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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x NS Stations
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 NS Stations! About NS StationsNS Stations is the NS organisation that is responsible for managing\, operating and developing more than 400 stations and station areas in the Netherlands. They operate 13 food and non-food varieties of retail company\, including AH to go\, De Broodzaak\, HEMA\, Julia’s\, Kiosk\, Rituals\, Smullers and Starbucks. Their range of shops is optimally adapted to the people who are travelling. Next to that\, stations also have space for local tenants\, such as florists\, catering companies or tenants with their own retail formula\, such as Leonidas or Döner Company. This allows NS Stations to provide a varied range of shops that caters to the desires of the passengers. \nRequirements NS Stations– Their team is particularly interested in products within the on-the-go segment\, both sweet and savoury\, but also in fresh on-the-go options such as salads.– Please note that drinks are not relevant in this session. – They are also interested in possible developments in the field of pasta sauces\, pasta and pizza.– They work with the wholesaler Lekkerland.  \nWho will you meet during this session?Sander Turk – Senior Category Manager Food NS StationsKR’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 close 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-ns-stations/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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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 May 13. There are limited spots available\, we will contact you the week before with more details. 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/community-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet The Community
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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 STACHIn this session the STACH team would like to be surprised – so any new and innovative products that they don’t know yet and that you think might be a fit are welcome.  \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. – Application for this MTB session closes on May 4. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.   
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-stach-2025/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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SUMMARY:Workshop: How to develop your company
DESCRIPTION:As a food business owner\, the day-to-day challenges can make it difficult to focus and prioritize your next steps. In this workshop\, we’ll help you organise and drive growth in your company. Through simple exercises and proven frameworks\, you’ll work alongside an expert to strengthen the core elements of your business. You’ll also learn how to ensure you and your team stay focused on what truly matters – moving the big rocks forward.About the expert Liesbeth Gouwens is co-founder of BitesWeLove and coach/trainer of new leaders. At BitesWeLove she’s now responsible for product development and strategy. She is a multiple startup founder\, trained NLP- and systemic coach and has a background as corporate finance advisor and banker. She loves: -food\, -helping people and businesses grow and -to change perspectives.Agenda17.30-18.15 Walk-in & walking dinner 18.15-20.15 Session & QA 20.15-21.00 Community borrelRegistration for this session closes on May 11. Please submit the specific questions/challenges that you’d like to discuss when signing up for the session. Please bring writing materials\, as you will be taking notes and also doing some exercises during the session. 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/workshop-how-to-develop-your-company/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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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 Brunch– Teds is looking to add new products to their menus and dishes – this can be ingredients\, but also sauces and drinks\, etc.; they are open to see new products from all categories. – Ideas for breakfast cocktails are welcome. – You should be ready to supply all their 14 locations.– Ideally you work with VHC Jongens – if not (yet)\, they might help you establish a new partnership.  \nWho will you meet during this session?Nick ten Hove – F&B Director Teds All Day Brunch+ 2-3 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. \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 May 5. 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/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250528T123000
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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 the specialist in Natural Health\, proud to be the largest and oldest health retailer in Europe. All products at Holland & Barrett have nature at their core\, combined with personal and expert advice at their locations all over the world\, from Spain to China. In the Netherlands\, Holland & Barrett currently has 230 stores.  \nRequirements Holland & BarrettThe food assortment is growing fast\, so Holland & Barrett is looking for innovative and natural products for multiple categories. Preference goes to natural products\, organic and vegan products are a plus. Think about:– Healthy Snacking– Gut friendly (ambient) food– Low Sugar/Keto– Healthy gluten-free \nWho will you meet during this session?TBAKR’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 May 13. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-holland-barrett-2025/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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