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Founded by Jaap Korteweg and Niko Koffeman in 2010.1
Private company
Logo: devegetarischeslager.nl3
Dutch meat alternative manufacturer
The Vegetarian Butcher (Dutch: De Vegetarische Slager) is a Dutch food manufacturer that produces meat substitute products and plant-based meat alternatives. The company, headquartered in Utrecht, was founded in 2010 by Niko Koffeman and Jaap Korteweg.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The Vegetarian Butcher (Dutch: De Vegetarische Slager) is a Dutch food manufacturer that produces meat substitute products and plant-based meat alternatives. The company, headquartered in Utrecht, was founded in 2010 by Niko Koffeman and Jaap Korteweg.2
Founded by Jaap Korteweg and Niko Koffeman in 2010.1
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