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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x DekaMarkt
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\, wholesale\, 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 retailer DekaMarkt! About DekaMarktThe family business DekaMarkt owns 101 locations in Gelderland\, Overijssel\, Utrecht\, Flevoland\, Noord-\, and Zuid-Holland. Next to that they offer a delivery service\, via their online grocery platform. At DekaMarkt they believe that “good living” should be easy and accessible to all.  Everything they do is focussed on making the “good living” affordable and available to their costumers instore and online. Convenience is also very important.The 3 promises from DekaMarkt:1 . Always a great deal! 2. Good & responsible3. Surprisingly easyRequirements DekaMarkt– EDI or delivery through wholesaler– Minimum of 5 SKU’s with direct deliveryOther than that they are interested in seeing new products from all categories. Who will you meet during this session?Nico Bart – Category Manager coffee\, tea\, preservesMichael Boek – Category Manager candy\, cookies\, snacks (cookie related)\, seasonal sweetsMiriam Leijen – Category Manager chips\, nuts\, healthy food\, cereals\, breakfast productsCarline Zandstra – Category Manager pasta\, rice\, soups\, sauces\, world cuisineNoor Veenstra – Category Manager vegetarian and convenienceSean Peters – Category Manager beers\, sodas\, juices and functional drinks \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. \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. – This session was rescheduled from Nov 18 2024\, please note that the selection has already been made.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-dekamarkt-nov-2024/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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SUMMARY:Kitchen Republic Food Startup Market 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re kicking off 2025 with a bang: With the Kitchen Republic Food Startup Market we will open the doors to our kitchen and provide exclusive access to the latest trends and innovations in the food & drink industry.During the event\, 50 Kitchen Republic Community & Kitchen members will showcase their products\, ranging from innovative snacks\, meals and refreshing drinks to tasty cookies\, cakes and desserts. Next to tastings and inspirational insights\, the Kitchen Republic Food Startup Market is a great opportunity to network with like-minded businesses and meet food professionals such as category managers from foodservice and retail\, chefs and product developers\, as well as media and investment parties. An opportunity that you don’t want to miss! Have a look at our Food Startup Market 2024 after-movie below to get an impression of what to expect. We hope to see you there! \n\nAgenda for the dayThursday\, January 2314.00-18.00 – Food Startup Market \nAccess & registrationAccess to the Kitchen Republic Food Startup Market is free for food industry professionals. Please register using the form below and we will get back to you via email prior to the event. Do you want to bring a colleague or business partner? That’s great\, please only make sure that they register as well.  \nLocationKitchen Republic Startup KitchensNieuwe Hemweg 4E1013 BG Amsterdam
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/kitchen-republic-food-startup-market-2025/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250127T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250127T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
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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 delivers office catering to companies such as Booking.com\, Nike\, Too Good To Go and Coty. By rewriting the rules of office catering\, Join Program serves really\, really good food at your office\, every day\, without your own kitchen. Each day\, their chefs create surprising dishes\, developed by their food curators. They cook along the waves of the seasons and with locally sourced products. It is their higher goal to make a better world by changing the (food) system\, bringing awareness\, and making it easier for people to access better food\, live a better life\, and make a better planet.  \nRequirements Join ProgramJoin Program is looking for products that work towards better food\, a better life and a better planet. Their team is mostly looking for new products/ingredients that they can use for the lunches that they produce in their production kitchen in Diemen (semi-finished products).