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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Boerschappen
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 Boerschappen!About BoerschappenBoerschappen offers meal boxes and super fresh groceries\, directly from farmers and delivered to customers every week. The goal is to create a food chain that works: A chain in which really tasty\, healthy and responsible products are the norm\, and a chain that is good for you\, for nature and for the farmer. \n\n\n\n\n\nBoerschappen is looking for:– Mission-driven brands with a focus on sustainability\, social impact\, or plant-based products.– Local brands / ingredients from The Netherlands preferably.– Sauces\, spice pastes (boemboe’s)\, flavor enhancers\, meat substitutes\, vegan cheeses\, herbs and spice mixes.– Products must be packaged per portion (e.g.\, not a large bottle of soy sauce — they need ±20 ml per portion).– Minimal additivesAttending from the team– Colette de Volder – Culinary coördinator– Marta Pimpao – Product & menu plannerKR’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.– 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. \nOpen to non-members: 2 spots availableAlongside our 10 Kitchen Republic members\, we offer 2 open spots for non-members working on high-impact themes such as innovation and sustainability. Read the briefing above\, and if you think it could be a match\, apply via the button below. Selected non-members pay a participation fee — for this session: €350 — and receive guidance from our Community Manager to prepare for the pitch. The amount is different per session.– Max. 2 sessions per year per company.– You only pay when you are selected and get the chance to pitch. – You’ll receive all details via email after application\, and feel free to reach out to community@kitchenrepublic.nl if you have any questions.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 30. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-boerschappen-2/
LOCATION:Start-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 4E\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261022T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261022T163000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x De Bijenkorf
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 Bijenkorf Horeca! About De BijenkorfDe Bijenkorf is the most inspiring\, creative\, and sustainable department store\, where everyone can feel special.The Kitchen is their restaurant where different types of cuisines come together. Various cooking stations prepare dishes à la minute. The Kitchen can be found in their stores in Amsterdam\, The Hague\, Eindhoven\, Rotterdam\, and Utrecht.They work with different counters\, examples include: fish\, wok\, grill\, Italian\, sandwiches\, juices\, salads\, savory and sweet pastry. \nRequirements De Bijenkorf– Their first-choice supplier is Sligro\, and they strongly prefer to source through them. Sometimes they can make an exception.– Assortment additions that require minimal preparation in their kitchen\, a good example is the Scandinavian buns from LÄCKER.– New drinks are always of interest.– De Bijenkorf notices that their guests do not show a particular preference for plant-based options.– They like the idea of giving ‘young’ local entrepreneurs a platform at De Bijenkorf Amsterdam — for example\, by making a counter available to them. \nWho will you meet during this session?Cindy Mulders – Operational Project Manager Food & RestaurantsIngrid van Thiel – Junior Business Partner HorecaKR’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. \nOpen to non-members: 2 spots availableAlongside our 10 Kitchen Republic members\, we offer 2 open spots for non-members working on high-impact themes such as innovation and sustainability. Read the briefing above\, and if you think it could be a match\, apply via the button below. Selected non-members pay a participation fee — for this session: €500 — and receive guidance from our Community Manager to prepare for the pitch. The amount is different per session.– Max. 2 sessions per year per company.– You only pay when you are selected and get the chance to pitch. – You’ll receive all details via email after application\, and feel free to reach out to community@kitchenrepublic.nl if you have any questions. \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 October 8. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.   
