Durk Bosma
Head of Thought Leadership
Durk is a market research architect with more than 25 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
With a background in psychology and a long-standing interest in the food world, Eva helps brands in the food and drink space move past assumptions and make decisions grounded in real human insight. At Future of Food Institute she has led research across concept testing, category exploration, and message testing— translating findings from multiple sources into practical recommendations. She approaches every project as a puzzle: combining primary research, cultural context, and market signals to arrive at insights that are both rigorous and actionable.
Eva has been part of the Future of Food Institute team as a researcher and online community manager since November 2020.
Lauren May
Researcher
Lauren has a background in sustainable food systems, and uses that lens to turn data into practical strategy. She helps mission-driven organisations translate positive impact into commercial success. At Future of Food Institute, Lauren manages a wide range of research projects, from international programmes to concept testing for start-ups. Her background as a facilitator and trainer enables her to act as a translator: she speaks the language of policy, business, and agriculture, ensuring that everyone walks away understanding exactly what the data means for them.
Lauren has been part of the Future of Food Institute team since 2024
Join us!
Future of Food Institute is 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!
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Trendspotter
Do you have an eye for exciting innovations?
Join our School of Trends where we are building a community of ambitious food-loving students to explore food innovations and trends. Join the group for the first project on a surprise topic where your findings will help guide industry experts in the field.
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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,
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Open Application
Is your ideal position not listed? Please send us an open application.
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Research Assistant
Are you a student interested in consumer research and sustainability? Join our dynamic team as a part-time assistant at Future of Food Institute! Participate in research projects, moderate our online communities, and create engaging content for social media.Click on ‘Learn more’ to find out more about the vacancy.
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Research Manager
Combine your curiosity about peoples’ food choices, analytical skills, and organizational superpowers and become our new Research Manager! Click on ‘Learn more’ to find out more about the vacancy (in English).
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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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Consumer Researcher
Ready to dive into the heart of consumer research in the food sector? Join us in encouraging consumers to make sustainable food choices while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic start-up environment. Click on ‘Learn more’ to find out more about the vacancy (in Dutch).
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 believe that understanding consumers is key to making the food system more sustainable. Successful innovation and impactful communication require a solid foundation of consumer insight.
We are the insights partner of choice for food companies and non-profits that aim to have a positive impact on society and our planet. Together we empower consumers to make food choices that are good for them as well as for the planet.
