Support local, support our clients and buy their food. Nothing tastes better! You’ll find them at craft and farmer’s markets around the Lower Mainland. Here’s a partial list of seasonal goodness: Vancouver Farmers’ Markets Circle Craft Got Craft – a list of various markets around town The Georgia Straight’s roundup (pay attention to Refresh Market in Squamish) In the meantime, our workshops are on hold for the holiday season. Please watch this space in the new year.
Read this and feel good about your contribution! It’s a good reminder of how important food production is to the provincal economy. But it’s not just the numbers. We can produce healthier food. We can be more self sufficient. BC made means less imports. Better environmental sustainability – less transportation equals less fuel, so less emissions. BC-made ensures fair labour practices. You know all this but when you’re jumping another compliance hoop or hoping the bank will ante up for a badly needed new fridge, it’s good to be reminded that [...]
2018 One Day Workshop Series. Grow your food business. Learn what it takes to turn your food or beverage product idea into a business! Understand the business scope: planning, finance, marketing, packaging and distribution. Join us for this one-day informative course and give your product the best chance to sprout: The six key areas of the course are: 1. Learn all of the requirements of a BUSINESS PLAN. 2. Learn key FINANCIAL components of your business. 3. Get MARKET READY and position your brand to [...]
