The Efteling Effect: Turning Fairytales into Food System Change

11:30 -12:30

What happens when a theme park dares to lead the protein shift?

Sometimes you have to think bigger than the menu. When ínan Sahin took charge of all food concepts at the Efteling, he wasn’t just responsible for revenue — but for impact. And he didn’t ease into it. His first bold move? Veganizing the park’s best-selling hamburger. A commercial risk? Maybe. A strategic signal? Absolutely. And he’s not stopping there. From rethinking dairy in coffee to launching future-focused campaigns that resonate with the next generation of visitors, the Efteling is proving that food service at scale can shift norms — without killing the magic.

In this session, discover what it takes to move millions of guests toward plant-forward choices in a setting built on tradition and indulgence. How do you align finance, storytelling and sustainability? And what can the rest of food service learn from a place where imagination drives real-world change?