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SUMMARY:Food Startup Market x Chefs
DESCRIPTION:This event is for all the café & restaurant owners and chefs in Amsterdam! Are you looking for new local\, sustainable and/or innovative products to add to your menu?  \n20 food & drink entrepreneurs from the Kitchen Republic Community invite you to come and meet them at Kitchen Republic during one afternoon. This special edition is a smaller version of our annual Food Startup Market. It’s an informal get-together where you get to taste new products and talk business with new potential food & drink suppliers. You can expect non-alcoholic drinks\, sauces and pickles\, new (plant-based) ingredients\, and more.  \n \nRegistrationThe doors are open 1-5 pm\, you can stop by at any time in this timeframe. Please RSVP by sending an email with your name and café/restaurant name to community@kitchenrepublic.nl.  \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/food-startup-market-x-chefs/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet The Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240416T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240416T211500
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Sales Success
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 sales. A big word that covers a lot of aspects\, and sales success is depending on many different factors of course. This session will not tell you how you need to do sales\, but it will give you insights on how other entrepreneurs approach their sales activities and also what they have learned from previous experiences (and potentially failures).  \nWe want to look at the whole sales funnel – from cold calling to closing the deal and everything in between\, covering questions such as:– What’s the best way to approach a buyer? – How do I get my product samples to the buyer?– What comes after the successful pitch and how do you prepare for negotiations?– How to deal with a “no”?– What steps do I need to take after closing the deal?  \nLuuk Elkhuizen\, Head of Sales at Dutch scale-up Bites We Love\, will share his knowledge in this session. With a background in finance and economics\, Luuk started his career at FrieslandCampina\, where he took on different responsibilities – from Marketing to Business Development and eventually Sales. At Bites We Love he is managing the sales team and is responsible for further growth of the brand in the Netherlands\, Belgium and Germany.  \nAgenda17.30-18.15 – Walk-in & easy dinner 18.15-20.15 – Luuk shares his tips & tricks\, including Q&A20.15-21.15 – Drinks & networking  \nRegistration for this event ends on April 8. 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-sales-success/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240417T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240131T093749Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x KOKOMO
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 KOKOMO  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKOKOMO\, opening on April 1st\, is a new restaurant with the same owners as the well-known Sjefietshe restaurant in Amsterdam. KOKOMO is not your typical beach club\, but a green paradise with plenty of ‘good vibrations.’ There are lots of opportunities to enjoy the whole day: order at the (outdoor) bar\, relax on the terrace\, or find your spot in the grass. Kokomo is an all-day hangout\, rain or shine. Additionally\, they organize events accommodating up to 750 guests.Start your morning with a great cup of coffee and banana bread\, and transition to a fresh juice with a ‘Braai sandwich.’ As evening falls\, the chef revs up the barbecue for a summer-inspired feast with the finest grilled products. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements KOKOMO– Looking for (cool) products that will make their life in the kitchen easier.– Availability at Bidfood is a preference. \nWho will you meet during this session?Bas Lammersen – Co-owner Seger Abels – Co-owner \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 April 3. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-kokomo/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240418T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240325T153906Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Expert x Ready to German market (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to further grow your brand outside of the Netherlands and would like to introduce your product on the German market\, specifically in retail stores? This session gives you the opportunity to meet German retail expert Leo Beese. \nHow does it work?You will get a 30 minute time slot with Leo Beese\, where he will test your company and provide input on what adjustments you should make prior to entering the German market. In case there are no adjustments needed\, Leo Beese will walk you through the necessary steps on the way to entering German retail.  \nAbout the expertLeo is a seasoned product expert in the german food industry. With a knack for developing innovative products that add value for customers\, he‘s contributed to the success of brands like Veganz and Werther‘s Original. With 14 years of product management experience\, Leo now consults founders and entrepreneurs\, driving product growth and market success. \nRegistration– This session takes place online.– Registration closes on April 7\, please note that there are only 6 time slots available in total.– Please answer a couple of questions when registering & submit the specific questions/topics you’re interested in. – We will contact you one week before the session with time slot details. 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-expert-x-ready-to-german-market/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Expert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240422T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240422T124500
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
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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 April 15. There are limited spots available\, we will contact you the week before with more details. 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/community-lunch/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet The Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240422T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Join Program