– Ideally they are produced with local ingredients/local suppliers– Availability at Sligro and Instock is a preference– Possibility for bulk packaging is a preference– Looking for plant-based alternatives for animal protein. Please no over-modified products\, plus gluten-free would also be nice– Fermented vegetables (with FSSC certification)– Pickled (preserved) vegetables– Innovative items and products– Next to office lunch\, Join Program is also interested in products that contribute to their “all day offer” for companies: breakfast\, coffee & tea bars\, pantries\, banquet meetings\, energisers\, convenience fridges. Who will you meet during this session?Sander Uitdehaag – Content Food CuratorTamara van der Leek – Food CuratorTess Bezemer – Nutrition Specialist Suzanne Kok – Buyer Femke Meijer – Teamlead Food Curator \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. \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 January 12. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-join-program-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:20250130T114500
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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 January 23. There are limited spots available\, we will contact you the week before with more details. 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/community-lunch-january-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:20250130T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250130T170000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Landmarkt & Stadsmarkt
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 Landmarkt & Stadsmarkt! About Landmarkt & StadsmarktProducts from local farmers\, bakers\, gardeners\, cheesemakers\, and more – but then all under one roof. Landmarkt in Amsterdam-Noord & Stadsmarkt in De Pijp combine everything a fresh market and supermarket have to offer in a unique concept. Both locations focus on sustainability\, personal contact with suppliers and working with fair prices. Customers can expect professional advice and regular tastings\, and at the Landmarkt restaurant they can enjoy seasonal meals with local ingredients. \nRequirements Landmarkt & Stadsmarkt No specific requirements – this is an open call\, the buyers are interested in meeting new producers. Who will you meet during this session?Lianne Beekman\, Franchise Manager Landmarkt Michael Beugelink\, Owner Stadsmarkt 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 January 12. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-landmarkt-stadsmarkt-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:20250217T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250217T163000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Alma Catering
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 Alma Catering! About Alma Catering“Alma” means “soul” in Spanish. In Amsterdam Alma stands for tasty and chef-quality sustainable catering for offices and events. In the past\, Alma has worked with companies such as Netflix\, Greenpeace and Deloitte. The meal plans that Alma offers are increasingly vegan and plant-based. Next to that\, the Alma team focuses on eco-friendly packaging\, locally produced ingredients and carbon-neutral deliveries. Requirements Alma Catering– Alma is looking for products/ingredients that are as healthy and natural as possible. – Plant-based products and products where fermentation techniques are applied are a plus. Not an option: RTE Meat and fish substitutes. – Non-alcoholic drinks are welcome too.– In addition to that\, Alma is looking for various breakfast ingredients (think flour\, seeds\, etc). Not an option: Bakery products. Who will you meet during this session? Mayda Alvarez\, Founder & Head Chef  \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/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 February 6. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.   
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-alma-catering-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:20250224T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250224T163000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x De Buurtboer
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 De Buurtboer! About De Buurtboer De Buurtboer was founded in 2010\, with the mission to deliver delicious\, local and conscious lunches to companies in Amsterdam\, Rotterdam\, The Hague and Utrecht. They are working with suppliers who also want to make a difference: Not only on your plate\, but also for the future of food and drink.Requirements De Buurtboer De Buurtboer is looking for vegetarian/vegan lunch products that hardly require any additional preparation. Think of:– Spreads– Toppings– (Hot) meals– Ready to eat snack products– Drinks and sodas are not an option at the moment\, but juices are. Who will you meet during this session? Abel Jeuken – Sourcing Lead  \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. \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 February 9. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.   
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-de-buurtboer/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250226T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250226T203000
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SUMMARY:Community Dinner & Brainstorm - Starters
DESCRIPTION:The Community Brainstorm is a collaborative brainstorm session\, where community members from various backgrounds come together to generate new ideas and potential solutions for specific problems and challenges their business is facing. It’s all about sharing each other’s knowledge and experiences\, challenging your assumptions\, and gaining new perspectives. We will meet in an informal setting and have dinner together. There is no agenda\, and the problems/topics of the session are generated by the participants themselves. A power think-tank that can result in solutions\, fresh ideas and new collaborations. We strongly believe that by bringing people together\, we can build a stronger community\, where members can support each other even better. We’d like to invite all our Start membership members to join this session – entrepreneurs who have recently decided to start their own business and haven’t started producing yet or only started producing recently.  \nAgenda17:45-20:30 – Community Dinner & Brainstorm \nRegistration Please RSVP for this session before February 19. 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/community-dinner-brainstorm-february/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet The Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250227T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
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SUMMARY:Meet the Expert x Brand Protection
DESCRIPTION:Your 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. In this “Meet the Expert” session you’ll have the opportunity to ask all your brand protection related questions in 1-on-1 sessions with the experts of Kilburn & Strode. You will get a 45 minute time slot to discuss the specific topics you are interested in. You will be able to ask questions such as:– What do I need to consider when choosing my brand name and logo?– Do I really need to protect my brand?– Is my brand safe once I get a trademark registration?– How does it work if I want to export to other countries?– How do I ensure that my trademark remains as strong as possible?– What can I do if I find out about a trademark violation?About the ExpertsKilburn & Strode is specialised in global Intellectual Property law\, in particular in the field of patents and trademark registration. They are protecting brands in the Netherlands\, but also in Europe and the rest of the world. Their specialised trademark attorneys have extensive experience in the field of availability searches\, application and registration procedures worldwide\, oppositions\, infringement cases and portfolio management in various industries\, including the food & drink sector. Diversity and inclusiveness are of paramount importance to Kilburn & Strode\, and a percentage of their profits is donated annually to innovative charities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is the expert from Kilburn & Strode that you’ll meet:– Marit Blom\, Trademark Attorney in the firm’s Hilversum office. She brings over 18 years of experience in the world of trademarks and designs. Registration for this session closes on February 12. Please submit the specific questions/topics you’re interested in when registering for the session. 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-expert-x-brand-protection-2025/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Expert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250305T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250305T163000
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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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
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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
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
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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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250319T123000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20241209T131943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T135148Z
UID:10000109-1742383800-1742387400@kitchenrepublic.nl
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250319T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250319T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20250108T131917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T151023Z
UID:10000112-1742387400-1742401800@kitchenrepublic.nl
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250326T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20241204T131320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T085828Z
UID:10000107-1743010200-1743022800@kitchenrepublic.nl
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250331T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250331T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20241218T083938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T101942Z
UID:10000111-1743424200-1743438600@kitchenrepublic.nl
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250414T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250414T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20250212T091419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T095407Z
UID:10000116-1744633800-1744648200@kitchenrepublic.nl
SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Coffeecompany
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 Coffeecompany at KR!About CoffeecompanyThe very first Coffeecompany opened its doors in 1996 – today there are 37 locations all over the Netherlands. Through direct contact with coffee farmers and paying prices that are in relation to the quality\, Coffeecompany can have unique coffee according to its own recipe. With specially built espresso machines and extensive barista training in the coffee warehouse in Amsterdam\, making coffee at Coffeecompany is once again a craft. Next to coffee\, sweet and savoury snacks as well as various refreshing drinks are part of the all-day menu.  \n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements Coffeecompany– Coffeecompany is looking for products that look nice on the counter for sale\, can be both chilled or unchilled. – Preference for products that can be stored in the freezer so that they can defrost/bake them as needed.– Ideally\, the products are ready to eat and don’t require too much preparation on their end.– It’s a plus if you are listed at Chef Centraal or Sligro\, but they would also be open to ordering via your supplier. Who will you meet during this session?Lars Jun – Owner Coffeecompany locations Amsterdam Bos en Lommerplein\, Javaplein\, Wibautstraat\, Middenweg \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 April 6. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.   
