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Intro to Food Product Businesses

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A 4-hr  class for foodies who are thinking about starting a packaged food business. Foodies will learn if starting a food business is for them or not. They will discover resources and skills needed to get their food business off the ground.

Also offered in Spanish!

Who it's for

  • For people who are thinking about starting a food product business. Still in ideation or selling to friends/family.

  • This program offers a brief overview of the legalities, realistic costs, logistics, food safety, and basic food business principles needed to get your business off the ground.

Topics Covered

  • Starting a Food Business & Validating your Idea

  • Food Safety, Where to Produce & Recipe Development

  • Guidelines for Food Packaging & Nutrition Labeling

  • Logistics, Marketing, Distribution & Sales

Contact us to Book!

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!