Cómo Lanzar Un Negotio de Alimentos

Este taller en línea en vivo de 4 horas capacita a los Centros de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas, universidades y organizaciones de formación en emprendimiento para introducir a los aspirantes a emprendedores de alimentos en los fundamentos de cómo iniciar un negocio de alimentos envasados.

Diseñado como un punto de entrada accesible, el programa ayuda a los participantes a explorar si el emprendimiento en alimentos es adecuado para ellos mientras desarrollan conciencia sobre los requisitos clave para alcanzar el éxito.

testimonials

What they say

"Kiran and Sima combined to knock this program out of the park! I learned a lot in a very short amount of time and made some great connections too!"

Jeff Davis
Island Son Canada

"The Food Venture Accelerator is well organized, and has great, relevant content. I’ve learned so much even after being in business for 6 years."

Jamie Bootsma
Bootsma Bakery

Lethbridge, AB

Why Organizations Choose the Intro to Food Service Program?

Empower your community with Food Venture Accelerator’s Intro to Food Service Program. This program is designed for Small Business Development Centers, colleges, universities, and entrepreneurship training organizations.


This 4-hour workshop gives aspiring food entrepreneurs a practical first look at what it takes to start a packaged food business. With expert-led guidance and clear takeaways, it helps participants validate their ideas and understand the path ahead.

Help Entrepreneurs Validate Their Ideas

Guide participants in assessing whether their food business concept is feasible, realistic, and aligned with market opportunities.

Help Participants Understand Food Safety Basics

Introduce entrepreneurs to core requirements for safe production and preparation, giving them a foundation for regulatory compliance.

Help Entrepreneurs Learn Packaging and Labeling

Provide a primer on CFIA and FDA expectations for packaging, nutrition labeling, and product presentation.

Help Businesses Explore Marketing and Logistics

Offer participants an overview of branding, sales channels, distribution, and realistic startup costs so they know what lies ahead.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this program, entrepreneurs will:

  • Understand the basic requirements for starting a food product business, including food safety and compliance.
  • Gain awareness of packaging and labeling standards under CFIA and FDA regulations.
  • Learn the fundamentals of business logistics, including startup costs, marketing, and distribution.

Topics Covered

  • Starting a Food Business & Validating Your Idea
  • Food Safety, Where to Produce & Recipe Development
  • Guidelines for Food Packaging & Nutrition Labeling
  • Logistics, Marketing, Distribution & Sales

More Details

  • Weekly LIVE classes held online (NEVER pre-recorded).
  • 1-1 professional food industry mentorship from executives, dietitians & serial entrepreneurs in the food industry.
  • Receive a FVA Certificate of Completion!
  • Lifetime access to a private community of food/beverage entrepreneurs with resources updated regularly.



Want to Take or Run this Program?

Our programs are only offered via organizations across North America, including but not limited to:

  • Small Business Development Centers
  • Universities
  • Colleges

If you want to take this program individually, please email us, and we will connect you with the closest program or business center in your region.

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