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-coffeecompany/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250416T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20250325T100747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T101424Z
UID:10000121-1744806600-1744821000@kitchenrepublic.nl
SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x JetDrinks
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 JetDrinks at KR!About JetDrinksJetDrinks is a beverage & snack wholesaler with innovative and responsible concepts. It was founded in 2001\, with the idea of ​​delivering products without added sugars in order to put an end to the problem of obesity. Their range has grown enormously in recent years\, and all of their products are still carefully selected. Their team is constantly looking for new products and keeps a close eye on (international) food trends. They believe in stable\, sustainable growth and building relationships – both with their customers and with their suppliers. \nRequirements JetDrinks– JetDrinks is looking for new ambient drink and snack products.– Plus: products with less sugar\, a sustainable aspect\, a good and unique story. – Functional products are also welcome. \nWho will you meet during this session?Jelle Schmidt – Co-Founder JetDrinks+ 2 colleagues (TBA)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 April 6. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-jetdrinks/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250423T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20241119T084438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T084438Z
UID:10000101-1745429400-1745442000@kitchenrepublic.nl
SUMMARY:Meet the Community: Pitch & Pizza Night
DESCRIPTION:We want to use this session to brush up on our presentation skills. Whether you’re preparing to present at a “Meet the Buyer” session\, want to improve your storytelling in general or want to share your biggest learnings (and failures) from previous pitches – this is the right place to do it! Let’s use this session to work on your perfect 2-minute sales pitch. Just like our “Meet the Buyer” sessions – only that you’ll be pitching to your fellow community members instead. How does it work?We offer time slots of 15 minutes per member company. This will include feedback from the audience\, so we recommend preparing a pitch that is not longer than 2 minutes. This is a great opportunity to practice pitching within the safe space of our community (no external attendees) & learn from each other. We hope to see you there! Agenda:17.30 – 17.45 Walk-in & Welcome17.45 – 20.00 Pitch time20.00 – 21.00 Wrap-up & Pizza PartyPlease RSVP before April 13. You can apply for a maximum of 2 people per member business. After your application we will get in touch with you with a detailed timeline for the evening. Please note that if there are more participants than 12 who want to pitch\, we will repeat the session on a new date (details will follow). 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-community-pitch-pizza-night-2025/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet The Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250424T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250424T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20250219T122427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T122605Z
UID:10000117-1745497800-1745512200@kitchenrepublic.nl
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 Wall– They are mainly looking for ready-to-consume products– 100% plant-based– Packaging may not contain aluminum/metal as that interferes with their RFID technology in the fridges – Ideally\, the products are available through wholesalers like VHC Jongens\, but this is not a must\, just a nice to have \nWho will you meet during this session?Anouk Snelders – Founder Health Food Wall 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 April 10. 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/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250430T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20250204T125558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T120036Z
UID:10000114-1746016200-1746030600@kitchenrepublic.nl
SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x Bidfood
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 Bidfood at KR!About Bidfood Bidfood is a leading Foodservice wholesaler\, supplying approximately 25.000 customers in the Netherlands with fresh\, frozen and ambient food\, as well as beers\, wines and spirits. Their customers are food professionals in hotels\, restaurants and cafés\, and in the healthcare sector. With 17 locations and an extensive distribution network with 350+ trucks\, Bidfood is serving locations all over the country. \nRequirements BidfoodThis session is an open call for products and innovation\, please add details about the product you’d like to pitch when applying.  \nWho will you meet during this session?Joris Dijkstra\, Field Sales SpecialistKoen Razenberg\, Head of Sales  Iris Schimmel\, Branch Director Bidfood AmsterdamKR’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 April 7. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-bidfood-2025/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250430T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20241209T131137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T131137Z
UID:10000108-1746035100-1746045000@kitchenrepublic.nl
SUMMARY:Community Dinner & Brainstorm - Drink brands
