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SUMMARY:Meet the Community: Pitch & Pizza Night
DESCRIPTION:Summer is over\, the kids are back to school – a great time for us to brush up on our presentation skills. Whether you’re preparing to present at a “Meet the Buyer” session\, want to improve your storytelling in general or want to share your biggest learnings (and failures) from previous pitches – this is the right place to do it! Let’s use this session to work on your perfect 2-minute sales pitch. Just like our “Meet the Buyer” sessions – only that you’ll be pitching to your fellow community members instead. How does it work?We offer time slots of 15 minutes per member company. This will include feedback from the audience\, so we recommend preparing a pitch that is not longer than 2 minutes. This is a great opportunity to practice pitching within the safe space of our community (no external attendees) & learn from each other. We hope to see you there! Agenda:17.30 – 17.45 Walk-in & Welcome17.45 – 20.00 Pitch time20.00 – 21.00 Wrap-up & Pizza PartyPlease RSVP before September 5. You can apply for a maximum of 2 people per member business. After your application we will get in touch with you with a detailed timeline for the evening. Please note that if there are more participants than 12 who want to pitch\, we will repeat the session on a new date (details will follow). 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-community-pitch-pizza-night-2024/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet The Community
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SUMMARY:Community Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Food brings people together – so we’re bringing the Kitchen Republic Community members together on a regular basis\, by inviting a small group of the amazing food & drink entrepreneurs for lunch. Because we believe that by coming together we can build a stronger community that supports each other even better. \nThe Community Lunch has no specific goal\, but offers so many new opportunities: Our members make new connections\, learn more about each other’s businesses\, and sometimes even great new collaborations result from these informal encounters.  \nRegistration Please RSVP before September 10. There are limited spots available\, we will contact you the week before with more details. 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/community-lunch-september/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet The Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240918T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240918T170000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Expert x Check Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:Do you plan to update your packaging soon? Or maybe you want to start a (re)branding process and would like some guidance? Perhaps it’s none of the above\, but it’s your brand positioning that you’re struggling with? In this “Meet the Expert” session the team of Now New Next will do a check of your brand. You will have the opportunity to ask all your questions related to brand identity\, positioning and packaging design. You will get a 30 minute time slot to discuss your business-specific questions in an 1:1 setting.  \nAbout the expertNow New Next is a full-service brand and packaging design agency\, with a keen eye for sustainability and changing consumer needs. Their expertise lies in the intersection of trend analysis\, positioning\, brand identity and 2D & 3D packaging design. They embrace a holistic approach where ‘left-right thinking’ is essential\, as combining ratio (left brain) and emotion (right brain) often leads to the best and most unique results. They have worked for brands such as Mama’s Maaltijden\, KLM\, Compass Group and Intersnack. \nThis is the expert you will meet in this session:Ariane van Mancius – Ariane is the founder of Now New Next and will challenge your brand with a sharp analysis\, daring you to look at your brand holistically and from multiple angles. \nRegistration for this session closes on September 5. Please submit the specific questions/challenges that you’d like to discuss 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-check-your-brand/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Expert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240918T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240918T210000
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Sustainable packaging
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 can be a very valuable experience for every participant.  \nIn this Roundtable session\, we will focus on sustainable packaging. The session is open to all our members who are looking into new packaging solutions for their products and would like to get an overview of the rules and regulations on the Dutch market they need to comply with. \nThe following experts will join this Roundtable:– Caitlin Ouwehand – Advisor for Sustainable Packaging at KIDV. She studied Food Packaging and Food Innovation at the HAS Green Academy in ’s-Hertogenbosch. – Niels van Marle – Senior Advisor for Sustainable Packaging at KIDV. Prior to joining KIDV\, Niels worked as a Packaging Innovation Manager for companies such as Philips\, Mars\, Hero\, and Jacobs Douwe Egberts. \nWhat can you expect in this Roundtable session? Caitlin and Niels will guide you through the world of sustainable packaging. They will explore what the journey towards a circular economy entails\, the legislation companies must adhere to\, the strategies underpinning these regulations\, and the key considerations for businesses bringing packaged products to market. Of course\, it will be an interactive session where you’ll be able to ask all your specific questions related to your product and its packaging.  \nAbout KIDVAt KIDV\, the Netherlands Institute for Sustainable Packaging\, Caitlin and Niels develop tools and provide support to producers and importers of packaged products to help them comply with legislation and make their packaging portfolios more sustainable. Notable tools include the Recyclecheck and the Sustainable Packaging Compass\, that can be found on kidv.nl. KIDV is part of Verpact\, the organisation responsible for implementing the Dutch Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for sustainable packaging. KIDV’s mission is to establish a circular economy for packaging by developing and sharing fact-based knowledge with all partners in the packaging chain. This is crucial because ‘closing the loop’ requires collaboration among all parties\, leading to new business opportunities\, reduced dependence on raw materials\, and environmental benefits. \nAgenda17.30-18.15 – Walk-in & easy dinner 18.15-19.45 – Roundtable Discussion19.45-21.00 – Drinks & networking  \nRegistration for this event ends on September 5. 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-sustainable-packaging/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240919T130000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x SOUS
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\, 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 SOUS at KR!About SOUSSOUS is on a mission to empower Culinary Creators\, providing the tech\, platform & community for restaurants\, chefs & speciality brands to grow their business in new ways. They started initially with chef experiences – restaurant meals that you get delivered to your house. Now they are expanding their service to a culinary market place with products from specialty brands. Some info about their audience:– Food lovers with a bit higher budget to spend on food. A wide range of ages\, both young families and older couples living just outside of bigger cities. Plus busy professionals who have little time\, but love enjoying new experiences. – They love delicious and unique food (products)\, culinary experiences and special stories of the people who create them. – They live mostly in or around big cities\, or live in small towns and don’t have access to specialty products in their area.Requirements SOUS– Products should be unique\, high quality\, artisanal\, local and should come with a good story.– Products should not be available in everyday shops\, but offer something new and innovative.– Preference: You can offer a tasting set/combination of multiple products for a tasting experience.– For shelf-stable products: You use your own shipping provider like PostNL or DHL or are already shipping D2C. – For products that require chilled delivery\, SOUS’ logistics partner can be used.Who will you meet during this session?Eijmert van der Meij\, Head of OperationsDevon Scoulelis\, Founder & CEO Martine de Visscher\, Product Lead Thomas Scholte\, Founder and CCO  \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’s/company’s focus.– You can also leave your product(s) behind for the buyer\, KR will collect your feedback.How 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 September 5. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-sous/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240926T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240926T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T204542
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x AH to go
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\, wholesalers\, 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 AH to go!About AH to goAlbert 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.  \n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements AH to goAH to go is looking to add new ingredients to their foodservice offer (private label): – Raw materials/ingredients that can be used in various products like salads\, meals and sandwiches– Bakery items with Nutri-Score A or B– Products that use by-products/waste-streams– Products that are rich in protein – Vegetarian and hybrid productsFor all ambient products\, the main requirement is that you work with one of the distributors that supplies AH to go\, such as Bieze Food Group\, RefreshID or Trade Sense.  \nAttending from the teamElla Wissink – Category Manager Foodservice & ConvenienceLisa van Wonderen – Category Manager FreshJulia Hueting – Category Manager Wim Groot – Sourcing Manager Joost Relouw – Assistant Category ManagerFleur de Kooker – Merchandising & Sourcing AssistantDenzel Mecidi – Merchandising & Sourcing AssistantKR’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’s/company’s focus.– You can also leave your product(s) behind for the buyer\, KR will collect your feedback.How 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 September 8. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-ah-to-go/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240930T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240930T170000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x ISS
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\, wholesalers\, 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 ISS!About ISSISS (International Service System) is a global company specializing in facility services. The company offers a wide range of services\, including cleaning\, catering\, security\, technical maintenance and office support. ISS focuses on improving the workplace experience and optimizing operational efficiency for businesses and organizations in various industries. \nISS was founded in 1901 in Copenhagen\, Denmark. The company has a global presence with offices in dozens of countries and serves a diverse group of customers ranging from small businesses to large multinational corporations.ISS strives to create workplaces that contribute to employee health\, well-being and productivity\, and to help customers achieve their strategic goals through effective and efficient facility services.The company is known for its integrated facility management solutions\, combining multiple services to provide a total package of facility support. \n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements ISS– Products about contemporary trends– Products that emit less CO2 than the alternative– Products made from waste streams– Products that contribute to biodiversity– Available through Bidfood and possibly Instock \nAttending from the team \n– Ben Hardeman\, Category manager– Douwe Driehuis\, Head of Innovation/Sustainability & Workplace Management– Jurgen Houweling\, Head of Food– Marc Nieuwmeijer\, Food Specialist \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’s/company’s focus.– You can also leave your product(s) behind for the buyer\, KR will collect your feedback.How 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 September 16. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-iss/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Live Session,Meet the Buyer,Meet The Community,Meet the Expert,Networking Event,Round Table,Roundtable,Roundtable
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