Upcoming events & sessions
Throughout the year Kitchen Republic organizes interesting business-related events for starting and growing food entrepreneurs. We organize trainings, workshops and 1-on-1 meetings so that you can continue working on your business in an informed and inspired way. Keep an eye on our calendar for the latest updates, workshops and speakers.
Meet the Buyer x AH to go
Our "Meet the Buyer" sessions are designed to connect passionate food entrepreneurs with potential customers, buyers, and/or category managers. Every month, we invite buyers from a wide range of sectors within the food industry, such as supermarkets, online retailers, hotel chains, wholesalers, restaurant owners, and more. These sessions offer exclusive sales opportunities, feedback, and/or professional connections that you won’t find anywhere else. In this session, we welcome AH to go!
About AH to go
Albert Heijn is the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands. The concept AH to go was started in 1999, Albert Heijn now has 188 AH to go's in the Netherlands, most of them located at a NS train station or a BP petrol station. AH to go is the solution for those who are always on the go: fresh and good food and drinks for your trip.
Good to know that AH to go also serves as a springboard for Albert Heijn: if a product performs well there, the chances of getting listed in Albert Heijn stores increases.
Wishes / requirements:
TBA – More information will follow. Registration is not open yet.
Attendees from the team
, TBA – More information will follow. Registration is not open yet.
KR’s requirements:
– Be a member of the KR Community
– Arrive on time, with your materials prepared (tasting samples and presentation documents ready) and ready to pitch
– Since space is limited and time is precious, please understand that KR and the guest buyer will select the most relevant food companies to meet with during each session based on the buyer’s and companies’ focus.
– You can also leave your product(s) behind for the buyer; Kitchen Republic will collect your feedback.
– If you’re unable to attend, please let us know at least 12 hours in advance. If you do not cancel in time, you will not be included in the next selection round for an upcoming session.
How does it work?
– We offer 10-minute time slots per company. This might sound short, but it’s definitely long enough to make a lasting impression.
–Applications for this MTB session will close on March 17. If selected, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.