We help optimize products. Senses are our tools

Achieving the Zero Hunger goal is crucial for a sustainable future. In the Netherlands, approximately 450,000 people regularly experience hunger, while at the same time approximately a quarter of all food is wasted in the Netherlands. At Essensor we conduct many taste tests with foods, which makes food waste a high priority.

By carefully calculating the required amount of product in advance, we minimize the surplus of products after a taste test. Moreover, in collaboration with the Food Bank and in consultation with our customers, we ensure that products remaining after the tests are not lost.

Good health and well-being are an essential part of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. By working with our customers every day on projects aimed at reducing salt, fat and sugar in foods, as well as developing tasty 0% alcohol drinks, we strive to make healthy eating and drinking the easy choice for consumers . In this way we strengthen our vision: ‘GROWING TOWARDS A SOCIETY WITH HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE CONSUMER BEHAVIOR THROUGH OPTIMIZED PRODUCT CHOICES’. Together we can build a healthier future for everyone.

Gender equality is not only a basic human right; it is essential for a sustainable and prosperous world, as emphasized by the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our core value “You’re welcome” embodies our commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, including our test participants, customers, suppliers, and staff. For our staff, we endorse and support an environment where every individual has equal opportunities, regardless of gender, age, identity, or background.

Sustainably generated energy is essential for a better future, but this resource is still scarce. At Essensor we are constantly looking for ways to reduce our ecological footprint and optimize our energy consumption. For example, we have made bicycles available to employees, so that they can travel sustainably and healthily. In addition, we offer consumers the opportunity to support charities with their compensation, and we give customers the opportunity to plant trees annually on behalf of Essensor.

Responsible consumption and production are crucial for a sustainable future. In addition to the origin of products, their consumption is just as important. In sensory research, products are often presented on promotional materials, where disposable plastic is frequently used because of its practical implementation. At Essensor we recognize the need to switch to reusable materials, such as glass or porcelain, and are committed to reducing the use of single-use plastic. We share the knowledge we gain with our network to support others who face similar challenges. In this way we give substance to our core value ‘Share knowledge’ and hope to inspire others to make the same responsible choices, so that we jointly contribute to a more sustainable world.