Aanstaande events & sessies
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Meet the Buyer x AH to go
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 go
Albert 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.
Good to know that AH to go also serves as a springboard for Albert Heijn: if a product performs well there, the chances of getting listed in Albert Heijn stores increases.
Wishes / requirements:
– Only to go products (Ready to eat & for 1 person)
– Healthy snacks (high in fiber and protein is a plus)
– Products that focus on gut health and fermentation like kimchi, sourdough etc.
– Inclusive & accessible products (gluten-free, lactose-free, plant-based, halal, affordable etc.)
– International inspiration for products and ingredients (Asian / Brazilian / Turkish / Indian etc.)
– Products for foodservice would be Private Label.
– AH to go is interested in proven, successful products that are reimagined with a twist. E.g. KitKat Matcha / crompouce. Ideally with a link to TikTok trends, both responding to and creating them.
– Keep in mind that supplying AH to go means being ready for large volumes and a strict approval process and meeting food safety standards (ISO 22000).
Attending from the team
Eline Eggermont – Category Manager
Philip Pril – Category Manager
Julia Hueting – Category Manager
Wim Groot – Sourcing Manager
Joost Relouw – Assistant Category Manager
Fleur de Kooker – Merchandising & Sourcing Assistant
Denzel Mecidi – Merchandising & Sourcing Assistant
Annebel Burger – Intern
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 13. If selected, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.