Our story

Starting with a single peanut, we meticulously craft every jar of natural peanut butter!

Upholding our commitment to quality and sustainability.

2016

The Peanut Butter Revolution That Started at a Kitchen Table

  • It all started at founder Michiel's kitchen table.

As an organic farmer and peanut butter enthusiast, he always wondered: Why is peanut butter only a supporting actor in sandwiches? Why isn't there more flavor? Why is such a great ingredient hidden away in the back of the cupboard?

Thus, a bold idea was born: to bring peanut butter back to its rightful place.

  • The world's first peanut butter shop opened in Amsterdam, attracting peanut lovers from all over the world.
2017

First Factory and National Peanut Butter Day

  • Moved into our first production space – a garage unit with a small office. The first machines arrived, and professional production began.

The first machines arrived, and professional production began.

  • Opened a pop-up store in Rotterdam and made national news.
  • Organized the first 'National Peanut Butter Day' (January 24th), a tradition that is still beloved today.
2018

Store Expansion and Production Capacity Upgrade

  • Store expansion to cities such as Maastricht, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Schiphol, and Den Bosch.
  • Relocated to a larger factory in West Amsterdam, acquiring forklifts and new equipment.
  • Summer "Peanut Butter Bath" event becomes a hot topic.
2019

Social Impact and Innovation

  • Founder Michiel broke the world record by eating 750ml of peanut butter in one minute.
  • Opened more stores in Haarlem and Amsterdam, and created the first "Peanut Butter Bar."
  • Published the first peanut butter cookbook and collaborated with celebrity chef Robert Kranenborg to launch an innovative formula with 88% peanut content.
2020-2021

Challenges and breakthroughs during the pandemic

  • The first Belgian branch was forced to close shortly after opening due to the pandemic.

We quickly adjusted our strategy, strengthening online sales and launching a subscription service.

  • The factory installed 108 solar panels and became gas-free, making it an energy-neutral factory.
  • We organized a major event, giving away "ten years of free peanut butter."
  • Successfully produced the first batch of Dutch-grown peanut butter – unprecedented, challenging, but symbolizing a more sustainable future.
2022

Workshop, protein bars, and 22 stores

  • We hosted peanut butter workshops in 20 cities throughout the Netherlands.
  • Launched peanut butter protein bars and a new sustainable product line.
  • Record number of stores: 22.
2023

Product Development and Business Expansion

  • Peanut butter dispensers enter many hotel breakfast buffets.
  • Development of plastic-free "single-serve breakfast" solution.
  • Collaboration with Olympic swimmer Kira Toussaint on Lemon Crunch.
  • Germany online shop officially launched.
2024

Venturing into Nut Butter and Peanut Beer

  • We launched our first series of nut butters, each with different nuts and health benefits.
  • Brewed our first peanut beer.
  • Participated in "Green Friday" by giving away over 400 Christmas trees, actively supporting sustainability.
2025

The first step towards internationalization

  • Established the first international company:

The Peanut Butter Shop Ltd. (UK)
Symbolizing the brand's official entry onto the global stage.

2026

Expand into the Asian market

Taiwan, here we come!

  • Exclusive Distributor –

Pindakaas Peanut Butter from the Netherlands now open.