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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x STACH
DESCRIPTION:Our Meet the Buyer sessions are designed to connect passionate food entrepreneurs with potential customers\, buyers\, and/or category managers. Monthly\, we invite buyers from all different categories of the food scene\, like supermarkets\, online retailers\, hotel chains\, wholesale\, restaurant owners\, etc. These sessions offer exclusive sales opportunities\, feedback\, and/or professional connections that you won’t get anywhere else. In this session\, we welcome STACH! About STACHDeli meets café meets restaurant: Every STACH shop has all you need to comfortably get through a busy day. From your first coffee to a quick lunch\, or picking up your meal for dinner at home\, STACH is there for every moment. You’ll find high-quality\, ready-made dishes and tasty treats\, for take-away or to enjoy on the spot. In short: STACH knows what delicious is! For more than 12 years\, STACH has known – first in Amsterdam and now from Groningen to Maastricht – what tasty and convenient food means\, all day long. \nRequirements STACHThey’re open to being surprised but they’re particularly interested in suppliers with products that lean more towards the deli assortment and less focus on ingredients for their sandwiches etc. Their focus is more on ready-to-sell store products\, like dips\, snacks or a high-quality pasta brand. That said\, they remain open-minded and are excited to discover something new & distinctive. \nWho will you meet during this session?Mike Boks – General Manager Bente van Kooij – Assortment Manager KR’s requirements:– Be a member of the KR Community– Arrive on time\, assets prepared (tasting materials/presentation documents prepped) and ready to pitch– As space is limited and time precious\, please understand that KR and the guest buyer will select the most relevant food companies to see during each session as it relates to the buyer/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. \n\n\n\nHow does it work?– We offer time slots of 10 minutes per company. This might sound short\, but it’s definitely long enough to make a lasting impression. – Application for this MTB session closes on April 30. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.   
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-stach-3/
LOCATION:Start-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 4E\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260520T123000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Holland & Barrett
DESCRIPTION:Our Meet the Buyer sessions are designed to connect passionate food entrepreneurs with potential customers\, buyers\, and/or category managers. Monthly\, we invite buyers from all different categories of the food scene\, like supermarkets\, online retailers\, hotel chains\, wholesale\, restaurant owners\, etc. These sessions offer exclusive sales opportunities\, feedback\, and/or professional connections that you won’t get anywhere else. In this session\, we welcome Holland & Barrett! About Holland & BarrettHolland & Barrett is a leading retailer in natural health\, specialising in dietary supplements\, natural personal care and healthy nutrition. With over 150 years of experience in the European market\, they have built a trusted reputation for quality\, expertise and innovation. Today\, they operate 236 stores across the Benelux region. As H&B continues to grow\, they are actively expanding their brand portfolio with exclusive\, innovative products that align with our commitment to natural health. They are particularly interested in products made with natural ingredients\, low in sugar\, salt and saturated fats\, and\, where relevant\, high in fibre. In this way\, they can support customers in making healthier choices. \nWhile life expectancy has been increasing for many years\, the number of healthy years lived\, free from chronic conditions\, is declining. At Holland & Barrett\, they are committed to reversing this trend by focusing on preventive health and helping people live healthier for longer. They aim to be a trusted partner in supporting individuals on their personal health journeys. The power of nature is at the heart of everything they do\, and they believe that by harnessing it\, everyone can feel good\, healthy and full of energy. \nRequirements Holland & BarrettThe food assortment is growing fast\, so Holland & Barrett is looking for innovative products for multiple categories. Products need to comply with their Nutritional Guidelines and preferably only contain natural ingredients. Furthermore\, we are only selling ambient products.Holland & Barrett is mainly looking for products that belong to the below categories:– Healthy snacks– Gut friendly food– Low sugar/Keto– Healthy gluten-free \nWho will you meet during this session?Esmee Kroon – Category coordinator Food & SportsLara Kapteijns – Category Manager Food & SportsKR’s requirements:– Be a member of the KR Community– Arrive on time\, assets prepared (tasting materials/presentation documents prepped) and ready to pitch– As space is limited and time precious\, please understand that KR and the guest buyer will select the most relevant food companies to see during each session as it relates to the buyer/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. \n\n\n\nHow does it work?– We offer time slots of 10 minutes 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 May 5. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-holland-barrett-3/
LOCATION:Start-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 4E\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260521T123000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x De Buurtboer
DESCRIPTION:Our Meet the Buyer sessions are designed to connect passionate food entrepreneurs with potential customers\, buyers\, and/or category managers. Monthly\, we invite buyers from all different categories of the food scene\, like supermarkets\, online retailers\, hotel chains\, wholesale\, restaurant owners\, etc. These sessions offer exclusive sales opportunities\, feedback\, and/or professional connections that you won’t get anywhere else. In this session\, we welcome De Buurtboer! About De Buurtboer De Buurtboer was founded in 2010\, with the mission to deliver delicious\, local and conscious lunches to companies in Amsterdam\, Rotterdam\, The Hague and Utrecht. They are working with suppliers who also want to make a difference: Not only on your plate\, but also for the future of food and drink.Requirements De Buurtboer De Buurtboer is looking for vegetarian/vegan lunch products that hardly require any additional preparation. Think of:– Spreads– Toppings– (Hot) meals– Ready to eat snack products– Drinks and sodas are not an option at the moment\, but juices are. Who will you meet during this session? Abel Jeuken – Sourcing Lead Mo Bakker – Buyer \nKR’s requirements:– Be a member of the KR Community– Arrive on time\, assets prepared (tasting materials/presentation documents prepped) and ready to pitch– As space is limited and time precious\, please understand that KR and the guest buyer will select the most relevant food companies to see during each session as it relates to the buyer/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. \n\n\n\nHow does it work?– We offer time slots of 10 minutes per company. This might sound short\, but it’s definitely long enough to make a lasting impression. – Applications for this MTB session close on May 7. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.   
