Durk Bosma
Research Director
Durk is a market research architect with over 20 years of experience. He has been working as an entrepreneur in the insight business since 2005. He is the writer of a much-appraised market research book dealing about how to set up effective market research studies, after finding out the real research questions (‘What’s the Question?’). He learned the trade at Research International and learned how insights are applied by marketers at Pepsi and KLM. In 2022 and 2013 he was nominated ‘Researcher of the year’ by the Dutch trade organization MOA.
Eva Hoogstins
Researcher
Eva is a consumer researcher with a keen interest in innovative research methods, choice architecture, and personality psychology. She completed a Master of Science in Psychological Research at Lund University, where she wrote her thesis on social (media) influence on young adults’ food choices.
Eva has been part of the Future of Food Institute team as a researcher and online community manager since November 2020.
Nathalie van der Wel
Researcher
After completing her internship here, Nathalie graduated with a master’s degree from Wageningen University in the field of consumer studies, receiving a ‘cum laude’ distinction. She is passionate about food, sustainability, and people – and chose to specialise in qualitative research methods as a way to deepen her understanding of how consumers can be motivated to live ‘greener’ lifestyles.
Zoe Cinzi
Research Intern
With a background in Psychology, Zoe is currently completing her studies in Business administration with a specialization in Consumer Marketing. She has a passion for food and observing people’s behaviour; by combining the two, she is exploring how innovation could motivate consumers to create and sustain a healthier lifestyle.
Joris van Oosterhout
Research Intern
Joris is currently in the final phase of his study in Applied Psychology at the Nijmegen University of Applied Sciences. His passion lies in assessing and influencing behavior. He has given training on the subject ‘nudging’ at various organizations. His knowledge of psychology and the assessment of behavior provide a good combination that is in line with the Future of Food Institute. He is currently researching how to implement the importance of a healthy lifestyle among young adults.
Our network
A few of our partners
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Alterego is a creative branding agency, specialised in brand identity and brand activation. From logo design to complete package design and from creative concepts to online marketing, they help sustainable food companies create a new brand identity.
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Food Cabinet is a creative campaign and communications bureau, whose mission is to encourage sustainable food choices.
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Brave New Food is a European food innovation platform that stimulates collaborations between a thriving community of innovative startups/scale-ups, and leading food corporates, retailers, distributors, impact investors and knowledge partners.
Join us!
We are a small team with big ambitions. To make these ambitions reality, we are always looking for professionals who share our passion for and dedication to sustainable food.
Drop us a note if you think we’d make a good match!
Please note that we will only consider applications from fluent (native) Dutch speakers at this moment.
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Junior Researcher
We’re looking for a recent graduate to help us uncover consumer insights. In this role you will conduct the full research cycle, from concepting and defining the goals of the study to reporting on the insights and findings that you uncover. Join a driven and engaging team in improving the future of our food system!
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Research Internship
Within this internship you can conduct your own study, with our help and guidance. Together we will determine a relevant subject in the field of consumer behaviour and sustainable food, as well as the most suitable methodology. Once the research is completed, we will publish the results and make them available to interested parties in the food chain, for example in the form of blogs, white papers, webinars, and more.
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Digital Marketing Internship
We are looking for a creative and tech-savvy student who can help us:
1) Develop an online marketing and data-driven lead generation strategy,
2) Develop a system that will allow us to effectively and efficiently share our content and transform visitors into qualified leads,
3) Create online and social media content
What is it like to work with us?
Theresa worked with us previously as a research intern. Curious about her time working with us? Read Theresa’s story here
We help sustainable food companies to innovate faster and communicate with more impact. We do this by offering accessible and crystal clear consumer insights.
