Teun van de Keuken

Teun van de Keuken is a journalist, columnist, television presenter, author, and podcast creator. As the founder and driving force behind Tony’s Chocolonely, he is widely recognised for his sharp perspective on social issues and his commitment to sustainability and ethics in the food industry. Through his work, he has established himself as one of the Netherlands’ most influential voices advocating for systemic change.

From Investigative Journalism to Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Teun began his career as the presenter of De Keuringsdienst van Waarde, where, for more than twenty years, he critically examined the food industry. His bold investigations and uncompromising approach turned the programme into an eye-opener for millions of viewers. He later expanded his focus to broader societal issues through television programmes such as Pointer, exploring the impact of public participation, and De Vuilnisman, shedding light on the hidden world behind our waste.

Books on Sustainability and Society

In addition to his work as a presenter and journalist, Teun is a bestselling author. In 2025, he published his fifth book, Dieren zijn ook mensen (Animals Are People Too), in which he explores why giving up meat is often more difficult than people expect. The book follows De mens is een plofkip (The Human Is a Factory-Farmed Chicken), an eye-opening look at the food industry that reached the Dutch bestseller list. He has also written Goed Volk (Good People, 2017), a personal account of his childhood, De Supermarktsurvivalgids (The Supermarket Survival Guide, 2018), and Dit is geen dieetboek (This Is Not a Diet Book), in which he tested seven different diets. Alongside his books, Teun writes a weekly column for Vrij Nederland, where he shares his outspoken views on current social issues.

Teun is also an accomplished podcast creator. Together with Gijs Groenteman, he launched the successful podcast Teun & Gijs Vertellen Alles. He also founded the podcast production company Meer van Dit, which produces several popular podcasts, including Etenstijd with Yvette van Boven.

Keynotes on Sustainable Business

Teun’s keynote presentations are a natural extension of his work in journalism, television, and publishing. Drawing on the story behind the creation of Tony’s Chocolonely, he demonstrates how corporate social responsibility can be translated into meaningful action. His presentations are informative, engaging, and designed to inspire audiences to challenge conventional thinking.

He speaks about sustainability in business, ethical leadership, and the responsibility organisations have to drive positive change. By sharing both his achievements and the obstacles he has encountered, Teun offers an honest and practical perspective on what it takes for businesses and individuals to create lasting impact.