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 Join Program! About Join ProgramJoin Program delivers office catering to companies such as Booking.com\, Nike\, Too Good To Go and Coty. By rewriting the rules of office catering\, Join Program serves really\, really good food at your office\, every day\, without your own kitchen. Each day\, their chefs create surprising dishes\, developed by their food curators. They cook along the waves of the seasons and with locally sourced products. It is their higher goal to make a better world by changing the (food) system\, bringing awareness\, and making it easier for people to access better food\, live a better life\, and make a better planet.  \nRequirements Join ProgramJoin Program is looking for products that work towards better food\, a better life and a better planet.– Ideally they are produced with local ingredients/local suppliers;– Availability at Sligro and Instock is a preference;– Possibility for bulk packaging is a preference– Next to office lunch\, Join Program is also interested in products that contribute to their “all day offer” for companies: breakfast\, coffee & tea bars\, pantries\, banquet meetings\, energisers\, convenience fridges. Who will you meet during this session?Sander Uitdehaag – Content Food CuratorTamara van der Leek – Food CuratorTess Bezemer – Nutrition Specialist Suzanne Kok – Buyer Femke Meijer – Teamlead Food Curator \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 April 4. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-join-program/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240424T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x STACH
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 STACH! About STACHDeli meets café meets restaurant: Every STACH shop has all you need to get you healthily and comfortably through a busy day. At STACH you’ll find fresh and healthy ready-made dishes of high quality for take-away or to eat on the spot. This includes tasty treats to enjoy every now and then without feeling guilty. In short: STACH knows what DELICIOUS is! For more than 12 years\, STACH has known – first in Amsterdam and now from Amsterdam to Groningen and Maastricht – what tasty is\, for every moment of the day. \nRequirements STACH– STACH is continuously on the hunt for innovative\, distinctive and colourful brands (Dutch or non-Dutch) that are looking for a springboard for the Dutch market\, which can be both products for retail and foodservice.– They are also looking for products within a specific category: (chilled) meals. They are looking for convenience\, health and distinction in addition to their current offer. Please note that STACH can’t sell any new frozen products at the moment.– Last but not least: STACH loves collabs! A good example is the collab between Chilli Chan’s and Sweet Heat Hot Honey: small\, distinctive and gone = gone. So feel free to get creative and show whether you know how to combine brands that jointly want to pitch something special and distinctive especially for STACH! \nWho will you meet during this session?Mike Boks – General Manager STACH Food Bente van Kooij – Project Manager STACH Food KR’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 April 10. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-stach-2024/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240514T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240327T140011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T073500Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x WeTransfer
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 WeTransfer at KR!About WeTransferWeTransfer is a company that supports creatives\, moves ideas\, and connects the world. They are more than just a file sharing service\, they are a movement. With their award-winning digital arts platform WePresent\, they support emerging artists while donating a large portion of their revenue to underfunded artists and organisations through The Supporting Act Foundation. As a certified BCorp\, they are focused on balancing people\, planet and profit. They have offices in Amsterdam\, London and New York and over 400 employees worldwide.  \n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements WeTransferWeTransfer is looking for new and innovative products & kitchen Creatives! Culinary entrepreneurs who have a love for the earth\, equality and have a unique story to share. Their needs vary as they are looking to support creatives who will help expand their taste buds and horizons from the occasional in-office snack to full out catering for company parties and celebrations.  Who will you meet during this session?Stacy Bergener – Workplace Experience Manager Additional colleagues TBA \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 May 5. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-wetransfer/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240515T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
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SUMMARY:Community Dinner & Brainstorm
DESCRIPTION:The Community Brainstorm is a collaborative brainstorm session\, where community members from various backgrounds come together to generate new ideas and potential solutions for specific problems and challenges their business is facing. It’s all about sharing each other’s knowledge and experiences\, challenging your assumptions\, and gaining new perspectives. We will meet in an informal setting and have dinner together. There is no agenda\, and the problems/topics of the session are generated by the participants themselves. A power think-tank that can result in solutions\, fresh ideas and new collaborations. We strongly believe that by bringing people together\, we can build a stronger community\, where members can support each other even better.  \nAgenda17:45-20:30 – Community Dinner & Brainstorm \nRegistration Please RSVP before May 8. There are limited spots available\, we will contact you the week before with more details. 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/community-brainstorm-april-2024/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet The Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240516T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240305T084607Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x We Canteen
