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SUMMARY:Meet the Expert x Distribution & Logistics
DESCRIPTION:Key to a successful supply chain is logistics & transportation. You want the distribution of your products not just to be reliable\, but also safe\, cost-efficient and as sustainable as possible. But where do you start? And how do you set up your supply chain in the right way\, with the right partners? In this “Meet the Expert” session you’ll have the opportunity to ask all your questions related to distribution & logistics with the expert of Greenpro International. You will get a 30 minute time slot to discuss the specific topics you are interested in.  \nAbout the expertGreenpro International is specialized in importing\, distributing and developing 100% plant-based products. With a strong and well developed logistics network throughout Europe\, they supply most major retailers as well as food service companies in The Netherlands\, Spain and Scandinavia. The central head office of Green Pro International is located in The Netherlands\, near all logistic hubs. Cold-storage warehouses are located at strategic locations in Europe to ensure efficient logistics. The portfolio of brands that GreenPro International works with includes chilled\, frozen and shelf-stable products.  \nThis is the expert you will meet in this session:Joep van Straalen – COO & Co-Founder Greenpro International  \nRegistration for this session closes on March 10. Please submit the specific questions/topics you’re interested in when signing up for the session. We will contact you one week before the session with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-expert-x-distribution-logistics/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Expert
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Sodexo
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 Sodexo at KR!About Sodexo With more than 2\,000 employees\, Sodexo Netherlands offers food and facility management services at more than 300 locations. They do this with a passion for service and craftsmanship and with an eye to the future of people and the planet. Sodexo Netherlands is part of Sodexo SA\, operating in 45 countries with 430\,000 employees who provide service to more than 80 million guests every day. Please see here for more info about Sodexo and their food.  \nRequirements SodexoSustainability is the basis of everything that Sodexo does. The Sodexo team invites you to contribute to their NetZero ambition: – with healthy\, sustainable\, but above all tasty dishes– using circularly produced ingredients with a specific focus on and contributing to a sustainable future and a low CO₂ footprint– availability at Bidfood is a preference– the use of (vegetable) ingredients from Dutch soil is preferred too  \nWho will you meet during this session?Stephan de Leeuw – Sr. Buyer FoodRoeland Rotee – Sr. Buyer FoodJérôme de Jong – Menu Engineer Martijn van Vliet – Head Chef Culinary Community \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 will close on March 6. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-sodexo/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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SUMMARY:Live Session: Get to know your consumers
DESCRIPTION:Now more than ever it’s important for brands to have a thorough understanding of their consumers and their needs. Understanding your target market will help you to make informed decisions in various fields of your business – from product development to marketing and communication activities. This is where consumer research comes into play: In this Live Session we want to discuss ways to gather insights into the market you are operating in and look at tools to identify your consumers’ needs and preferences.  \nAbout the expertsEelke Verwijs has more than 15 years of FMCG experience\, working for brands such as McDonald’s\, Reckitt Benckiser\, and Pernod Ricard. With his company Innovation Insight Lab he is now supporting companies with innovation projects and their growth through data and strategic consumer insights.  \nEwoud van der Horst is Head of Sales at KR Community member Johnny Cashew. His previous Sales experience includes Tony’s Chocolonely and Mars. In this session he will talk about how the team at Johnny Cashew used Consumer Research results to shape their plans for the future.  \nAgenda17.30 – 18.15 Walk-in & easy dinner 18.15 – 19.30 Q&A “Get to know your consumers”19.30 – 21.00 Community borrel Please RSVP before March 14. You can apply for a maximum of 2 people per member business.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/live-session-consumer-insights/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Getir
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 Getir! About GetirGetir combines the worlds of technology and logistics to enable the ultra-fast delivery in urban areas. As the pioneers of the ultra-fast grocery delivery industry\, they put the future of shopping at their customers’ fingertips. Founded in 2015 in Turkey\, Getir is now serving millions of customers in 3 different continents\, covering 5 countries. With the Gorillas acquisition at the end of 2022\, Getir is now the market leader. Today they have 2 labels active in the market – Getir and Gorillas\, serving more than a million cumulative customers in The Netherlands by covering 7 cities.  \nRequirements Getir Getir is looking for new\, innovative and local products to give their product offering a different layer. Bold challenger brands that speak to their urban customer group. Specific requirements and terms for delivery and orders are:– Delivery to Central Warehouse in Alblasserdam– Order per Colli or Pallet Layer depending on rotation/ distribution– Order via EDI or Email– Max lead time of 3 days– 30 days payment termWho will you meet during this session?– Buket Kahraman – Category Manager– Justine Riedstra – Jr. Category Manager – Mohammed Eriyani – Jr. Category Manager– May Jorem – Head of Assortment NL– Jessica Gill – E-Merchandising Strategy Associate \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 will close on March 11. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-getir/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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