Agri-Food Business Planning Program

Perfect for food processor start-up, farms planning value added products and established food and beverage businesses streamlining operations.

2 DAYS, 8 MODULES

BUSINESS AND MARKETING DEVELOPMENT

Day 1

• Business Planning Process: Learn the processand structure to planning your food business.
• Product Development: Learn formulationtechniques and how to commercialize your recipes
• Market Access and Analysis: Learn the basics ofhow to research and market your food products
• Quality Assurance: Learn the implementationof operational standards

Day 2

• Financial Planning: Learn how to develop anduse budgets, forecasts and fi nancial statements
• Labeling and Packaging: Review the keys ofpackage design, regulations and food protection
• Production Economics: Determine the costs ofproduction, operations and co-packing options
• Logistics: Learn the basics of procurement,receiving, storage and shipping.

Facilitated by:

Farm|Food|Drink Business Specialist, Greg McLaren -Business Advisory Team Inc. and Left Field Marketing (www.farmfooddrink.ca)

Special guest presenter and industry/regulatory expert, Candice Appleby,Executive Director - Small Scale Food Processor Association (www.ssfpa.net)

Cost: $90.00 plus GST (includes lunch and 8 module binder)