THE FARM THAT GIVES A CLUCK
"WINNER GOOD EGG AWARD"
COMPASSION IN WORLD FARMINg
What makes Kipster Kipster?
In Dutch 'KIP' means chicken and 'STER' means star, hence the name of our company. Our chickens are more than the sum of what they consume and release. They are beings with desires and feelings – they both suffer and enjoy.
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1. Well-being is primary
Our main value is the respect for life. In other words, it’s all about the health and welfare of animals and humans.
2. RAISING roosters
We try to give a good life to the hens’ brothers – instead of following the standard of killing them after hatching.
3. Closing cycles
Our birds serve multiple functions. They are waste processors as well as suppliers of eggs and meat. They eat upcycled feed made of leftovers from sources such as large bakeries. This contributes to a better environment and prevents waste.
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Kipster Eggs are sold at Ralphs, Kings Soopers, QFC, Fred Meyer, City Market, Kroger, Fry's, Roundy's, Smiths, Mariano’s, Pick ‘n Save, Metro Markets, and Copps.
Available in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MS, MT, NM, NV, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY.
Our farms are designed to closely align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
RESPECT
We founded Kipster to find a way to feed the world’s population in an honest way – while showing respect for all living beings, and not passing any cost to future generations. We opened our first farm in the Netherlands in October 2017.
WE HAVE A DREAM
Our dream is a sustainable and healthy world in which all people and animals can live with dignity. In our view, animal-friendly commercial farming is a contradiction in terms. We keep on dreaming and…
WE BELIEVE
There's a role for only a few farm animals, and only under certain strict conditions:
- Farm animals should contribute to a sustainable and healthy food system and environment – not a burden.
- Humans must respect the emotions and instincts of farm animals by giving them the best life possible.
- Competition for food between humans and farm animals is out of the question. Crops should be about food not feed.
- Plant-based alternatives are preferred above livestock.
Okay, this is just a start. We know that we can always do better and be better.
WE collaborate with Simple Truth & MPS EGG FARMS to make our dreams come true
WE DELIVER ON 3 promises
1BETTER ANIMAL WELFARE
Chickens are forest birds. Our farms are designed around needs and instincts of chickens.
2Tackling Food WastE
Around one-third of food produced globally is either lost or wasted. We upcycle it into eggs and meat.
3cut carbon emissions
Up-cycled feed reduces GHG emissions considerably. The remaining emissions are offset through carbon credits.
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1. BETTER Animal welfare
We see chickens as more than just layers of eggs. They have desires, instincts and feelings. They suffer and enjoy. They’re beings just like us – but then forest birds. They’re not fans of open plains and they hate rain. That’s why we created a natural-like wooded environment with plenty of variety, daylight, fresh air and free-range scurrying space. The park is fenced and netted off to minimize the chance of predators and bird flu.
Kipster does not and shall not conduct, fund, commission, or allow any animal testing for any purpose.
2. from waste to taste
Over 70% of the world’s agricultural land is used for livestock feed. This has an enormous impact on ecosystems, biodiversity and nature. It's why Kipster aims to bypass using agricultural land altogether. Our chickens in the USA are fed with a newly developed feed made of about 65% residual flows from bakeries and other food producers. Based on our Dutch numbers in 2022, about 66% of our total Kipster carbon footprint is from feed. We use up-cycled feed, which makes our feed close to 43% lower in carbon than conventional chicken feed.
3. Roosters for meat
It’s an awkward fact: the same number of laying hens and roosters are born every day. But what happens to the boy chicks? Billions of one-day-old roosters are gassed every year or they're destroyed during incubation. Since we can’t digest this reality, the brothers of our laying hens are raised in friendly homes before being sent to a slaughterhouse after 15-17 weeks. As for the spent hens, we make various meat products that are then sold at supermarkets.
4. Carbon compensated Packaging
Sure, it’s fine if your children want to make crafts with our blue boxes. But otherwise, you can just throw them into your paper recycling. The carton is certified Carbon Neutral by climatepartner.com.
