Grow smarter, not heavier:
as the independent scaling partner, we enable food companies to develop, commercialise and manufacture their innovations in an agile way.
Asset-light by design - Built for growth
Connecting the right technologies, manufacturing solutions and market opportunities, we combine:
- make-or-buy assessments and advice
- asset-light scaling strategies & execution
- comanufacturing scouting & onboarding
- business development strategy & execution
- AI-powered Innovation as a Service
Let's turn your promising ideas into commercially viable, scalable food ventures without the heavy infrastructure !
“Collaborating with Cibus Nexum was a productive experience. Their organized and agile approach was evident throughout our project. They effectively utilized their network and were diligent in contacting potential candidates once our objectives were clear. I appreciate their commitment and professional handling of the tasks at hand. Working with Arjen and Stijn was both rewarding and insightful.“
“Working with Cibus Nexum has been a professional experience. The team brings reliability to the table and their solid approach gave us confidence from day one. A truly valuable partner."
"Working with Cibus Nexum gave a real boost to Happy Plant Protein’s scaling journey. Their asset-light upscaling expertise helped us move and explore fast, supported by knowledgeable experts who truly understand the ins and outs of scaling food (tech) innovations. What also stood out was their vast European network, opening doors to the right partners much faster than we could have done ourselves. Their support was flexible, pragmatic, and always spot-on."
"Engaging with Cibus Nexum transformed our approach to food mediation. Their unparalleled expertise and connections with pivotal companies are invaluable. In a world of generic solutions, they stand out authentically."
"Eager to launch my new food concept, I turned to Cibus Nexum. Their expertise, from the initial idea to the final shipped product, is unmatched. Their commitment ensured top quality within the fastest possible time-to-market. Truly transformative!"
"Cibus Nexum was swift, always accessible, and clarified all specifics. Their ‘stippenkaart’ was an excellent start, with the Oost NL voucher as a bonus. A truly knowledgeable partner."
"I recently used Cibus Nexum's services and it was worth every penny! Their market knowledge and attention to detail stood out. The guidance was results-focused. I highly recommend them and will use them again as I grow."
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Our FoodFlow Method
Are launching a new concept, scaling an emerging business, valorizing side streams, benchmarking your current production setup or accelerating innovation as a brand?
We transform promising ideas into commercially viable, scalable solutions:
Discover the power of the FoodFlow Method!
A revolutionary approach that transforms your food production. With this innovative method you optimize your processes, increase efficiency and achieve impressive results.
Upscaling & Outsourcing
Business Development
Curious about how the FoodFlow Method can lead your company to success? Download our whitepaper and discover the method behind this groundbreaking concept.
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Meet our experts
Your Swiss Army Knife in Innovative Food Production Management & Agile upscaling. Arjen stands at the forefront of innovation in the food industry, bringing to the table a profound expertise in outsourced food production.
| +31 6 5044 8865 | |
| arjen.vanderwijk @cibusnexum.com |
Your Trailblazer in Food Contract Manufacturing. Pascal Ruzius emerges as a seasoned connoisseur in the realm of Procurement FMCG and External Manufacturing, boasting a rich, international experience spanning over 25 years.
| +31 6 1090 5654 | |
| pascal.ruzius @cibusnexum.com |
Hands-On Project Leader for Global Food & Beverage Success. Daniel de Smeth is an experienced project manager with a strong international track record in launching and managing innovative consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands in the Food & Beverage sector. At Cibus Nexum, Daniel plays a key role in guiding projects from strategy to execution — ensuring that outsourcing, innovation, and scale-up efforts translate into measurable results.
| +31 6 27372709 | |
| daniel.desmeth @cibusnexum.com |
Your Dedicated Expert in Food Production. Stijn de Bats is a veteran in the food industry, boasting over 25 years of international experience.
Communications Specialist for Food Innovation and Sustainability Declan Godfrey is a seasoned marketing and communications expert with a passion for storytelling and a deep commitment to sustainable food systems. As Content Manager at Cibus Nexum, Declan uses the power of words to shape narratives that connect, inspire, and advance innovation in the food industry.
Insight-Driven Researcher for Food, Health & Sustainability Myrthe de Beukelaar is a dedicated research specialist with a strong academic background in Nutrition & Health and hands-on experience in data-driven projects for food and beverage innovators. At Cibus Nexum, Myrthe brings analytical precision and a systems-thinking mindset to support strategic decision-making in the evolving world of food outsourcing.
Your Visionary Food Concept Developer and Culinary Innovator Cindy Weber, an accomplished Food Concept Developer, comes with a wealth of over 25 years of experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.
Your Connector and Strategist for Dutch-German Food Market Expansion Drs. Jochem Wolthuis is a leading authority on the German food market, with over 25 years of experience connecting Dutch food companies to German retailers, foodservice providers, and importers. As founder and director of Duitsland Desk Agri, Food & Flowers, Jochem leverages a broad network of industry specialists and a hands-on approach to help businesses enter and thrive in Germany’s dynamic food landscape.
Your Dynamic Expert in Business Engineering and Procurement. Pieter Tielen, an alumnus of the Technical University of Eindhoven (TUe) with a degree in Business Engineering, brings a wealth of over 20 years of international experience to the forefront.
Your Pioneering Expert in Food Technology and Business Innovation. Lonneke Rijkmans, with her rich educational grounding in Food Technology and Business Administration, stands as an embodiment of expertise and versatility.
