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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 comfortably get through a busy day. From your first coffee to a quick lunch\, or picking up your meal for dinner at home\, STACH is there for every moment. You’ll find high-quality\, ready-made dishes and tasty treats\, for take-away or to enjoy on the spot. In short: STACH knows what delicious is! For more than 12 years\, STACH has known – first in Amsterdam and now from Groningen to Maastricht – what tasty and convenient food means\, all day long. \nRequirements STACHThey’re open to being surprised but they’re particularly interested in suppliers with products that lean more towards the deli assortment and less focus on ingredients for their sandwiches etc. Their focus is more on ready-to-sell store products\, like dips\, snacks or a high-quality pasta brand. That said\, they remain open-minded and are excited to discover something new & distinctive. \nWho will you meet during this session?Mike Boks – General Manager Bente van Kooij – Assortment Manager 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.– 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. \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 April 30. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.   
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-stach-3/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x De Buurtboer
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 Buurtboer! About De Buurtboer De Buurtboer was founded in 2010\, with the mission to deliver delicious\, local and conscious lunches to companies in Amsterdam\, Rotterdam\, The Hague and Utrecht. They are working with suppliers who also want to make a difference: Not only on your plate\, but also for the future of food and drink.Requirements De Buurtboer De Buurtboer is looking for vegetarian/vegan lunch products that hardly require any additional preparation. Think of:– Spreads– Toppings– (Hot) meals– Ready to eat snack products– Drinks and sodas are not an option at the moment\, but juices are. Who will you meet during this session? Abel Jeuken – Sourcing Lead Mo Bakker – Buyer \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.– 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. \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 close on May 7. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.   
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-de-buurtboer-2/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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SUMMARY:Expert session: How to manage your finances
DESCRIPTION:Running an F&B business means more than making a great product; it means knowing your numbers. In this hands-on session\, Enver and Antonie break down the financial fundamentals every founder needs to build a profitable business.The expertsFor this session we welcome Enver and Antonie from Changemakers\, a firm that helps impact-driven organisations grow and thrive through financial management\, strategic business development\, and coaching. \nEnver Loke: Founder Changemakers and co-founder Chocolatemakers\, a Dutch bean-to-bar chocolate producer. Building the company from scratch\, he knows firsthand what it takes to make a food business financially sustainable; from calculating the true cost of a product to finding margins that actually work. \nAntonie Louter: CFO at Changemakers\, Antonie is the numbers man. He helps impact-driven organisations get their financial house in order. He has worked hands-on with F&B brands including community members LÄCKER and Kari’s Crackers. \nAbout the sessionWe start with the basics: what does it actually cost to make your product? From packaging and ingredients to equipment\, staff\, and cleaning. We’ll walk through how to calculate your true cost price\, the difference between direct and indirect costs\, and how to determine the gross margin you need to survive and grow. \nAntonie and Enver will work through the real financial challenges of two community members; a startup and a scale-up. It’s about figuring out what you need to make money\, not what the competition’s margins look like.The session closes with time to apply the framework to your own situation. \nWho is this for?F&B founders at any stage; whether you’re just starting out or already scaling. This session is for you if you recognise any of these situations:– You’re just starting out and need to figure out how to price your products.– Your costs have turned out to be much higher than expected.– A retailer or distributor wants to come on board but asks for volumes or discounts that put pressure on your margins.– You’re growing fast\, but earning less. Revenue is going up\, but profit stays behind or disappears altogether. \nThe agenda9:30 – 10:00    Walk-in 10:00 – 13:00  Expert session: How to manage your finances13:00 – 13:45   Networking lunch  \nRegistration for this event ends on June 9. You can submit your questions/topics of interest 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-how-to-manage-your-finances/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x VHC Jongens
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 VHC Jongens! About VHC JongensVHC Jongens is a family business that has grown since 1940 from an Amsterdam dairy farmer to a dynamic wholesaler for the hospitality industry in North Holland. From their centrally located distribution center in Oostzaan they deliver a complete range of products to their relations with more than 90 trucks every day. By using solar panels\, electric trucks and company cars\, VHC Jongens is working towards the goal to be CO2 neutral in 2030.  \nRequirements VHC JongensTBA- more info will follow.  \nIt is important that the products have HACCP and ISO 22000 or BRC certification.Who will you meet during this session? Rik van Diepen – Culinary Advisor More colleagues will follow. 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.– 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. \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 June 10. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-vhc-2/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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