Welcome to the Foodpreneur Advantage Quarterly Newsletter

By Phil Singeris, Program Coordinator, Foodpreneur Advantage It’s with great excitement that I welcome you to the inaugural edition of the Foodpreneur Advantage Quarterly Newsletter. As a Senior Business Advisor with the London Small Business Centre, I’ve had the...

Food Specialist Profile: Brampton Entrepreneur Centre

Meet Jennifer Vivian, Manager of Entrepreneurial Services with the City of Brampton. Tell us a bit about yourself and your role.I’m Jennifer Vivian, Manager of Entrepreneurial Services with the City of Brampton. My background is in supporting small business...

Not Sure Where to Start with Food Safety? Start Here.

For many small food businesses, food safety can feel overwhelming. There’s a long list of requirements, and it’s easy to think you need everything in place before you begin. The good news is you don’t! The best approach is to start somewhere and build from there. A...

Client Spotlight: Grape Leaves Food

Tell us about your business.We are a family-run food company based in Windsor, Ontario, that produces authentic Middle-Eastern style sauces and marinades. Our current product line includes our signature Garlic Sauce in three flavours, Chicken Shawarma Marinade, and...

5 Things Food Startups Should Know Before Scaling Their First Recipe

Many food entrepreneurs develop their first product in a home kitchen or small test environment. While this is a great way to validate an idea, moving from a bench-top recipe to commercial production can introduce challenges that are often overlooked. Here are five...