Foundations 200 is the next step in education and preparedness for those that have completed Foundations 100 OR for new and emerging food and beverage businesses that want a deeper understanding of how to grow the business.
Foundations 200 is an 8-part course that provides a comprehensive understanding of everything it takes to operate a successful food and beverage business with the addition of seasoned industry experts as guest instructors.
Some of the key learnings from Foundations 200 are:
- How to diversify your market channels and plan for the next stage of growth
- A CFIA session on labeling rules and regulations for the grocery retail channel
- How to qualify a distributor and broker
- How to build a marketing budget
- Effective sell sheets and sales call for retail and food service
- How to scale your business to the next level
- Navigating contracts and agreements as the business grows
- A deeper dive on funding options
- A session on the packaging process and sustainable packaging with FoodPak
Starting October 9, 2024 Online.