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-de-bijenkorf/
LOCATION:Start-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 4E\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261022T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261022T203000
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SUMMARY:Expert session: A new tool for inventory planning
DESCRIPTION:About the sessionMost food founders start out managing inventory on spreadsheets. It works until it doesn’t. Then you’re overstocked on slow movers and out of stock on your best sellers\, right when a big retailer wants a reorder. The usual fix\, an ERP system\, costs a fortune and is built for companies ten times your size. So how can you get a grip on inventory and forecasting? \nSeb\, co-founder of Chilli Chan’s\, went through this exact journey as a multi-channel brand scaling into big retail across multiple countries. In this session\, he shares what went wrong\, what he learned\, and how he built a solution that forecasts sales and tells you exactly what to reorder\, how much\, and when. It works whether you sell through Shopify\, wholesale\, or direct B2B. \nThis is a practical session with real-life examples\, fuckups\, and a live walk-through.The expertsEyan Chan & Sebastian Hoffman\, founders of Chilli Chan’s and Kitchen Republic member\, have dealt with this exact pain point for years while scaling their brand into big retail and multiple countries. Now Seb has built them a tool (Orderbee) and it has made a big difference. \nWho is this for?Food & beverage founders who:– Are managing inventory and forecasting in Excel\, and feel it’s starting to break down– Struggle with over- or understocking\, especially heading into reorders with retail buyers– Sell through Shopify\, wholesale\, and/or direct B2B– Are scaling but not ready (or willing to pay) for a full ERP system \nThe agenda17:30 – 18:15   Easy dinner 18:15 – 19:30  Live session with presentation\, demo & Q&A19:30 – 20:30  Drinks & networking \nRegistration for this event ends on October 18. You can submit your questions upfront when signing up. We’re looking forward to an interesting session!  \nIf you’re unable to attend\, please let us know at least 12 hours in advance.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/expert-session-tool-inventory-planning/
LOCATION:Start-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 4E\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Expert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261028T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261028T163000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Jumbo
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 Jumbo! About JumboThe first Jumbo supermarket opened its doors in 1996\, following the and-and-and formula of the family-run business: a large assortment\, and the best service\, and a better deal. Today\, Jumbo is one of the biggest supermarket chains in the Netherlands\, operating more than 700 stores. Requirements Jumbo– Interested in innovative products in the international aisle– Not looking for frozen products\, only shelf-stable products– Focus on authentic flavours\, but aimed at a broad target audience; no niche products.– Focus on meal-related products.Read this to find out about Jumbo’s terms and conditions for suppliers.Who will you meet during this session? Kirsten van Galen – Category Manager DKW & InternationalSandra Klomp – Category Manager Breakfast\, Dinner & Hot DrinksKR’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. \nOpen to non-members: 2 spots availableAlongside our 10 Kitchen Republic members\, we offer 2 open spots for non-members working on high-impact themes such as innovation and sustainability. Read the briefing above\, and if you think it could be a match\, apply via the button below. Selected non-members pay a participation fee — for this session: €500 — and receive guidance from our Community Manager to prepare for the pitch. The amount is different per session.– Max. 2 sessions per year per company.– You only pay when you are selected and get the chance to pitch. – You’ll receive all details via email after application\, and feel free to reach out to community@kitchenrepublic.nl if you have any questions. \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 close on October 14. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.   
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-jumbo-2/
LOCATION:Start-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 4E\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261029T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260915T122950Z
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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– Ben Hardeman\, Category manager– Douwe Driehuis\, Head of Innovation/Sustainability & Workplace Management– Jurgen Houweling\, Head of Food– Marc Nieuwmeijer\, Food SpecialistKR’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.– 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. \nOpen to non-members: 2 spots availableAlongside our 10 Kitchen Republic members\, we offer 2 open spots for non-members working on high-impact themes such as innovation and sustainability. Read the briefing above\, and if you think it could be a match\, apply via the button below. Selected non-members pay a participation fee — for this session: €500 — and receive guidance from our Community Manager to prepare for the pitch. The amount is different per session.– Max. 2 sessions per year per company.– You only pay when you are selected and get the chance to pitch. – You’ll receive all details via email after application\, and feel free to reach out to community@kitchenrepublic.nl if you have any questions. \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 October 15. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-iss-2/
LOCATION:Start-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 4E\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261029T210000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Community: Pitch & Pizza Night
DESCRIPTION:We want to use this session 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-in17.45 – 20.00 Pitch time20.00 – 21.00 Wrap-up & Pizza PartyPlease RSVP before October 21st. You can apply for a maximum of 2 people per member business. A week prior to the session\, 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-2/
LOCATION:Start-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 4E\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet The Community
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