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-de-buurtboer-2/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260522T123000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Fletcher Hotels
DESCRIPTION:Our Meet the Buyer sessions are designed to connect passionate food entrepreneurs with potential customers\, buyers\, and/or category managers. Monthly\, we invite buyers from all different categories of the food scene\, like supermarkets\, online retailers\, hotel chains\, wholesale\, restaurant owners\, etc. These sessions offer exclusive sales opportunities\, feedback\, and/or professional connections that you won’t get anywhere else. In this session\, we welcome Fletcher Hotels! About Fletcher HotelsFletcher Hotels is the largest Dutch hotel chain\, with 117 hotels — 114 in the Netherlands and 3 in Germany. The hotels are divided into several categories (A\, B\, C\, A+ and A++)\, determined by location\, size\, facilities\, meeting and/or event capabilities\, and local function. They offer breakfast\, lunch and dinner\, and have extensive facilities for events\, meetings and other gatherings (weddings\, presentations\, venue hire\, sports events such as football training camps\, etc.). \nWithin Fletcher\, they also operate several restaurant concepts:– Bar Bistro Duco: Robust\, bistro-style dishes\, characterised by the use of a Josper charcoal oven. 11 locations.– Marina Lounge: Fine dining concept with smaller\, starter-to-intermediate portioned dishes. 5 locations.– Blue Wellness: Wellness hotel restaurants within our wellness resorts\, offering a food and drinks mix of healthy and familiar items. 11 locations.– Laguna: Italian cuisine. 1 location.– ByZoo: World kitchen based on street food and sharing dishes. \nTheir guest mix consists of both business and leisure travellers. In addition\, they host a wide variety of events\, meetings and other gatherings. \nTheir F&B offering is primarily based on recognisable\, accessible products and they are price-driven. Fletcher updates their menu twice a year (spring/summer and autumn/winter)\, making dish changes based on sales data and margin performance. \nAll hotels are centrally managed from our head office in Nieuwegein\, where menus are developed from start to finish. \nRequirements Fletcher Hotels- – High-quality ready-made / convenience products (both fresh and frozen)– Pre-portioned meals and meal components– Development of private label products– Trends and innovations for the future– Distinctive beverage concepts suited to our hotels and restaurant concepts– Delivery via VHC in Almere — either through a wholesaler or direct purchasingWho will you meet during this session? Michel van Dijk – Executive group chefBart van Lierop – Category manager foodMaaike van der Peet – Category manager beverageKR’s requirements:– Be a member of the KR Community– Arrive on time\, assets prepared (tasting materials/presentation documents prepped) and ready to pitch– As space is limited and time precious\, please understand that KR and the guest buyer will select the most relevant food companies to see during each session as it relates to the buyer/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. \n\n\n\nHow does it work?– We offer time slots of 10 minutes 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 May 11. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-fletcher-hotels/
LOCATION:Start-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 4E\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260528T123000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Health Food Wall
DESCRIPTION: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 different categories of the food scene\, such as supermarkets\, online retailers\, hotel chains\, wholesalers\, restaurant owners\, etc. These sessions offer exclusive sales opportunities\, feedback\, and/or professional connections that you won’t get anywhere else. In this session\, we welcome Health Food Wall at KR!About Health Food WallHealth Food Wall provides innovative\, sustainable\, and flexible fresh vending solutions that empower companies to promote wellness\, productivity\, and employee satisfaction. You can find their fridges at more than 85 locations throughout The Netherlands – from offices to hospitals\, schools and universities. \nRequirements Health Food Wall– They are mainly looking for ready-to-consume products– Since last summer they went from 100% plant-based to allowing hybrid menu\, containing non-vegan products as well\, such as honey\, dairy and premium meat products.– Packaging may not contain a lot of aluminum/metal as that interferes with their RFID technology in the fridges. They do allow small quantities like aluminium cap on a glass bottle.  – Ideally\, the products are available through wholesalers like VHC Jongens\, but this is not a must\, just a nice to have. \nWho will you meet during this session?Marilène Dortland – CCOKR’s requirements:– Be a member of the KR Community– Arrive on time\, assets prepared (tasting materials/presentation documents prepped) and ready to pitch– As space is limited and time precious\, please understand that KR and the guest buyer will select the most relevant food companies to see during each session as it relates to the buyer/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. \n\n\n\nHow does it work?– We offer time slots of 10 minutes 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 May 18. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-health-food-wall-2/
LOCATION:Start-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 4E\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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