Truepial Consultancy & Research works on creating a happier planet through consultancy, research, workshops, and communication on food and sustainability. The troupial is a  colorful songbird endemic to the ABC islands. This bird symbolizes the connection between people and nature. A True and holistic view on food and sustainability is at the core of everything that we do. Truepial Consultants is located in Aruba, an island in the Dutch Caribbean.

My name is Amber van Veghel. I was born in Curacao, I lived in the Netherlands for 20 years, and I currently live in Aruba. I am a PhD Candidate and consultant in the field of food and sustainability. I have a Bsc and Msc in Food Technology from Wageningen University, with a specialization in sustainable food process engineering. Under the supervision of KU Leuven and the University of Aruba I do research on the environmental impact of Aruba's food consumption and food chains, using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).