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 We Canteen at KR!About We CanteenFood should not only be nutritious. It must also surprise and spoil you. And give you a break from work. We Canteen turns company restaurants into bustling food courts\, with good and honest food – not just filling\, but feeding people. At the moment\, We Canteen can be found at many different type of companies like Samsung\, TomTom and ASICS. Currently We Canteen is located in 22 companies throughout the Netherlands. Their range of tasty and healthy food is freshly prepared on location every day\, with maximum attention to people and nature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements We Canteen– Your products are listed at Sligro or Instock – or you are currently in the process of arranging this– Your products are innovative and sustainable – Ideally they are also locally sourced\, but this is not a must-have Attending from the team– Koen Lammers\, Executive Chef– Aeyessa Kuipers\, Implementation Manager & Food ScoutKR’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 May 2. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-we-canteen-2024/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240522T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240328T160150Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x The Maker Store
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 The Maker Store at KR!About The Maker StoreThe Maker Store is a unique store in De Hallen in Amsterdam West where only products from local brands are sold. You can go there for clothing\, jewellery\, interior design\, and of course food and drinks from more than 80 different Amsterdam makers. Their audience consists of a good mix of tourists and locals\, who are often looking for an original and high-quality souvenir or gift. In addition\, there are also plenty of customers who can find something beautiful or tasty for themselves here! \n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements The Maker Store– It must be an Amsterdam brand. However\, the production does not have to take place (completely) in Amsterdam\, but they would like to see a demonstrable connection with the city from the maker or the product.– The store is not specifically intended for food\, so they don’t have a large refrigerator or freezer. But they are open to borrowing a fridge/freezer from the maker in order to be able to show their products.– For the same reason\, they prefer not to use products that have a very limited shelf life.– In general\, The Maker Store doesn’t buy\, but works on a consignment basis.Who will you meet during this session?Siem Meijerink – Owner The Maker StoreFloor Wintgens – Floor Manager The Maker Store  \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 May 5. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-the-maker-store/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240523T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240429T081854Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Boon Food Group
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 We Canteen at KR!About Boon Food GroupBoon Food Group is a fully independent family business that has been operating in the food industry for over 130 years.They will approach the session from the perspective of Boon’s Market/MCD. These formulas encompass 42 stores.Mission“Boon’s Market\, your most local service-oriented fresh supermarket with a focus on people\, animals\, and the earth. And always at the right price.”Proposition“Boon’s Market\, the most local supermarket in the Netherlands”What is Boon Food Group looking for?They are interested in new partners who align with their values. Additionally\, they are looking for products with a story that can fulfill our mission. This can encompass all categories found in the supermarket.Boon’s Market’s Testing GroundRecently\, they have developed a platform where they want to introduce their customers to new products from smaller suppliers\, new products with a unique story\, or new products with a special origin. This platform is available in a selected number of stores. Successful products may then become part of our regular assortment. For ongoing rotation\, we are constantly seeking new concepts to present here. See the picture below from the current testing ground\, with many products from KR members: Zeeuwsche Zoute\, Mojo Maté\, Pacha de Cacao\, Mixblik\, Van Eigen Deeg\, Babe Baby Foods and Dutch Harvest.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttending from the teamDepending on the final selection\, they will determine which category managers will join the session.KR’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 May 9. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-boon-food-group-2/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240530T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240417T145328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T102236Z
UID:10000068-1717074000-1717088400@kitchenrepublic.nl
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\nRequirements Boerschappen– Various ingredients for evening meals– Various special products from Dutch makers\, preferably sourced in the Netherlands – Products without harmful additives– Organic is a plusAttending from the team– Wouter Driessen\, Category Manager– Colette de Volder\, Culinary Coordinator KR’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 May 15. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-boerschappen/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240530T181500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240530T193000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240402T081243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T140532Z
UID:10000059-1717092900-1717097400@kitchenrepublic.nl
SUMMARY:Roundtable: AI for startups (ONLINE)
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 AI. We have invited an expert to share his knowledge on this topic: Max Roeters\, managing partner of Brush AI\, will introduce the magical world of Artificial Intelligence and how to apply it responsibly. He will answer questions such as: \n– What is AI and how can it work for you and your business?– How can I identify where to use AI to make my business more efficient?– What are the most common risks of AI within businesses and how do I mitigate those effectively? \nAbout the expertMax Roeters started his own company Brush AI in 2021 together with his cofounder Noëlle Cicilia. Unlike most tech-startups\, Brush AI did not originate from a technology but a mutual mission: “To create a more fair and safe data-driven future for everyone”. Max has a background in applied physics and data science\, and is within Brush AI responsible for the commercial activities. \nAbout Brush AIBrush AI\, founded in 2021\, has the mission to create a fair and safe data-driven future for everyone. They do that by helping organizations create feasible and trustworthy (Gen.) AI-solutions through consulting and development. Brush AI was acquired by The Cronos Groep in 2022. \nRegistration for this session closes on May 26. 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-ai-for-startups/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Expert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240612T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240612T124500