5. Healthy position farmer
Farmers receive a fair price for their eggs. Consumers then pay a fair price to the supermarket. The eggs are packed up on the farm and delivered to supermarkets across the U.S.
6. CLEANER AIR
Through continuous circulation and good ventilation we have a better air quality. This is good for both chickens and farmers. We feel it's important for the health and the wellbeing of both to invest in this.
7. Producing Loads of solar energy
Our solar roofs provide a lot of energy. How much? For the U.S., we do not know yet since it's our first year of farming. For the farms in the Netherlands, please check our annual report in the News Section. In fact, the Dutch farms don't use any fossil fuels (another fact we love).
8. Blending with the landscape
At Kipster farms, style meets substance. In fact, they got married and had kids. Whether it’s the modern design of the farm or the landscaping plan, or how the operational and technical installations are built out-of-sight, we feel good about looking good. We want to fit in.
9. Connecting farmers and consumers
On the Kipster Farm we have a special space for visitors with an exhibition area. You can see the chickens in action through the windows. Everyone’s welcome. Drop by. Say hi.
10. Flexible & scaleable
The farm is a sustainable alternative to conventional agriculture. The concept can also be applied to more urban settings. Thanks to the modular set-up, farms can be built to accommodate between 24,000 and 120,000 chickens.
11. Pioneers
Kipster solidifies the Netherlands’ position as an innovator in developing and realizing climate-neutral, sustainable food systems. We show that animal welfare, environmental friendliness and financial feasibility can all scurry around happily together.
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Working together
Many thanks to all the organizations that made KIPSTER possible
Committed specialists
Dream. Think. Do
We worked on developing Kipster for over four years. Research from and collaboration with Wageningen University formed the basis for a lot of our thinking and doing.
NGO'S
We also involved the Dutch Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Eurogroup for Animals, ASPCA, Certified Humane, Caring Vets, Caring Farmers, Compassion in World Farming, Humane Society, Global Animal Partnership and numerous other specialists.
Grateful
We are extremely grateful for everyone’s ideas and cooperation. Special thanks to: Nijsen Company, MPS Egg Farms, Kroger, Big Dutchman, Hendrix Genetics.
from hatch to harvest
ABOUT US
Kipster Chicken
Chief Egg Officer
Kipster is a curious chicken free of cages and cares. She is a connoisseur of finding the finest of dust bathing spots.
Styn Claessens
Co-Founder
As a passionate farmer, Styn is a role model for a new generation of farmers who care about animal welfare and the environment. Much of what he knows about farming he learned from his father.
Olivier Wegloop
Co-Founder
As a sustainable entrepreneur, creative director and strategist, Olivier has started multiple companies in the Netherlands and beyond – including the celebrated creative agency Boomerang.
Sandra Vijn
Managing Director USA
As a passionate professional Sandra has international experience in sustainable agriculture, sourcing and supply chain engagement, research and development, stakeholder engagement facilitation and environmental impact assessment.
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Bas Timmers
Commercial Director
As an experienced professional Bas knows what it takes to make Kipster grow. His objective is to grow together with our suppliers and customer. Bas his personal ambition is to contribute to a better foodsystem.
CONTACT
You are more than welcome to visit our farm!
THE NETHERLANDS
Kipster Venray
Wusterweg 9
5808 BX Oirlo(Navigation: Wusterweg 9, Castenray)
Kipster Beuningen
Hosterdstraat 1b
6641 KB Beuningen
Kipster HQ
Villafloraweg 1
5928 SZ Venlo
The Netherlands
USA
Kipster
5684 E 1100 N
N. Manchester IN 46962
Unfortunately, due to an avian influenza outbreak in the area, the visitor center is temporarily closed to the public. Please keep an eye on our website for any changes.
Please contact us for questions. If you cannot wait to see the hens, then watch the Kipster chicken show live at KIPSTER
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