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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Join Program
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 Join Program! About Join ProgramJoin Program turns lunch into the highlight of the workday by focusing on great flavour\, quality ingredients and careful preparation. Their vision is simple: fresh\, seasonal dishes made daily with high-quality products. Working with visionary chefs and partners\, they continuously improve their menus based on guest feedback\, and building a strong community. Their flexible lunch solution allows companies to enjoy flavourful and well-balanced meals with no extra effort. Prepared in their central kitchen and supported by smart data use\, they deliver fresh\, surprising and increasingly personalised lunches every day \nRequirements Join ProgramJoin Program looks for products that fit their lunch range and all-day concept: items with character and a clear story\, not standard solutions. They mainly work with bulk products for their production kitchen\, and for the all-day concept they focus on distinctive items that offer standout flavour\, functionality and added value. \nProduct preferences include: – Locally sourced ingredients or local suppliers – Availability via Sligro\, Instock or Chef Centraal – Bulk packaging – Plant-based protein alternatives – Minimally processed products – Gluten-free (a plus\, not a must) – Fermented\, pickled and preserved vegetables (FSSC certified where applicable) – Innovative\, distinctive products Who will you meet during this session?Tamara van der Leek – Food CuratorTess Bezemer – NutritionistFloor Monch – Community ManagerEleni Tsoli – Food CuratorMaybe: Jop te Riele – Formule 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.– 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. \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 January 25. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-join-program-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 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 over 20 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:– 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 welcome \nAttending from the team– Sabine Koers – Community Manager– Job Stroot – General Manager– Denise Mooij – Chef– Rutger Moolenaar – Sous chef– Allard van Haren – Executive chef \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.– 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.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 February 3. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.   
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-vermaat-tech-3/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Master your pitch
DESCRIPTION:We’re hosting a full-day workshop to take your pitching skills to the next level! Whether you’re preparing for a “Meet the Buyer” session\, want to improve your storytelling\, or want to learn from past successes and challenges\, this is the perfect place to practice. During the day\, you’ll work on creating a strong pitch for your company\, with guidance from experienced members and fellow participants.How does it work?The day is structured around three key elements:1. Learn from the best: listen to pitches from experienced members and discover what makes a pitch truly compelling.2. Hands-on practice: in small groups\, create and refine your own pitch\, with the opportunity to discuss ideas and get peer feedback.3. Pitch & receive feedback: present your pitch to the group\, with experienced members acting as “buyers” to provide constructive feedback in a safe and supportive environment. \nOur experts– Tjebbe from Bikl – Ewoud from Johnny Cashew– Sam from Cultcha– Marleen from Bites we LoveAgenda: \n\n10:30 to 11:00: Welcome and introduction\n11:00 to 11:45: Inspiration session with pitch examples from panel members\n11:45 to 12:30: Lunch with everyone\n12:30 to 13:15: Group workshop focused on creating and sharpening pitches\n13:15 to 14:30: Pitch presentations followed by feedback\n\nThe workshop provides a safe environment to practice and learn from others\, no external attendees. Please RSVP before February 16. You can apply for a maximum of 2 people per member business. After your application we will get in touch with you with details.  
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/workshop-master-your-pitch/
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 Compass Group
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 Compass Group at KR!About Compass GroupCompass Group Netherlands provides food and support services for businesses\, education\, healthcare\, government\, and events. They focus strongly on sustainability and operate from the strength of an international organization with a local focus. They operate at 550 locations; from stadiums to corporate restaurants. Compass Group recently acquired Vermaat\, which also joins our MTB sessions yearly. \nRequirements Compass Group– They like to be inspired and are interested in products and items that can be used for catering services\, banqueting events\, and corporate restaurants.– Preference is given to items with broad applicability\, appealing to chefs\, but also usable by general staff.– Practical examples and products already successfully used in (corporate) restaurants are seen as added value.– Taste and quality come first\, followed closely by sustainability and commercial appeal.– Delivery is via Bidfood. Products already listed with Bidfood\, including the article number\, are of particular interest. \nWho will you meet during this session?Ilse Lubberink – Buyer ambient & dkwHans Gijsen – Culinary product managerAndres Delpeut – Culinary managerAd Oskam – Buyer fresh & frozen  \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 will close on February 9. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-compass-group/
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 Sligro
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 Sligro!About SligroSligro Food Group is the market leader in foodservice in the Netherlands and Belgium. They are a wholesaler supplying restaurants\, caterers\, corporate kitchens and other food professionals with a wide range of food and related products and services. Sligro has grown over many decades into a leading national foodservice partner\, supporting its customers with quality products\, expertise and inspiration. \n\n\n\n\n\nSligro is looking forMeal components and convenience concepts. They want to challenge you to present practical and easily combinable meal parts that fit the needs of food professionals. Think of smart solutions that save time\, are easy to work with\, and align with current trends such as healthy\, sustainable and world cuisine. \nHere you can find all the Key Supplier Requirements from Sligro.  \nAttending from the team \n\nNoa van der Schans – Category Manager Food\nAnne  Huis in  ’t Veld – Category Manager\nNadi Nordkamp – Category Manager \nAnnejet van Kessel – Category Manager \nFrederique van Stockum – Key account manager \n\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.– 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.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 February 10. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.   
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-sligro/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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