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- How do I start a food company?
- How do I start selling my family recipe for salsa, BBQ sauce, jelly.....to stores?
- How do I add value to the commodity I am growing/raising on my farm/ranch?
- Can I sell products I am currently selling at the local farmers market to stores?
Have you ever been asked these questions? Do you have entrepreneurs in your community that would like to start food manufacturing companies? Do existing food manufacturers contact you seeking specific food related business assistance? Would you like a resource that would provide entrepreneurs with everything they need to start a food business? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions please explore the specific services offered through the Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program to entrepreneurs throughout the U.S.
The Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program was designed specifically to assist food manufacturing entrepreneurs. It begins with a one-day “From Recipe to Reality” seminar that provides entrepreneurs with an understanding of the key factors that need to be considered when starting a food manufacturing business. Topics include:
- Market Research
- Product and process development
- Food regulatory issues and agencies
- Packaging and labeling
- Pricing and cost analysis
- Product introduction and sales
- Promotional material package
- Food safety and sanitation
- Business structure
Following the seminar, participants may choose to enter the “From Product to Profit” phase of the program. During this phase entrepreneurs will receive comprehensive, individualized and confidential assistance from food scientists and business consultants with the development of their own business venture.
The Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program which was created in 1989 is widely utilized by entrepreneurs throughout the country. It is the only program in the nation to provide such comprehensive assistance to individuals wishing to develop a food manufacturing business. Since its inception the program has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs realize their goal of starting a food business. Approximately 65% of the businesses that utilized this program remain in business today. Due to this success we often have requests from other states to contract with us to bring the program to their entrepreneurs. This is an efficient and cost effective method for a state to provide assistance and reap the economic impact of new business growth within the state. Ongoing marketing and promotional support from the host state can help to promote the success and growth of these newly formed companies.
If you would like to discuss bringing this program to your location please contact:
