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SUMMARY:Workshop: Food Safety & Certifications
DESCRIPTION:Starting a food business in the Netherlands comes with certain laws and regulations regarding hygiene and food safety\, and supplying big retailers requires specific certifications of your production facility. With this workshop we want to provide you with insights into the basics of food safety and introduce the current topics and backgrounds of food safety systems. The experts from Normec will join us for an interactive session. You will be able to ask questions such as:– How do I set up the hygiene and quality system in my business?– How do I prevent food safety risks in my production?– One of my suppliers notices a safety risk – how do I make a recall?– Which certificates do I need in order to be able to sell my products to consumers?– How does the certification process work?  \nAbout the expertsNormec is a company with over 5000 employees active in the TICC sector (testing\, inspection\, certification\, compliance).In the food sector they help companies with microbiological and chemical research on their products\, taste research\, and help consultants with various issues and preparations for audits on food safety systems such as BRC\, IFS and FSSC22000.Who will you meet in this session?Sjoerd Remmers – Operational Manager at NormecDanny Kracht – Commercial Manager at NormecTraining of personnel is mandatory according to above mentioned standards. As Operational Manager of the training department\, Sjoerd Remmers visits companies every day with a team of approximately 10 employees to provide knowledge and skills about food-safe handling of food products. The method used is HACCP. He will be joined in this workshop by Danny Kracht\, who can answer any questions you may have about Normec’s services. Agenda12.15-13.00 – Walk-in & lunch13.00-14.30 – Session with Q&A 14.30-15.30 – Coffee & Networking Registration for this session closes on June 8. Please submit the specific questions/challenges that you’d like to discuss when signing up for the session. 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/workshop-food-safety-management-certifications/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x QSTA
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 QSTA at KR!About QSTAQSTA (Pronounced “kwesta”) is a fast-growing supply and demand platform for food professionals that sells fresh\, frozen and ambient products online. They stand out with a nationwide next day delivery service\, without a minimum order value. QSTA strives for an online B2C experience for the B2B market\, in which supply and demand come together and both suppliers and buyers are in total control. KR Community members that are already working with QSTA: Good Jamu\, Be Frank Foods.  \n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements QSTAYou should apply for this session if you:– Have EAN/GTIN codes ready – Are ready to supply products \nThe preferred products that QSTA is looking for:– Innovative\, local or unique products– A range of more than 3 SKUs– A basic rotation of more than 5 SKUs per week that can start directly through QSTAWho will you meet during this session?Wouter de Bruin – Online Marketing Manager QSTARian Faaij – Digital Marketing Director QSTA  \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 June 5. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-qsta-2025/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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SUMMARY:Summer Party: 10 years of Kitchen Republic
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Kitchen Republic Summer Party in Amsterdam is coming up and we’re already counting the days! \nJust like every year\, we will finish the pre-summer season off with our biggest community event: The Kitchen Republic Summer Party. On this day all our community members\, kitchen members\, and partners and acquaintances come together to connect\, celebrate\, and of course enjoy some delicious food prepared by our members. This year’s party is extra special because Kitchen Republic is celebrating 10 years of supporting amazing food entrepreneurs. For this occasion we’ve picked one of our favourite locations in Amsterdam: The Tolhuistuin in Noord! \nAll in all the perfect ingredients for a great summer night\, where you can catch up with fellow members and also meet all the entrepreneurs that you haven’t had a chance to talk to yet. So please make sure to mark this in your calendar and RSVP using the form below. \nThe program:\n17.30 – 18.30 Walk-in\, welcoming drinks and snacks\n18.30 – 20.30 Walking dinner prepared by our members\n20.30 – 22.00 More drinks\, networking and fun! \nPlease note that the event is free for all KR community\, kitchen and office members. You can participate with max. 2 people per member business for free (for extra people we will charge a ticket fee).  \nWe can’t wait to see you all there!
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/kr-summer-party/
CATEGORIES:Meet The Community
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Voets Specialiteiten
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 Voets Specialiteiten at KR!About Voets SpecialiteitenVoets Specialiteiten is a leading Dutch distributor of high-quality delicacies and artisanal food products. With over 2\,000 clients across the Netherlands and Belgium — ranging from specialty stores and delicatessens to foodservice and retail — Voets is always on the lookout for unique\, story-driven products that stand out on the shelf.What is Voets Specialiteiten looking for?– Distinctive and authentic food products with a strong brand story– High-quality ingredients and artisanal production methods– Innovative or trending concepts that resonate with conscious consumers– Both Dutch and international brands looking to grow in the Benelux market– Shelf-stable products (both chilled and ambient) that fit within their existing categories \n\n\n \nAttending from the team– Bram VoetsKR’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 June 16. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-voets-specialiteiten/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
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