Haven't grabbed a seat yet ? Get ready for our February Meet-Up with KiCo!

Create, Make, Sell a Food Product - The Innovation Triad

Dear FoodHack community,

February just started and we are very excited to connect with you this month during our Meet-Up in Den Haag in collaboration with the newly opened KiCo kitchens! One of our ambassadors has just been there to interview the team behind the scenes and let us say, it looks very promising ! 🎉

As you might know already, our panel will be exploring the Innovation Triad that gives birth to successful Food Products. We will also take the time to listen to some pitches, network and celebrate the new year together. 🍻

💕 Busy on Valentine’s Day with a loved one? Don’t worry we are ending the event around 19:30 so you don’t miss anything! 💕

Did not sign up yet? Click here, there are still seats left!

In the meantime, you can find all the important information for the event below:

Event details:

📅 Date: Wednesday 14th of February

🕐 Time: 17:30, come a bit earlier to make sure you get a seat!

📍Venue: KiCo Food Lab & Co-working Kitchen, Saturnusstraat 95, 2516 AG Den Haag, Netherlands

Note: To get inside the building, you need to go through the parking lot. The event will take space on the -1 floor.

🌱 Agenda: 🌱

The evening is divided into 4 different moments:

A captivating storytelling from our Speakers:

  • ​Time-Travelling Milkman - meet Time-travelling Milkman (TTM), a B2B innovator addressing the challenge of unappealing dairy alternatives by offering stable plant-based fat ingredients derived from Oleosomes. These natural fat droplets, found in plant seeds, mimic the stability of milk fat, promising creamy and flavourful dairy alternatives. TTM's mission is to convey Oleosome's unique qualities to revolutionize the landscape of sustainable and appetizing dairy alternatives.

    Saskia Tersteeg, a disciplined problem-solver with a creative edge. Armed with a Master's in Food Technology from Wageningen University, Saskia specializes in sustainable food process engineering. Co-founder of Time- Traveling Milkman, she is contributing her expertise to shape the future of food! With hands-on experience in spray drying, oleosomes, and milk ingredients, Saskia is on a mission to advance sustainable food alternatives. 

  • ​Cibus Nexum - your Partner in Co-Manufacturing. From startups to corporates, they specialize in connecting the right co-manufacturers to you.

    Pascal Ruzius and Arjen van der Wijk: double the expertise, double the innovation! 

    Arjen, a management enthusiast supporting food innovations, a discoverer at heart, is a project manager and contract specialist.

    Pascal, accelerator in outsourcing and dealmaker in food contract manufacturing, he is the industry treasure hunter, brings over 25 years of international experience as an explorer, quartermaster, and advocate in outsourcing.

    Together, they're a dynamic duo reshaping the future of the food industry. From CAPEX & MRO projects to open book calculations, these experts have the core toolboxes to navigate complexities in the world of food management and manufacturing. 

  • ​Crisp - your go-to supermarket app for straightforward delivery of exceptionally tasty, fresh, and affordably priced products. Sourcing directly from skilled small makers, growers, and farmers they bring you flavorful, seasonal items without unnecessary additives.

    Jochem de Bont, the maestro behind our delectable assortment as the Category Manager at Crisp. As the mastermind responsible for curating and procuring our fresh food assortment, Jochem brings his passion for quality to every corner of Crisp. Taking pride in their award-winning app, rapid growth, and nimble teamwork, Jochem is a key player in keeping the Crisp spirit alive.

 Q&A where you will have the chance to ask all the questions that come to mind.

Pitch round will give you the opportunity to pitch your project or start-up in 30 seconds. If you wish to pitch please drop an email to [email protected] with your full name and company so we can add you to the list.

Time to network with bites from our delicious sponsors and chat further about what came to mind during the first part of the event. This is the opportunity to meet great people who are shaping the future of food!

How can I prepare for the discussion?

To explore around the subject here is a FoodHack recommendation around the topic of Food Innovation:

The amazing companies that are supporting us:

 🍹 A big thank you to Mojo Maté for providing refreshing and energizing drinks! 🍹

💡A big thank you to KiCo for hosting us in their brand-new Food Lab & Co-working Kitchen💡

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