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Are you thinking about selling food in Canada? If so, you may wonder if and when getting a license is necessary. Whether you plan on selling food at the local farmer’s market or opening up shop downtown, understanding the legalities associated with your venture is essential for success. This blog post will discuss whether or… Continue reading →

Creating a new food product is an exciting endeavor. But before launching your product, you need to create a plan. Now, this may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! This blog post will walk you through everything you need to do to create a food product launch plan. Just follow the steps below,… Continue reading →

Food certifications are systems that provide validation of food safety, sustainability, and quality standards. These certifications ensure that food products have been subjected to rigorous testing and meet certain criteria across various aspects of production, including ingredient sourcing, manufacturing practices, sanitation standards, and more. Producers can demonstrate their commitment to producing safe and sustainable food… Continue reading →

If you have thought about starting your own home business, they say there’s never a better time than the present. When creating a food business, whether it’s an online food business, food truck, catering business, or cottage food business, there are plenty of factors to consider. You must follow specific regulations depending on the kind… Continue reading →

Food packaging is an essential part of the food industry. Not only does it protect and preserve all your favorite items, but it also helps draw in customers with its eye-catching design and convenience. Whether you’re running a food business, catering to large events, or looking for ways to store homemade meals, taking the time… Continue reading →

Starting a food business can be an exhilarating and rewarding experience, but it requires planning, dedication, and hard work. From coming up with clever recipes to managing vendors and employees, the challenges of starting a food business are myriad.  Daunting though they may seem at first glance, tackling these 5 foundational challenges is key for… Continue reading →

Starting a food business involves many moving parts. The paperwork and regulations that come with opening any business can be complicated, even more so with a food business. One aspect of getting your food business set up is getting the proper approvals from a food regulator. If you are manufacturing and selling your food in… Continue reading →

If you’ve been to a grocery store lately, you may notice that there are a lot more organic foods on the shelves than there used to be. And for good reason! In fact, there are lots of reasons why more and more consumers buy organic foods – and we’re going to give you six of… Continue reading →

Are you a small business owner interested in testing your food product before jumping headfirst into the market? Well, then, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we’ll walk you through how to test market a food product. Step 1: Do Your Research Testing the market for a food product is an… Continue reading →

Do you have plans to start a food business? If so, you’re in luck! There are lots of ways to grow a food business and really make it thrive. And in this blog post, we’ll give you five of them. Let’s get started! 1) Develop a Solid Business Plan Before you open your doors, it… Continue reading →

Starting a new business can be an incredibly exciting experience, but it also requires careful planning and preparation. If you’re hoping to start your own food-based business, having the right business plan is essential. In this blog post, we’ll give you some ideas about what to include in a business plan for a food business,… Continue reading →

As a food business, the holidays present an excellent opportunity to market your products and services with creative and festive ideas. Creating successful holiday marketing campaigns is key to boosting sales and increasing customer engagement. From leveraging the power of seasonal promotions to utilizing social media, there are many ways to create memorable holiday experiences… Continue reading →