Your Distinguished Expert in Chemical Engineering and FMCG Innovation. Jeroen Brockhus, an alumnus of the prestigious Delft University of Technology with a specialization in Chemical Engineering, brings to the table over 35 years of extensive experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.
Your Accomplished Expert in Commercial Economics. Sabine Keizer, a seasoned professional in Commercial Economics, brings a wealth of over 25 years of international experience to the forefront, particularly in procurement for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and External Manufacturing.
Your Expert Innovator in Food Technology. Gita Gregor, a seasoned expert in Food Technology, comes with a rich tapestry of over 25 years of international experience in the food industry.
Your enthusiastic and experienced food innovation professional. Cecile has over 20 years of industrial innovation experience and she gets energy from removing roadblocks in innovation trajectories to realize viable agri, food and biotech innovations towards a more sustainable and healthy future.
Your Visionary in Food Innovation and Nutritional Solutions Raphaelle O'Connor brings extensive expertise in food innovation, nutritional product development, and functional ingredient solutions.
Innovator in Food Technology and Beverage Development Peter Roepers, founder of PREfresco Beverage Lab, is a food technology expert who uses his technical knowledge and passion for innovation to help companies create high-quality, safe, and shelf-stable beverage products.
Henk ter Avest, graced with an MBA in Business Administration, emerges as a luminary in the field, backed by more than 25 years of international experience.
Your Navigator in Scaling FoodTech & Ingredient Innovation. Tobias Thiele emerges as a seasoned commercial strategist in the realm of FoodTech, functional ingredients, and B2B business development, combining industry experience at FrieslandCampina with sales consultancy expertise at Hovingh & Partners. He brings over 10 years of international experience helping innovative food and ingredient companies scale successfully across Europe.
Your Strategic Mastermind in Supply Chain and Logistics Optimization Remco Breedt, with his solid foundation in Supply Chain Engineering, brings over 20 years of rich experience in the nuanced realms of Supply Chain management, logistics, warehouse management, order management, and planning.
Driven by a passion for food and 10 years of international sourcing expertise in foodservice and retail, Fleur combines professional precision with a genuine human touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find your answers directly!
How do I secure my IP when working with a co-packer?
Firstly, when collaborating with our clients, Cibus Nexum is used to arranging mutual NDAs to protect their IP.
Secondly, our clients value our independent position to start engaging with external resources and potential contract manufacturers anonymously, limiting access to sensitive details.
Last but not least, we help our clients design the best-fit supply and production chains that allow for IP securitization, preventing co-packers from replicating their products.
Our impartial approach ensures your proprietary formulas and processes stay confidential while enabling safe outsourcing.
Need expert IP protection? We’ve got you covered.
Are you an agent?
Cibus Nexum is not an agent or middleman. We are an independent consultancy managing E2E projects for our client, which may also include finding and approaching manufacturers. We can do that directly or through the GrowinCo platform.
In both cases, we will ultimately deliver a shortlist of validated and screened potential partners, and these companies will be connected directly to our client after NDA and clarification meetings.
What kind of support does Cibus Nexum provide in terms of innovation in the food industry?
Our team includes experts in food industry innovation. We offer insights into the latest trends, help develop innovative product concepts, and provide access to cutting-edge technology and methods.
How does Cibus Nexum handle intellectual property and confidentiality concerns?
We adhere to strict confidentiality agreements and ensure that intellectual property rights are respected and protected throughout our collaboration.
Can Cibus Nexum help in reducing time-to-market for new products?
Absolutely! Our managed services are designed to streamline the process from supplier matching to implementation, significantly reducing the time-to-market for your new products.
How does Cibus Nexum ensure a good balance between quality and cost?
We prioritize both quality and cost-effectiveness. Our extensive experience and network allow us to identify and collaborate with suppliers who meet high-quality standards while also offering competitive pricing.
What is the cost of Cibus Nexum's services?
Our services are competitively priced, considering the comprehensive solutions we provide. We focus on delivering value that exceeds the cost, including time savings, access to a wide network of suppliers, and tailored solutions for your specific needs.
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In 90 seconds
Scaling Alternative Proteins: A Strategic Guide to Operational Excellence
Bridging the Gap Between Laboratory Innovation and Industrial Reality
The transition from a laboratory breakthrough (TRL 4/5) to a commercially viable product (TRL 7/9) is often referred to as the "valley of death" in food tech. This whitepaper provides the high-level roadmap food innovators need to navigate this transition with precision.
Inside this Strategic Guide:
- The FoodFlow Method: Discover our proprietary four-stage framework—Design, Find, Onboard, and Launch—designed to optimize processes and accelerate market entry.
- The Industrial Reality Gap: Learn why recipes must be 10–20% more flexible for industrial equipment and how to account for the "Waste Paradox" where early runs can lose significant material.
- The Asset-Light Mandate: Understand why modern investors are moving away from "stainless steel" (factories) in favor of agile, third-party manufacturing models.
- Pragmatic IP Protection: Master supply chain strategies like "Black Box" processing to safeguard your innovation while collaborating with partners.
- CMO vs CDMO: A deep dive into choosing the right partner based on your product’s maturity and organisational resources.
- Raw Material Resilience: Strategies to manage currency fluctuations and seasonal crop impacts that can erode margins.
Transform your operational strategy.
Scaling Alternative Proteins with Operational Excellence
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