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6 Classes - Over 7 hours of expert content for early stage food entrepreneurs

Get Retail Ready!

Program staff at entrepreneurship training centers—you’re under pressure to deliver measurable success as government funders shift priorities from generic entrepreneurship training to sector-specific training, such as agri-food and food CPG.

Specialized expertise is critical. Our newest digital course, Get Retail Ready, equips you to understand this growing sector, allowing you to select high-impact food CPG training programs, align with industry demands, and guide entrepreneurs to retail success.

You can boost your confidence in managing sector-specific training programs, enhance program credibility, and meet evolving funder expectations with targeted expertise.

Achieving Product-Market Fit

Validate your idea and ensure your product is set up for success.

Recipe Development for CPG

Scale your recipe, extend shelf life, and meet industry standards.

Packaging & Labelling

Navigate CFIA and FDA requirements for compliant and attractive packaging.

Food Safety & Traceability

Learn how to prevent recalls and meet regulatory guidelines.

Co-Packing Considerations

Finding and working with a co-packer, understand budgeting, and streamline production.

Sales & Distribution

Sell locally, gain traction with larger retailers, and work with brokers.

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What your colleagues are saying...

... This program is a great example of all the structure that needs to be put in place for a food business. If you can get in with this type of knowledge when you start your business, it’s going to save you so many headaches as you continue to grow.
Everything you explained during this session took us years to perfect. It was very insightful and very educational for our clients who are in this initial concept phase of their business.
I appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge and resources.

Jacqueline Ruff
Business Advisor
Southwest Indiana SBDC Network

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.

Tandy Thackeray
Operations, Agriculture & Innovation
SISKIYOU Economic Development

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Why Small Business Centers Choose the Get Retail Ready Course

This on-demand program empowers program staff at entrepreneurship training centers to deliver impactful agri-food and food CPG training, aligning with funders’ shift to sector-specific priorities and driving measurable entrepreneur success.

Boost Program Impact

Select targeted food CPG training to drive measurable entrepreneur success.

Enhance Industry Relevance

Gain expertise to align programs with agri-food and retail demands.

Strengthen Funder Confidence

Justify funding with specialized knowledge meeting sector-specific expectations.

Elevate Professional Credibility

Oversee high-impact training, positioning you as a trusted leader.

Our Instructors

Get Retail Ready is led by six food industry veterans, each delivering a module packed with practical expertise. Our team includes seasoned founders, a branding expert, a social media strategist, and specialists in compliance and retail. These no-nonsense mentors have built brands and navigated challenges, equipping you with proven strategies to succeed.

The Six Modules

Module 1: Achieve Product-Market Fit - Learn to select training that helps entrepreneurs validate ideas and target customers, ensuring programs drive market success and avoid the 45% failure rate.
Module 2: Scale Recipe Development - Gain expertise to choose programs teaching recipe scaling, shelf-life extension, and CFIA/FDA compliance, boosting entrepreneur outcomes and program relevance.
Module 3: Master Packaging & Labelling - Understand how to pick training on navigating CFIA/FDA packaging requirements, enabling effective follow-up to ensure compliant, market-ready products.
Module 4: Ensure Food Safety & Traceability - Learn to select training on preventing recalls and meeting regulatory guidelines, strengthening follow-up to maintain entrepreneur compliance and program credibility.
Module 5: Optimize Co-Packing - Master choosing training on finding co-packers, budgeting, and streamlining production, supporting entrepreneurs’ manufacturing success.
Module 6: Boost Sales & Distribution - Learn to select training that equips entrepreneurs to sell locally, pitch retailers, and work with brokers, ensuring measurable retail results and program impact.

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