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SUMMARY:Meet the Expert Day: 1-on-1 sessions
DESCRIPTION:A full day of focused\, 1-on-1 conversations between KR members and hand-picked experts. Just you\, an expert\, and 20-30 minutes to dig into the questions that matter most for your business right now. Whether you’re figuring out how to protect your brand\, get your labels right\, or take the next financial step\, this is your chance to get the right answers. \nThe schedule:12:00 – 13:00 Networking lunch13:00 – 17:00 1-on-1 sessions 17:00 – 18:00 Drinks & networking \nWe’re covering multiple topics that every food startup runs into sooner or later.  \nBrand Protection with Kilburn & StrodeYour brand is your company’s most valuable asset. It is much more than just a design or a logo. But did you know that without a valid trademark registration you can’t claim a right to your brand name or logo? That makes solid brand protection in the countries where you produce and/or sell your products essential. On the other hand\, brand protection in an area that is too wide leads to unnecessary risks and may even result in you losing your rights. You’ll meet Marit Blom\, Trademark Attorney at Kilburn & Strode.   \n\n\n\n\n\nExample questions:– What do I need to consider when choosing my brand name and logo?– Is my brand safe once I get a trademark registration?– How does it work if I want to export to other countries? \n*** \nLoans via QreditsGrowth takes money. Qredits supports small businesses with accessible loans and coaching. Qredits is a business partner for starting and experienced entrepreneurs in small and medium-sized businesses. They are a credit provider\, but also a coach and trainer: Their team of experts stands by you\, thinks along with you and offers opportunities. Discuss your funding needs and find out what’s possible for your stage of business.You’ll meet Niels Hooiveld\, Niels Hooiveld\, Business Advisor at Qredits\, since 2017. \nExample questions:– I need €15k to buy equipment; where do I start?– I’ve never applied for a loan before\, what do I need to prepare? \n*** \nBranding with Now New NextYour packaging is often the first\, and sometimes only\, moment you have to connect with a customer. Ariane van Mancius from Now New Next joins us to take an honest look at your branding and packaging. Now New Next is a branding and design studio that helps food brands show up with clarity and intention. Ariane joins us to take an honest look at your branding and packaging. Does it attract the right audience? Does it reflect what you want to stand for? And could it be more sustainable?  \nExample questions:– Does my packaging appeal to the right target group?– How can I make my packaging more sustainable? \n*** \nRetail Insights with Laura van der VeldenGetting your product onto a retailer’s shelf is one thing\, staying there is another. Laura van der Velden is a category strategist with over ten years of experience in retail\, gained at the buyer’s side of Albert Heijn and Jumbo. Now she helps better-for-you food brands make that same step but from the other side of the table. She advises at the moments that matter most: from your first retail conversations to building a solid position on the shelf. Think translating your brand story into retail arguments\, shelf logic\, and price positioning. Get her take on shelf positioning\, pricing\, and what a buyer really looks at before saying yes. \nExample questions:– Is my price positioning right for the retail channel I’m targeting?– What do I need to have ready before my first meeting with a retailer? \n*** \nHow it works When you sign up\, you’ll indicate which expert sessions interest you and submit a concrete question in advance. This helps us make the most of every slot and ensures the expert is prepared for your specific situation. \nBased on all registrations\, we’ll build a personalised schedule for you. Please note: spots are limited and we can’t guarantee a place with every expert\, but we’ll do our best to put together a day that’s genuinely useful for everyone. \nSign up via the registration form below. You’ll receive your personal planning ahead of the event. \nRegistration for this session closes on May 5. Please submit the specific questions/topics you’re interested in when registering for the session. 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-expert-1-on-1/
LOCATION:Start-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 4E\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Expert
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Holland & Barrett
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 Holland & Barrett! About Holland & BarrettHolland & Barrett is a leading retailer in natural health\, specialising in dietary supplements\, natural personal care and healthy nutrition. With over 150 years of experience in the European market\, they have built a trusted reputation for quality\, expertise and innovation. Today\, they operate 236 stores across the Benelux region. As H&B continues to grow\, they are actively expanding their brand portfolio with exclusive\, innovative products that align with our commitment to natural health. They are particularly interested in products made with natural ingredients\, low in sugar\, salt and saturated fats\, and\, where relevant\, high in fibre. In this way\, they can support customers in making healthier choices. \nWhile life expectancy has been increasing for many years\, the number of healthy years lived\, free from chronic conditions\, is declining. At Holland & Barrett\, they are committed to reversing this trend by focusing on preventive health and helping people live healthier for longer. They aim to be a trusted partner in supporting individuals on their personal health journeys. The power of nature is at the heart of everything they do\, and they believe that by harnessing it\, everyone can feel good\, healthy and full of energy. \nRequirements Holland & BarrettThe food assortment is growing fast\, so Holland & Barrett is looking for innovative products for multiple categories. Products need to comply with their Nutritional Guidelines and preferably only contain natural ingredients. Furthermore\, we are only selling ambient products.Holland & Barrett is mainly looking for products that belong to the below categories:– Healthy snacks– Gut friendly food– Low sugar/Keto– Healthy gluten-free \nWho will you meet during this session?Esmee Kroon – Category coordinator Food & SportsLara Kapteijns – Category Manager Food & SportsKR’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 May 6. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-holland-barrett-3/
