Gijsbregt Brouwer
Gijsbregt is the authority when it comes to food trends and developments in the world of food and drink in the Netherlands and far beyond. As a food trendwatcher, he helps companies understand the future of food and drink and is a sought-after expert for media on current issues in this field. He has developed his own food trend model, which serves as the foundation for his appearances and publications. He provides lectures, trend talks, food tours, and assists behind the scenes in developing new products and services.
Gijsbregt is the founder of de Buik, one of the Netherlands’ most well-known publications about dining out, featuring a popular website, widely followed social media, live events, a food lovers’ club, and a beautifully crafted print magazine. In addition to being the founder and co-owner of de Buik, he is the host of Bekt Lekker the podcast and publishes a monthly food trend newsletter titled ‘Gijsbregt Fileert.’ Both are closely followed by enthusiasts and industry insiders.
He is a native Rotterdammer and scouts food trends worldwide, from Bangkok to New York and from Berlin to London.