeh today, David Augustin connects customers and partners with the right tempeh solutions. His background and knowledge of the local market help us understand customer needs and identify new opportunities. With his personal approach and commercial focus, Harold contributes to our mission: making nutritious and affordable plant-based food more accessible across India.
Meet our shareholders
Peter en Govert Schouten
Peter and Govert Schouten, brothers of founder Henk Schouten, are shareholders and investors in Tempeh today. Through their involvement, they support the company’s mission to make affordable plant-based food more widely available and contribute to its long-term growth and positive impact in India.
Incluvest
The Fair Factory Development Fund is an initiative of Woord en Daad Foundation and Incluvest BV. Incluvest Management Services BV manages the fund with a team of dedicated professionals who combine business expertise with a strong sense of social responsibility. Guided by a Christian vision, they believe that commercial strength and social impact reinforce each other.
Koert Jansen
Director
Koert Jansen has extensive experience in impact investing in developing countries. He worked for Triodos Bank for 18 years, where he was responsible for the Triodos Sustainable Trade Fund.
Gerrit Kuiper
Investment Manager
Gerrit Kuiper worked at ABN AMRO Bank for nearly 20 years, gaining experience in both personal and corporate financial services. He is a certified financial planner. As a relationship manager in the food sector, he advised companies on business financing, risk management and payment processes.