Farm to Retail

About

The aim of this 12-class program is to provide entrepreneurs who may also be small or medium-sized farmers and food product owners the knowledge, skills and networking opportunities to turn their recipes into retail-ready products.

Who it's for

For food entrepreneurs who may also be small or medium-sized farmers
Those wanting to add value to farm-based products including produce, meat, dairy, etc.

Topics Covered

Food Trends and Achieving Product Market Fit
Value Proposition and Business Model Canvas
Finding value-added opportunities on your farm
Marketing Trends, Brand and Storytelling
Food Science and Recipe Development
Food Packaging and Nutrition Labeling
Circularity and Sustainability in Food Production
Sanitation, Food Safety + Traceability
Financial Feasibility and Planning
Social Media Management
Sales and Distribution
Pitch Competition

Learning Objectives

How is it delivered?

Participant Perks

Gilles Tchianga, Founder
Taltis Foods

The Food Venture community really helped me understand how to effectively formulate my business value proposition. I have since pitched on Dragon's Den and found an investor!

Kendra Wack,
Executive Director, FEAD

"Food Venture Accelerator has allowed FEAD Canada to increase our reach and impact our community in a meaningful way. FEAD has run multiple FVA programs, allowing our team to continue on the mission of supporting our members throughout their professional and entrepreneurial journeys.

We understand the importance of showcasing relevant expertise in the Food and Beverage sector and FVA continues to bring these experts to the table for the benefit of the small businesses we support."

Tandy Thackeray
Operations, Agriculture & Innovation
SISKIYOU Economic Development

"Siskiyou Economic Development Centre and Siskiyou Farm Co. are pleased to endorse Food Venture Program Inc. for its exceptional support of food entrepreneurs. Their comprehensive approach, combining mentorship, education, and industry insights, has empowered countless startups to grow and thrive in the competitive food market. By providing tailored resources and expert guidance, Food Venture Program Inc. plays a vital role in fostering innovation and sustainability in the food industry. We are confident that our businesses who participated in the 12 Week Bootcamp gained invaluable tools for success. We highly recommend Food Venture Program Inc. for any food business seeking to scale and excel."

Danielle P.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Navigator
Southwest Indiana SBDC Network

I really enjoyed the content [of the Food Service Startup Program] and I was highly engaged! The depth of information was delivered well. I will definitely be able to offer more support and feedback to the Food Businesses in my network!

Perri R, Owner of Dairy Belles

The Farm to Retail Program really helped me establish a clear direction for launching my food business. I had talked to many different professionals trying to obtain information on where to start, and no one really knew details about a food business specifically. Sima and Kiran introduce many contacts and industry experts who help streamline the overall process of how and where to start when launching a food business. I had spent a significant investment of my savings trying to launch my business venture, and if I had taken this course earlier I'm positive it would have saved me time, money, and the stress of not knowing! I advise anyone who is interested in starting up a food business to take this course first because by the end you will be ready to pitch your food product to potential buyers with confidence.