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 SBDCs say ...


Tome muchas notas... valiosa informacion!

Translation:  I took many notes… valuable information!


Zuleyka Pichardo
Custodian en University of Arkansas

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 ... It was very insightful and very educational for our clients who are in this initial concept phase of their business.

Jacqueline Ruff
Business Advisor

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

  • LIVE class presented on ZOOM.
  • Receive a FVA Certificate of Completion
  • 4-hour workshop, split into two 2-hour sessions (can also run as a single 4-hour session).

Want to Offer this Program in Your Community?

We work with organizations across North America, including but not limited to:

  • Small Business Development Centres
  • Food & Beverage Industry Associations
  • Food Innovation Centres
  • Co-Packers/Ghost Kitchens
  • Colleges/Universities

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.

Our Programs Comply with the Guidelines Set Out by the US FDA & CFIA

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