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240506T103956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T104027Z
UID:10000070-1718192700-1718196300@kitchenrepublic.nl
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 June 3. There are limited spots available\, we will contact you the week before with more details. 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/community-lunch-june-2024/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet The Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240618T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240325T134517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T134539Z
UID:10000051-1718715600-1718730000@kitchenrepublic.nl
SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Crisp
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 Crisp at KR!About CrispCrisp is the supermarket app for fresh and affordable food. The service delivers groceries nationwide 7 days a week\, and orders placed before 10 p.m. are delivered the next day. The Crisp range consists of products from more than 700 farmers\, growers and makers. Crisp was launched in November 2018 by Tom Peeters\, Michiel Roodenburg and Eric Klaassen. Crisp’s mission is to make better quality food accessible to more people. \n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements CrispThis is an open call: Crisp is looking for new and innovative products to add to their assortment. Who will you meet during this session?Jochem de Bont – Category Manager  \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-crisp/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240619T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240321T155621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T133730Z
UID:10000050-1718802000-1718816400@kitchenrepublic.nl
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: Willicroft\, SauerCrowd\, Good Jamu. \n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements QSTAYou should apply for this session if you:– Have EAN/GTIN codes ready – Are facing challenges with transport and/or distribution and availability of your products \nThe preferred products that QSTA is looking for:– Chilled or frozen products– A range of more than 5 SKUs– A basic rotation of more than 5 SKUs per week that can start directly through QSTA– No own webshop or open to transferring webshop activities to QSTAWho will you meet during this session?Wouter de Bruin – Online Marketing Manager QSTADetlef Jens – Account Manager QSTAJeffrey Afolabi – Account Manager 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/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240620T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240325T145912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T083829Z
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SUMMARY:KR Summer Party In The Park
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. This year we will meet in the Park – at the Buurtboerderij in Westerpark. 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. Plus\, there will be live music and drinks\, all in the beautiful surroundings of Westerpark. \nThe program:\n17.30 – 18.30 Walk-in\, welcoming drinks and snacks\n18.30 – 20.30 Walking dinner prepared by our members\n19:00 – 21:00 Live acoustic tunes\n20.30 – 22.00 More drinks\, networking and fun! \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. \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! \nThe address:\nBuurtboerderij ‘Ons Genoegen’\nSpaarndammerdijk 319\n1014 AA  Amsterdam
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/kitchen-republic-summer-party-in-the-park/
CATEGORIES:Meet The Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240625T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240507T123144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T115422Z
UID:10000071-1719320400-1719334800@kitchenrepublic.nl
SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Conscious Hotels
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 Conscious Hotels at KR!About Conscious HotelsConscious Hotels does things differently by combining stylish design and playfulness with sustainability\, in short: it’s Eco-Sexy. This can be felt during your entire stay. From little notes in the rooms that tell guests about the recycled furniture and water-saving showers\, to every snack and drink served being completely organic. The team at Conscious Hotels proves that making the environmentally friendly choice goes perfectly together with maintaining a high level of comfort. Conscious has four locations in Amsterdam and recently announced the opening of a new location in Utrecht.  \n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements Conscious Hotels– Organic certified products are a must– Products that contribute to their concept “Meat no Need”\, which means that 80% is vegetarian and 20% is meat/fish– Products with local ingredients Who will you meet during this session?The team that you will meet in this session is responsible for the Westerpak location & Bar Kantoor:Alexandros Makrygiannis – Head Chef Bar KantoorMoosa Azadmanesh – Manager Bar KantoorThomas van Maanen – F&B Manager  \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 11. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-conscious-hotels/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240626T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240516T140529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T140707Z
UID:10000072-1719423000-1719435600@kitchenrepublic.nl
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Crowdfund your business
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 crowdfunding. Our expert guest for this session is Mark Laagewaard\, who started CrowdAboutNow in 2009. CrowdAboutNow is the crowdfunding platform for entrepreneurs who want to grow and continue independently\, as it sets up crowdfunding together with the entrepreneur. You finance your plans\, engage customers and fans and work directly on your brand and visibility. CrowdAboutNow guides you throughout the entire process: from preparation to a successful campaign. During the Roundtable session\, Mark will answer questions such as:– How can you as a food entrepreneur maintain your independence with crowdfunding?– What else can you get out of crowdfunding\, in addition to financing?– How does crowdfunding actually work?– Plus\, Mark will inspire you with some of the best examples in the food industry. \nSeveral KR Community members have worked with CrowdAboutNow in the past. One of them is Mojo Maté. Lars van Kranenburg will join the discussion and share his experience. \nAgenda17.30-18.15 – Walk-in & easy dinner 18.15-20.00 – Roundtable Discussion20.00-21.00 – Drinks & networking  \nRegistration for this event ends on June 16. 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-crowdfund-your-business/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240627T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240417T081002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T083828Z
