Yuri Schaap, Founder and CEO of Food XLerator BV, brings over 15 years of expertise in strategic management for sustainable growth and profitability. With a strong foundation in the Dutch and international flavor industries, Yuri has excelled in cultivating business success. Notably, during his tenure as Strategic Account Manager in the international food ingredient sector, he grew a business from its inception to a multi-million-euro portfolio in just three years.

In 2017, Yuri embarked on a life-changing journey, traveling the world with his wife and young son. This experience, spanning eight months across South Africa, Asia, and Canada, inspired him to channel his passion for food innovation into founding Food XLerator BV. Today, he leads the company in providing strategic solutions in sourcing, product development, and business growth for plant-based food producers and plant protein processors.

Yuri’s vision and leadership continue to drive Food XLerator BV’s mission of shaping the future of sustainable food innovation.