DESCRIPTION:The Community Brainstorm is a collaborative brainstorm session\, where community members from various backgrounds come together to generate new ideas and potential solutions for specific problems and challenges their business is facing. It’s all about sharing each other’s knowledge and experiences\, challenging your assumptions\, and gaining new perspectives. We will meet in an informal setting and have dinner together. There is no agenda\, and the problems/topics of the session are generated by the participants themselves. A power think-tank that can result in solutions\, fresh ideas and new collaborations. We strongly believe that by bringing people together\, we can build a stronger community\, where members can support each other even better. We’d like to invite all our drink producers to join this session and discuss the specific challenges and opportunities within their category.  \nAgenda17:45-20:30 – Community Dinner & Brainstorm \nRegistration Please RSVP before April 20. There are limited spots available\, we will contact you the week before with more details. 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/community-dinner-brainstorm-drink-brands/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet The Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250515T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250515T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20250305T130206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T130206Z
UID:10000120-1747312200-1747326600@kitchenrepublic.nl
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250521T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20250211T113320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T113444Z
UID:10000115-1747827000-1747830600@kitchenrepublic.nl
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250521T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250521T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20241202T091037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T121432Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250522T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20250305T121905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T123112Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250526T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250526T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20250305T124739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T111436Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250528T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20241218T083405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T084238Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250616T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250616T153000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20250415T140653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T150039Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Food Safety & Certifications
DESCRIPTION:Starting a food business in the Netherlands comes with certain laws and regulations regarding hygiene and food safety\, and supplying big retailers requires specific certifications of your production facility. With this workshop we want to provide you with insights into the basics of food safety and introduce the current topics and backgrounds of food safety systems. The experts from Normec will join us for an interactive session. You will be able to ask questions such as:– How do I set up the hygiene and quality system in my business?– How do I prevent food safety risks in my production?– One of my suppliers notices a safety risk – how do I make a recall?– Which certificates do I need in order to be able to sell my products to consumers?– How does the certification process work?  \nAbout the expertsNormec is a company with over 5000 employees active in the TICC sector (testing\, inspection\, certification\, compliance).In the food sector they help companies with microbiological and chemical research on their products\, taste research\, and help consultants with various issues and preparations for audits on food safety systems such as BRC\, IFS and FSSC22000.Who will you meet in this session?Sjoerd Remmers – Operational Manager at NormecDanny Kracht – Commercial Manager at NormecTraining of personnel is mandatory according to above mentioned standards. As Operational Manager of the training department\, Sjoerd Remmers visits companies every day with a team of approximately 10 employees to provide knowledge and skills about food-safe handling of food products. The method used is HACCP. He will be joined in this workshop by Danny Kracht\, who can answer any questions you may have about Normec’s services. Agenda12.15-13.00 – Walk-in & lunch13.00-14.30 – Session with Q&A 14.30-15.30 – Coffee & Networking Registration for this session closes on June 8. Please submit the specific questions/challenges that you’d like to discuss when signing up for the session. 
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/workshop-food-safety-management-certifications/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250617T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250617T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T173950
CREATED:20250416T092825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T075909Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer x QSTA
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 QSTA at KR!About QSTAQSTA (Pronounced “kwesta”) is a fast-growing supply and demand platform for food professionals that sells fresh\, frozen and ambient products online. They stand out with a nationwide next day delivery service\, without a minimum order value. QSTA strives for an online B2C experience for the B2B market\, in which supply and demand come together and both suppliers and buyers are in total control. KR Community members that are already working with QSTA: Good Jamu\, Be Frank Foods.  \n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements QSTAYou should apply for this session if you:– Have EAN/GTIN codes ready – Are ready to supply products \nThe preferred products that QSTA is looking for:– Innovative\, local or unique products– A range of more than 3 SKUs– A basic rotation of more than 5 SKUs per week that can start directly through QSTAWho will you meet during this session?Wouter de Bruin – Online Marketing Manager QSTARian Faaij – Digital Marketing Director QSTA  \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 will close on June 5. If selected\, we will contact you the week prior with time slot details.
URL:https://kitchenrepublic.nl/event/meet-the-buyer-x-qsta-2025/
LOCATION:Scale-Up Kitchen\, Nieuwe Hemweg 14 A\, Amsterdam\, 1013 BG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Meet the Buyer
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