UID:10000067-1719493200-1719507600@kitchenrepublic.nl
SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Vermaat Tech
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 Vermaat Tech!About Vermaat / Business Unit TechFor years\, Vermaat has specialised in providing customised business catering at a wide range of workplaces. Their Business Unit Tech serves thousands of guests every day at 21 corporate offices in the Netherlands. Vermaat is committed to being an increasingly healthier\, more sustainable and more socially responsible hospitality company – from choosing the ingredients and creating the recipes for their dishes to implementing waste management methods and making sustainable investments in the kitchens.  \n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements VermaatThe goal of Vermaat is to make food that is delicious\, healthy and responsibly produced. Accordingly\, Vermaat is looking for authentic products that have a positive impact on the planet. This can be both ingredients that can be included in their menus as well as ready-to-drink and ready-to-eat products. The focus is on the following products:– Plant-based products– Condiments that can be added to meals– Functional soft drinks – Efforts to reduce the use of plastic are welcomeAttending from the team– Sabine Koers\, Community ManagerKR’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 10. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-vermaat-tech/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240912T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240619T125405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T130727Z
UID:10000076-1726162200-1726174800@kitchenrepublic.nl
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240917T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240917T124500
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240415T121109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T130254Z
UID:10000060-1726573500-1726577100@kitchenrepublic.nl
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240918T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240716T132811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T134206Z
UID:10000079-1726664400-1726678800@kitchenrepublic.nl
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240918T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240821T115755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T120019Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240619T115209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T120848Z
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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:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240820T131804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T112347Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240523T141018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T113026Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241016T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241016T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240814T112604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T075113Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x De Pizzabakkers
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 Pizzabakkers! About De Pizzabakkers De Pizzabakkers opened their first doors in 2009 in Amsterdam and rolled out a franchise concept in 2016 – today you can enjoy their pizzas at 37 locations throughout the Netherlands\, and there’s more to come. The concept: It’s a place for everyone who loves artisanal Roman pizzas and enjoys a glass of prosecco\, in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. The pizzas are prepared in real Italian wood-fired ovens and topped with carefully selected fresh ingredients.  \nRequirements De Pizzabakkers De Pizzabakkers are looking for the following new products to add to their menu:– New and tasty ingredients for their dishes – Toppings for pizzas and salads– (Alcohol-free) drinks Collaboration with Sligro is preferred\, but not a mustWho will you meet during this session?Koos Wijtman – Buyer Food De Pizzabakkers GroupKR’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 October 3. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-de-pizzabakkers/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241017T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T013047
CREATED:20240716T113359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T121412Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x HMSHost
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 HMSHost at KR!About HMSHostHMSHost operates various catering locations in the Netherlands\, with more than 3\,500 employees. At Schiphol they are responsible for more than 70 catering locations – from full service locations (Grand Cafe Plaza\, Salon)\, to counter locations (Heineken bar\, Silverscreen) and kiosks (Grab & Fly). Next to that you will find their locations at Rotterdam The Hague Airport\, at train stations throughout the country and in shopping malls. HMSHost operates well-known brands such as Burger King\, La Place\, Starbucks\, LEON and BackWERK\, as well as self-developed catering concepts such as The Burger Federation.Requirements HMSHost– The HMSHost team is looking for new and innovative products from all categories\, please just note that they can’t add any new beer brands to their assortment.– New bread concepts are always welcome.– Ideally you are working with Bidfood or Sligro (for drinks). Who will you meet during this session?HMSHost Netherlands: – Ronald Loendersloot – Managing Director – Rob Terlingen – Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager – Joris Werring – Project Manager Food & Beverage Schiphol Commercial:– Bram Kreté – Business Manager Food & Beverage – Anne-Lou Dijkman – Concept Developer Food & Beverage KR’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 October 1. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-hms-host/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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