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PROGRAMS

Foodpreneur Advantage 

The Foodpreneur Advantage offers the Scale Up Program, designed specifically for Food & Beverage Manufacturers, Producers and Distribution businesses that demonstrate high growth potential.

This 4-month program will provide business owners with access to industry experts, customized workshops and peer-to-peer discussion circles that will provide the knowledge and tools necessary to successfully scale their businesses.

Class sizes are limited, and this is a competitive process. 

Our Programs

1. Subjects

  • Production Process & Shelf-Life Testing
  • Food Safety, Regulation & Traceability
  • Canadian Food Labelling Regulations
  • Connecting with Buyers Brokers & Distributors
  • How to Pitch your Product to National Chains
  • Product/Recipe Development and Food Innovation
  • How to Sell Your Products to Retailers
  • Navigating Packaging for your Food/Beverage Product
  • Managing Cash Flow for Profits, Today & Tomorrow
  • Marketing & Branding Strategies

2. Eligibility

  • Business must be operating for a minimum of 1 year revenue generation, and have an established consumer packaged good that has been tested in the market.

  • Business must have achieved a minimum of $50,000 annual revenue.

  • Business must have a minimum of 10 active wholesale accounts.

  • Business must demonstrate strong growth potential with a vision towards scalability.

  • Business owner must commit to participate fully in the training and mentorship.

3. Cost

$1,500 per participating entrepreneur 

If you reside in a service region of one of the Foodpreneur Advantage Local Delivery Partners foodpreneuradvantage.ca/resources/, you are encouraged to contact them to discuss financial assistance programs that might be available, such as the Starter Company Plus $5,000 Grant Program. Please note that not all locations are able to offer their financial assistance programs in unison with the Foodpreneur Advantage Scale-Up Program, and there may be unique variations and requirements based on location.  Alternatively, you can schedule a 15-minute exploratory meeting with the Foodpreneur Advantage Coordinator to discuss your suitability and options.

Tips to a successful application

If you are new to your local Small Business Centre, we encouraged you to introduce yourself. Do not wait for the application to make your first visit! Centre staff are there to help you grow your business. The further you are along in your business, the greater prepared you will be to seize this opportunity!

Visit the Foodpreneur Advantage website for a full list of services/webinars.

Foodpreneur Start-up Seminars