COLLABORATION IS THE NEW COMPETITION
Every organism on Earth can only exist if it collaborates with other organisms. This is also true for humans and businesses. Especially in the circular economy, collaboration with other businesses is essential.
We've been in contact with Ivanka Milenkovic since rotterzwam launched in 2013. She inspired us and introduced us to the world of mushroom production using residual waste, and she's the most driven entrepreneur we know.
Together with Ekofungi, we share knowledge with each other and share it with others, so that our impact is many times greater and the world can reap the benefits.
Since 2023, we have been collaborating on a joint platform for education and innovation: mushroom-cultivation.com , and we regularly offer joint master's programs.
More information about ekofungi can be found on this website.
Since 2023, we have been collaborating on a joint platform for education and innovation: mushroom-cultivation.com , and we regularly offer joint master's programs.
In 2015, Rotterzwam found a way to convert coffee grounds directly on the counter into edible mushrooms: The Rotterzwam Grow Kit.
To make this product suitable for the entrepreneurs we trained through our master's program, we decided to also make the grow kit available as a white label. We now have a partnership with several entrepreneurs in the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and Spain.
Would you like to learn more about the possibilities of a white-label grow kit or our licensing terms? Please contact us.
The grow kit is made of 100% recycled plastic. It is produced in Germany and delivered by our partner Houweling . The Dutch and Icelandic grow kits are produced in Rotterdam.
We collaborate with Nieuw Social Werk . NSW offers support, coaching, and a work participation workplace to people who are distanced from the labor market.
The wrapper is made from 100% recycled cardboard and is printed with vegetable dyes by Tromp printing company in Rotterdam.
From coffee grounds to bitterbal or croquette. We have the tastiest and most sustainable snack in Rotterdam, a quintessential Rotterdam product.
Each bitterbal also saves 30 liters of water compared to a meat bitterbal. But ultimately, it's all about the taste and the experience. With our delicious crispy crust and soft filling, this vegan ball is definitely worth a try.
Want to try our bitterbal or croquette at your place? Request a sample pack here.
Request a trial package for the catering industryAnton was one of our first customers for our oyster mushrooms and together we eventually created a delicious snack that is now completely vegan.
Learn more about the bitterbalWe have been proudly working with Rotterdam's most passionate bitterballen maker, the team at BanketBakkerij van der Heijden , since 2015.
The entire coffee chain has a significant net negative impact on our planet. We started by finding the highest possible use for coffee grounds, which involves avoiding the burning of coffee grounds.
Take responsibility as a supplier. We believe that coffee suppliers also play a role in enabling high-quality processing of coffee grounds.
Learn more about Coffee as a serviceSeveral coffee suppliers have now partnered with us to offer their Coffee as a Service (CAS). The coffee supplier supplies the beans, and we handle the high-quality processing of the coffee grounds.
One current partners are:
We have the ability to salvage coffee grounds in various regions of the country. We provide this service in collaboration with our local partners across a large part of the Netherlands:
- Zwamburg (South-East region)
- The Clique (Utrecht region)
- Fresh Factory (Middle East region)
- Ge-zwam (region The Hague)
- Pantar (Amsterdam region)