<aside> 💬 About Nimble

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Nimble is a startup addressing the lack of processing capacity for nature-inclusive farmers in the Netherlands. With us, farmers get a fair price for their produce and can grow their network with our help to access the B2B market, specifically catering for hospitals and offices. The current system is rigid, with little transparency, and has farmers as price takers. Using our QR code, we create information transparency on farms, their locations and how they grow their produce. W also use all vegetables of different shapes and sizes, including surplus.

Our first product, seasonal pre-cut vegetables mixes, are convenient for chefs, saving time in the kitchen and allowing them to use more local and sustainable produce. Plus, it gives customers better access to a more healthy diet!

Nimble is supported by Fresh Ventures Studio, the van Kool tot Kimchi project, Rotterdam de Boer Op! and Nieuwe Nassen. The team has already secured some key customers (LUMC, Province South Holland) and ambitions to bring to the market 350 tons of Dutch vegetables by the end of 2026.

<aside> 👥 Meet the Team

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Nita van Dam - Co-Founder & CEO of Nimble

Nita merges her expertise in agroecological research with the entrepreneurial skills honed at ReProduce, her inaugural U.S.-based startup aimed at reducing food waste and aiding farmers, complemented by over 6 years of experience in the restaurant and catering sector. She has lived in Taiwan, Spain, France and Mexico researching food culture and sustainable agriculture. At Wageningen Research, Nita worked on innovation and consumer trends in Short Food Supply Chains in the Netherlands, where she now uses her knowledge to foster partnerships with local farmers. Her commitment centres on strengthening local agriculture, ensuring fair farmer compensation and reducing food waste. Her vision for Nimble is to lead in accessible and healthy eating, bridging the gap between farmers and consumers to foster a more sustainable and equitable food system.

Melchior Huijts - Co-Founder & COO, Nimble

Melchior has an expertise in Engineering and Systems Integration, which he championed at Rolls-Royce in the UK for 3 years, innovating the aerospace sector. It infuses Nimble with a strong foundation in structured analyses and creative problem-solving. His work as a Product Developer at a biomaterials startup has honed his resilience and adaptability, essential traits for navigating the constant changes in a startup landscape. Melchior spearheads the development of Nimble’s operations and processing facility, focusing on systems design and infrastructure that align with sustainable practices. Driven by a passion for ecological restoration, Melchior’s work is critical for Nimble’s operations at the intersection of technology and sustainability, guiding the company towards achieving its vision of a more sustainable and resilient food ecosystem through collaboration and innovation.

<aside> 📢 Seeking: Sales and Commercial Lead

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Nimble is looking for a Sales and Commercial Lead who will actively drive customer outreach on the grounds: visiting potential customers, follow-up meetings and closing deals as well as promoting our products. We are looking for an experienced sales person with an network in the catering / HORECA industry in the Netherlands. Someone with knowledge and/or curiosity on the Dutch sustainable food system and passionate about changing the food industry.