Meet the Buyer x Jumbo

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, and restaurant owners. These sessions offer exclusive sales opportunities, feedback, and/or professional connections that you won’t find anywhere else. In this session, we welcome Jumbo!

About Jumbo
The first Jumbo supermarket opened its doors in 1996, following the “and-and-and” formula of the family-run business: a wide selection, excellent service, and better value. Today, Jumbo is one of the largest supermarket chains in the Netherlands, operating more than 700 stores.

Requirements Jumbo
– Interested in innovative products in the international aisle
– Not looking for frozen products; only shelf-stable products
– Focus on authentic flavors, but aimed at a broad target audience; no niche products.
– Focus on meal-related products.

Read this to learn about Jumbo’s terms and conditions for suppliers.

Who will you meet during this session?
Kirsten van Galen – Category Manager DKW & International
Sandra Klomp – Category Manager Breakfast, Dinner & Hot Drinks

KR’s requirements:
– Be a member of the KR Community
– Arrive on time, with all materials prepared (tasting samples and presentation documents ready) and ready to pitch
– As 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) with the buyer; Kitchen Republic will collect your feedback.
–If you are 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.

Open to non-members: 2 spots available
In addition to our 10 Kitchen Republic members, we are offering 2 open spots for non-members working on high-impact themes such as innovation and sustainability. Read the briefing above, and if you think this might be a good fit, apply using the button below.
Selected non-members pay a participation fee—€500for this session—and receive guidance from our Community Manager to prepare for the pitch. The amount varies by session.
– Max. 2 sessions per year per company.
– You only pay if you’re selected and get the chance to pitch.
– You’ll receive all details via email after applying, and feel free to contact community@kitchenrepublic.nl if you have any questions.

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 close on October 14. If selected, we will contact you the week before with details about your time slot.