Foodservice Network

What Foodservice Network does

Foodservice Network Nederland (legally Foodservice Network BV) is a B2B professional networking organization founded in 2002 and headquartered in Ede, Netherlands. It serves senior decision-makers — specifically board members/directors (Executive tier) and senior management (Topkader tier) — at companies active in the Dutch foodservice industry, including distributors, suppliers, and outlets. The company states that more than two-thirds of Dutch foodservice organizations are connected to its network, and it operates approximately 45 events and trend tours annually.

The core product is Connect, an exclusive online member platform providing event information, a member directory, and a knowledge portal with keynote presentations and broadcast recordings; it is accessible via web and the iOS Network Connect mobile application. Supplementary offerings include Studio Foodservice (quarterly online broadcasts analyzing market data), the Periodemonitor (a quarterly publication tracking revenue development by channel and sub-channel), international trend tours (e.g., Hamburg Trendtours with 430+ attendees), and curated events such as Executive meetings, Topkader gatherings, Ladies Lunch, and the Young Executives Program. The broader ecosystem encompasses sister brands FoodserviceXs, Zorgnetwerk Nederland (care sector), Food Impactors, GEN•F, and Foodservice Network België.

The business model is built on recurring membership subscriptions at Executive and Topkader tiers, distributed directly through application-gated enrollment, with membership limited to eligible decision-makers in the Dutch foodservice industry. Revenue is supplemented by event partnerships (e.g., Dudok Horeca Groep, Electrolux Professional Benelux, Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs). The operating team is lean at 2-10 employees per LinkedIn. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no parent organization, and no acquisitions or exits on record.

Name

Foodservice Network

Legal name

Foodservice Network BV

Website

https://foodservicenetwork.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Foodservice Network is a Dutch B2B professional membership organization serving senior decision-makers in the Netherlands foodservice industry via curated events, trend tours, the Connect digital platform, quarterly market intelligence, and an ecosystem of sister networks including FoodserviceXs and Zorgnetwerk Nederland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Networking Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Food, Beverage & Hospitality Trade Shows Organizers (THAHABAI)

Keywords

• Foodservice networking
• Executive membership programs
• Industry trend tours
• Foodservice market intelligence
• Professional networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Ede

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees for Executive and Topkader tiers providing access to networking events, trend tours, online broadcasts, Connect platform, and quarterly market publications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Foodservice Network Nederland operates a membership-based professional network for decision-makers in the Dutch foodservice industry. The company delivers two membership tiers (Executive for board/directors and Topkader for senior management) that include access to structured in-person events and trend tours, the Connect online platform with member directory and knowledge portal, the Studio Foodservice online broadcast series with quarterly market data analysis (Cijfers & duiding), and the Periodemonitor quarterly publication covering revenue developments per channel and sub-channel. The organization runs approximately 45 events and trend tours annually, including international educational tours (e.g., Hamburg Trendtours with 430+ members) and the Ladies Lunch networking series.

Product overview

Foodservice Network Nederland operates as a B2B networking organization for the Dutch foodservice industry, offering a multi-level membership structure (Executive for board members and Topkader for management) with its core digital platform Connect providing exclusive member access to event information, knowledge content, and broadcasts. The organization runs Studio Foodservice online broadcasts with quarterly market data analysis, publishes the Periodemonitor quarterly report, and organizes annual events including Trendtours, Ladies Lunch, and network meetings. The Young Executives Program supports leadership development for emerging industry professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Connect Online Platform Exclusive online platform for Foodservice Network members providing access to event information (themes, programs, speakers, locations), member directory, knowledge portal with keynote presentations and guest stories, and on-demand broadcast recordings. Available to all members of the Dutch foodservice industry network.
• Studio Foodservice Online broadcast series featuring quarterly market data analysis ('Cijfers & duiding') covering revenue developments by channel and sub-channel in the Dutch foodservice market, with expert panel discussions. Provided to Foodservice Network members.
• Periodemonitor Quarterly publication distributed to members containing revenue development analysis per channel and sub-channel in the Dutch foodservice market. Available to Foodservice Network members.
• Executive Netwerk (Executive Membership Tier) Network membership tier for board-level (Executive / lid van de directie) decision-makers at leading Dutch foodservice companies, featuring exclusive events and programs including Executive Ontbijtbijeenkomst, Nazomerbijeenkomst, Eindejaarsbijeenkomst, and Nieuwjaarsdiner.
• Topkader (Senior Management Membership Tier) Network membership tier for senior management team members (lid van het managementteam) at leading Dutch foodservice organizations. Includes three annual dedicated meetings, dedicated trend tours, and input through the Topkader Disruptors advisory committee on program development.
• Young Executives Program Training and leadership development program within the Foodservice Network ecosystem designed for emerging leaders in the foodservice industry.
• Trendtours (International Educational Tours) Multi-day educational tours visiting food and beverage concepts in international cities (e.g., Hamburg Trendtours with 430+ attendees), provided as part of the Foodservice Network annual program for Topkader and Executive members.
• Ladies Lunch Annual networking event (now in its 10th edition) for female members of Foodservice Network, featuring inspiring speakers and workshops.
• Network Connect App (Mobile Application) Mobile application for iOS providing access to the Connect online platform and Foodservice Network features on the go for members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over two-thirds of Dutch foodservice organizations connected to the network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Dudok Horeca GroepminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Hosted Executive Nieuwjaarsdiner (New Year's Dinner) for Foodservice Network members as part of the annual program of events.
• Electrolux Professional BeneluxminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Co-hosted Executive Nieuwjaarsdiner event, providing venue partnership for the network's annual kick-off event.
• Royal Dutch JaarbeursminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Hosted Executive Ontbijtbijeenkomst (breakfast meeting) as part of the network's event programming.
• Diergaarde BlijdorpminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Hosted Topkader meeting with the theme 'Vitaliteit, energie en balans' (Vitality, energy and balance) as part of the network's event programming.
• PaaspopminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Hosted Topkader Bijeenkomst focusing on event marketing and the power of live events, with collaboration between Sligro Food Group and the festival.
• Appèl | B Corp CertifiedminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Hosted the 10th Ladies Lunch event and provided catering for the occasion. Hanna Polman served as hostess.
• PescaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Hosted dinner for Topkader & Executive members at Hamburg Überseequartier during trend tour.
• TU DelftminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Hosted the 10th Ladies Lunch event, providing venue and hospitality for approximately 100 female members.
• Foodservice Network BelgiëcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Related network organization operating in Belgium, part of the Foodservice Network family of professional associations for the foodservice industry.
• Zorgnetwerk NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Healthcare-focused sister network under the Foodservice Network umbrella, serving decision-makers in the care & cure sector.
• FoodserviceXscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Online platform and sister network within the Foodservice Network ecosystem, providing digital content and industry coverage.
• Food ImpactorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024External network under the Foodservice Network umbrella focused on food industry impact and innovation.
• Young Executives ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Training program for emerging leaders within the Foodservice Network ecosystem, developing the next generation of foodservice executives.
• GEN•FcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Network brand within the Foodservice Network ecosystem focused on a specific segment of the foodservice industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foodservice-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/foodservicenetwork

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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