LOCATION:Start-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 4E\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Fletcher Hotels
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 Fletcher Hotels! About Fletcher HotelsFletcher Hotels is the largest Dutch hotel chain\, with 117 hotels — 114 in the Netherlands and 3 in Germany. The hotels are divided into several categories (A\, B\, C\, A+ and A++)\, determined by location\, size\, facilities\, meeting and/or event capabilities\, and local function. They offer breakfast\, lunch and dinner\, and have extensive facilities for events\, meetings and other gatherings (weddings\, presentations\, venue hire\, sports events such as football training camps\, etc.). \nWithin Fletcher\, they also operate several restaurant concepts:– Bar Bistro Duco: Robust\, bistro-style dishes\, characterised by the use of a Josper charcoal oven. 11 locations.– Marina Lounge: Fine dining concept with smaller\, starter-to-intermediate portioned dishes. 5 locations.– Blue Wellness: Wellness hotel restaurants within our wellness resorts\, offering a food and drinks mix of healthy and familiar items. 11 locations.– Laguna: Italian cuisine. 1 location.– ByZoo: World kitchen based on street food and sharing dishes. \nTheir guest mix consists of both business and leisure travellers. In addition\, they host a wide variety of events\, meetings and other gatherings. \nTheir F&B offering is primarily based on recognisable\, accessible products and they are price-driven. Fletcher updates their menu twice a year (spring/summer and autumn/winter)\, making dish changes based on sales data and margin performance. \nAll hotels are centrally managed from our head office in Nieuwegein\, where menus are developed from start to finish. \nRequirements Fletcher Hotels- – High-quality ready-made / convenience products (both fresh and frozen)– Pre-portioned meals and meal components– Development of private label products– Trends and innovations for the future– Distinctive beverage concepts suited to our hotels and restaurant concepts– Delivery via VHC in Almere — either through a wholesaler or direct purchasingWho will you meet during this session? Michel van Dijk – Executive group chefBart van Lierop – Category manager foodMaaike van der Peet – Category manager beverageKR’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 May 10. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-fletcher-hotels/
LOCATION:Start-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 4E\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260528T123000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Health Food Wall
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 Health Food Wall at KR!About Health Food WallHealth Food Wall provides innovative\, sustainable\, and flexible fresh vending solutions that empower companies to promote wellness\, productivity\, and employee satisfaction. You can find their fridges at more than 85 locations throughout The Netherlands – from offices to hospitals\, schools and universities. \nRequirements Health Food WallTBA – more info will follow soon.  \nWho will you meet during this session?Marilène Dortland – CCOKR’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 May 18. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-health-food-wall-2/
LOCATION:Start-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 4E\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260617T123000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Teds All Day Brunch
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 Teds All Day Brunch! \nAbout Teds All Day BrunchThe first Teds location opened its doors in May 2015\, with a simple idea – brunch all day and every day\, not just on weekends and between breakfast and lunch. Because who says that you can’t eat french fries in the morning or a bowl of yoghurt and granola in the afternoon\, right? A lot of people liked this new concept\, as today there are 14 TEDS locations all over the Netherlands\, more to come soon.  \nThe founder Sanne Huisman describes the menu concept with these words: “Soul food\, not exactly low fat\, but food that will make you wobble on your chair wanting to wave your hands in the air and shout out YEAH. Amazing classics with a TEDS twist or our own drooldrippin’ creations combined with a brunch cocktail\, what else does a person need?”  \nRequirements Teds All Day BrunchTBA – more info will follow soon. \nWho will you meet during this session?Nick ten Hove – F&B Director Teds All Day Brunch+ 2 colleagues 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 June 3. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details. 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-teds-all-day-brunch-2/
LOCATION:Start-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 4E\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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