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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Certified organic
DESCRIPTION:Our Roundtable concept is about meeting up with a small group of members who are willing to share their experience and knowledge about a certain topic. We create themes around popular challenges and shared difficulties. When all participants balance giving and taking of information\, we believe that a Roundtable discussion can be a very valuable experience for every participant.  \nIn this Roundtable session\, we will focus on the bio certificate. In the Netherlands there is an increasing demand for organic products\, with animal welfare and the environmental impact amongst the main reasons for consumers to buy organic products (see Bionext). The EU organic logo makes it easier for consumers to identify organic products. And it confirms that products have been certified by an authorized control agency and that they fulfill strict requirements regarding production\, transport\, and storage.  This Roundtable is open for all our members that are interested in getting their product(s) organic certified or want to share their experience and learnings from completing the process.  \nThe following experts will join the Roundtable:– Steven IJzerman\, Quality Manager at Udea\, the wholesaler of organic foods for Ekoplaza – Stephan Blommendaal\, Purchasing Manager at Udea– Michaël Wilde\, Director at Bionext. Bionext is committed to promoting sustainable organic food and farming.– Johan Hoesen\, Specialist at Skal Biocontrole\, the independent organization for the supervision of the organic chain in the Netherlands.  \nIn this Roundtable session we will cover the following topics\, among others:– The organic market in the Netherlands – what are the main insights & challenges? – What are the rules & requirements for using the term organic in the product name?– How to prepare for the organic certification process? – Where am I allowed to sell my organic certified products? – What happens after the successful certification? – What to pay attention to during a Skal inspection? \nRegistration for this event ends on October 6. You can submit your questions/topics of interest upfront when signing up. We’re looking forward to an interesting discussion! 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/roundtable-certified-organic/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x PLUS Retail
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 PLUS Retail! About PLUS RetailPLUS recently merged with Coop\, and walks ahead in the developments around good food with a total of 550 supermarkets. PLUS is big enough to make a difference and small enough to be flexible. Their mission: A sustainable business operation that places the costumer first\, with the focus on good food\, for everybody every day. \nRequirements PLUS RetailPLUS is looking for suppliers in the meat substitutes category. The focus is on the following nutritional values of the products:– High in protein– Containing vitamine B12 and/or B1\, and iron– Low content of salt – Nutri-Score A or B Participants of this Meet the Buyer session need to be retail ready\, and certified by BRC/IFS or FSSC22000.Who will you meet during this session?Eveline van Dam\, Innovation Manager Geke van Veldhuizen\, Category Manager Merel Beukers\, Assistant Category ManagerJanneke van den Hoven\, Brand ManagerSteffi Lomba Vrouenraets\, TraineeYvette Berkhof\, TraineeKR’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. \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 October 5. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-plus-retail/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231023T130000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Alma Catering
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 Alma Catering! About Alma Catering“Alma” means “soul” in Spanish. In Amsterdam Alma stands for tasty and chef-quality sustainable catering for offices and events. In the past\, Alma has worked with companies such as Netflix\, Greenpeace and Deloitte. The meal plans that Alma offers are increasingly vegan and plant-based. Next to that\, the Alma team focuses on eco-friendly packaging\, locally produced ingredients and carbon-neutral deliveries. Requirements Alma CateringAlma is looking for products/ingredients that are as healthy and natural as possible. Plant-based products and products where fermentation techniques are applied are a plus. Non-alcoholic drinks are welcome too. Who will you meet during this session? Mayda Alvarez\, Founder & Head Chef  \n \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. \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 October 5. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.   
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-alma-catering/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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SUMMARY:Live Session: Dealmaking in Foodservice
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about foodservice! Selling your products at bars\, cafés and restaurants is a great way to raise brand awareness\, extend the reach of your brand and thus increase demand for your products. There are several success stories from brands that got listings at big retailers\, after first building a love brand in foodservice – because once you try something at a restaurant or café and you like it\, you’ll buy it later at the supermarket\, right? \nFoodservice however follows different rules than retail\, so in this Live Session we want to give you some tips & insights that can help you to win great listings.  \nThese are the topics that we will cover:– Selling to foodservice – how is it different from selling to retail?– How does the distribution to foodservice work?– Who are the main players in the Netherlands when it comes to distribution?– What drives the buyers to purchase & what do they need from you?– How do you calculate prices & margins?– And of course\, all the mistakes you can make when getting started within foodservice. \nAbout the expertsMarcel Gonzalez joined Bidfood as a Sales Manager back in 1995. Today\, as their Innovation Manager\, he is responsible for all new product launches. As a sparring partner for the hospitality industry he is always on the lookout for new food concepts\, with the goal to make the hospitality industry more successful in a creative way.  \nRogier Moes knows how to approach foodservice – and he will share his tips on how to win your dream deal. His previous work experience includes Heineken and Vrumona\, one of the largest soft drink producers in the Netherlands. In his current job Rogier is a consultant at Gwynt\, helping companies to expand\, grow or simply be more successful at what they do.  \nAgenda17.30 – 18.15 Walk-in and welcome to get a bowl of soup18.15 – 19.30 Q&A “Dealmaking in Foodservice” 19.30 – 21.00 Community borrel Please RSVP before October 20.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/live-session-dealmaking-in-foodservice/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x DekaMarkt
DESCRIPTION:Our Meet the Buyer sessions are designed to connect passionate food entrepreneurs with possible 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\, you won’t get anywhere else. In this session\, we welcome retailer DekaMarkt! About DekaMarktFamily business DekaMarkt owns 101 locations in Gelderland\, Overijssel\, Utrecht\, Flevoland\, Noord\,- and Zuid – Holland. Next to that they offer a delivery service\, via their online grocery platform. At DekaMarkt they belief that “good living” should be easy and accessible to all.  Everything they do is focussed on making the “good living” affordable and available to their costumers instore and online. Convenience is also very important.3 promises from DekaMarkt:1 . Always a great deal! 2. Good & responsible3. Surprisingly easyRequirements / wishes DekaMarkt– EDI or delivery through wholesaler– Minimum of 5 SKU’s with direct delivery– No meat or large bread products. We have our own production plant for this. – DekaMarkt is interested in vegan tapas options and other ‘borrelplank’ components. – DekaMarkt is interested in plantbased dairy products\, cooled protein bars and fresh smoothies / shots. \nWho will you meet during this session?Jelle Bakker: junior category manager cheesesMerel Zwart: assistent category manager fresh department bread & pastry (also luxury chocolate and seasonal products)Jeroen van Rijn: category manager dairy\, fresh juices and butterMark Wessels: category manager frozenErik Thijs Damsteegt: category manager wines and frozenSean Peters: category manager beers\, sodas\, juices and sport drinks \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. \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 October 16th. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-dekamarkt/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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