Foodpreneur Advantage Program
The Foodpreneur Advantage Program is designed for entrepreneurs who are looking to start or expand a food or beverage manufacturing business producing consumer packaged goods (CPG).
Whether you are developing your first product or expanding into new products lines, this program provides practical, introductory workshops tailored to food-related businesses.
Through expert-led virtual sessions, participants will gain foundational knowledge to confidently navigate the early stages of launching or scaling a food and beverage CPG venture.
Program details
These sessions will be delivered as live virtual webinars, with each session running approximately one hour.
They take place on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., and participants are required to register individually for each webinar.
Please note: When registering, please ensure that “Northumberland County” is selected as the business centre area.
Upcoming webinars
This session is for you if you are in the early stages of development and are looking to gain knowledge in the food and beverage industry.
In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about:
- Creating a business model
- Doing your market research
- Analyzing the competition
- What is your value proposition?
This session is for you if you want to learn how to sell your food product at markers, online, or to retailers.
In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about:
- How to set your pricing for success
- Positioning your product on the market
- Building an audience of raving fans
- The key things you can do to secure the sale
This session is for you if you want to know how to price your food or beverage product appropriately.
In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about:
- Understanding your COGS
- Cash Flow Management
- Planning for Profits
This session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs the perfect brand to suit the right market.
In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about:
- Why YOU are the brand as a new food or beverage business
- What to consider when creating a visual identity for your company
- What does marketing in 2026 look like?
This session is for you if you are starting a food business and want to make sure you are producing safe products right from the start.
In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about:
- Basic Food safety principles every business must know
- Practical food safety practices for production
- Common mistakes to avoid when starting your food business
This session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs an accurate complaint label.
In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about:
- Packaging considerations
- Labelling requirements
- Mistakes to avoid