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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Jumbo
DESCRIPTION:Our Meet the Buyer sessions are designed to connect passionate food entrepreneurs with potential customers\, buyers\, and/or category managers. Monthly\, we invite buyers from all different categories of the food scene\, like supermarkets\, online retailers\, hotel chains\, wholesale\, restaurant owners\, etc. These sessions offer exclusive sales opportunities\, feedback\, and/or professional connections that you won’t get anywhere else. In this session\, we welcome Jumbo! About JumboThe first Jumbo supermarket opened its doors in 1996\, following the and-and-and formula of the family-run business: a large assortment\, and the best service\, and a better deal. Today\, Jumbo is one of the biggest supermarket chains in the Netherlands\, operating more than 700 stores. Requirements JumboJumbo is interested in the following products:– Fresh meal convenience (fresh meals\, salads\, snacks\, etc.)– Bread and pastry– Borrel snacks/tapas – Plant-based products/meat replacements If your product is not listed above\, feel free to sign up anyway – the Jumbo team is open to seeing new and innovative products beyond these categories. Who will you meet during this session? Felix Verhoeven – Category Manager Fresh Meal ConvenienceEefje Nolens – Category Manager Bread & PastryRenske Strik – Category Manager Meat & Meat ReplacementsRenée Ritzer – Category Manager Borrel Snacks 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. – Application for this MTB session close on February 16. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.   
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-jumbo/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250306T100000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Media x Food Inspiration
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 Food Inspiration for a special Meet the Media session\, which might result in online and print coverage and potential future collaborations\, for example at the Food Inspiration Days. About Food InspirationFood Inspiration is the online and offline inspiration platform for professionals in food and hospitality. They are there for professionals\, decision makers and entrepreneurs in food service and food retail who want to grow\, innovate and lead the way. They offer inspiration online by sharing inspiring stories\, trends and developments in the free digital Food Inspiration Magazine\, the Drink Inspiration Magazine\, via daily content on www.foodinspiration.com and via social media. They are also active offline with the Food Inspiration trend magazine\, the Food Inspiration Days\, national and international trend tours\, and more.Who will you meet during this session?Maaike de Reuver – Editor-in-chief of Food Inspiration\, who regularly writes and gives presentations about food trends\, companies and start-ups. \nRequirements Food InspirationMaaike de Reuver is looking to meet the newest start-ups and innovations in the F&B industry. 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 February 16. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-media-food-inspiration/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250307T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250307T163000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x PVH
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 PVH! About PVHPVH is an American clothing company which owns brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein. At the heart of the Campus of their European HQ in Amsterdam is their very own People’s Place. More than 2\,500 employees of the company can find here extensive food and beverage offerings\, a top-notch restaurant\, barista coffee bars\, monthly social events\, weekly Thursday drinks\, game nights\, and more.  \nRequirements PVHPVH is looking for new and innovative products to add to their assortment\, any category is welcome. A preference goes out to more inclusive products\, such as for example gluten-free products.  \nWho will you meet during this session?Jenny Man – Catering\, Product and Logistics Manager People’s Place Tanya Vannawat Na Nan – Hospitality Consultant People’s Place Jeremy Niemierz – Executive Chef People’s PlaceKR’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. – Application for this MTB session closes on February 6. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.   
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-pvh/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250319T113000
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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 March 9. There are limited spots available\, we will contact you the week before with more details. 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/community-lunch-march-2025/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet The Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250319T123000
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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?Marieke Keijsers – Senior Category Manager & Unit Manager Maud Korstenbroek – 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 close on March 9. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.   
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-crisp-2025/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250326T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250326T210000
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SUMMARY:Live Session: Scale up your business
DESCRIPTION:In this Live Session we will focus on the growth process from the very first steps of starting your own business to scaling it up successfully. A business passes through different stages as it slowly expands\, with each stage coming with its own challenges – in this session we will look at strategies to overcome these challenges. Two food entrepreneurs will share their experiences\, learnings\, and plans for the future. Plus\, we will also discuss the different approaches to a successful market entry in retails vs. food service and the importance of building a brand vs. a business.  \nAbout the expertsEyan Chan – Eyan started making crispy chilli oil based on her mother’s recipe – first at home\, then at our kitchen\, before she moved to a bigger production facility. With her brand Chilli Chan’s she’s bringing crispy chilli oil and knife-cut noodles to supermarkets in the Netherlands\, Germany and the UK. She will talk about the challenges of building a brand within a new category and what strategies she used to reach her goals – from being present at various food markets to hosting dumpling workshops and creating winning content on PR and Social Media. \nBart-Jan Veldhuizen – Bart-Jan founded Kitchen Republic in 2015\, and started his artisan bakery business LÄCKER in 2023. His cinnamon\, cardamom and pistachio buns quickly became one of the top selling products at Crisp and today are also available at various coffee shops such as Wakuli and Coffee Company\, at museum cafés in Amsterdam\, and more. Currently he is working on expanding his product range and getting into more food service businesses. Bart-Jan will share his learnings of the first year of LÄCKER and give interesting insights into building and scaling up a successful business.  \nAgenda17.30 – 18.15 Walk-in & dinner18.15 – 19.30 Q&A “Scale up your business”19.30 – 21.00 Community borrelRegistration for this session closes on March 24. Please submit the specific questions/challenges that you’d like to discuss when signing up for the session. 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/live-session-scale-up-your-business/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Live Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250331T123000
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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: \n– Plant-based products– Condiments that can be added to meals– Functional soft drinks – Nutrient-rich products– Products with (extra) proteins– Efforts to reduce the use of plastic are welcomeAttending from the team– Sabine Koers\, Community Manager– Rutger Kort\, Catering Manager – Allard van Haren\, Executive Chef Adyen location– Tijmen Trouwborst\, F&B Manager Adyen locationKR’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. – Application for this MTB session closes on March 9. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.   
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-vermaat-tech-2025/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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