Bring your food business to life
Tuesday April 22
9-11:30AM
Food Trends & Market Fit
Thursday April 24
9-11:30AM
Value Proposition & Business Model Canvas
Tuesday April 29
9-11:30AM
Market Research & Branding
Thursday May 1
9-11:30AM
Food Science & Recipe Development
Tuesday May 6
9-11:30AM
Food Packaging & Nutrition Labeling
Thursday May 8
9-11:30AM
Financial Feasibility & Planning
Tuesday May 13
9-11:30AM
Sanitation, Food Safety & Traceability
Thursday May 15
9-11:30AM
Circularity & Sustainability in Food Production
Tuesday May 20
9-11:30AM
Social Media Management
Thursday May 22
9-11:30AM
Lethbridge Tourism
Tuesday May 27
9-11:30AM
Sales & Distribution
Date TBA
Pitch Competition
Spots are limited—secure yours now!
Link to register coming soon!
Outcomes
By the end of this program, participants will:
- Have a solidified business plan to launch or grow their business.
- Gain the knowledge and skills to complete a physical product prototype.
- Perfect a business pitch for potential retailers/ grocery distributors.
- Receive 1:1 mentorship from food industry professionals, including executives, dietitians, and serial entrepreneurs.
Who Should Join:
- Food or beverage innovators with a great product idea.
- Restaurant owners aiming to turn recipes into consumer-packaged goods.
- Entrepreneurs already in small-scale distribution (e.g., farmers’ market vendors) looking
to scale up. - Those with nutrition or health product ideas needing guidance on regulations and business practices.
What You’ll Gain:
- 1:1 Mentorship with food industry executives, dietitians, and serial entrepreneurs.
- Food Venture Program Certificate of Completion to showcase your accomplishment.
(100% attendance is required to receive a certificate of completion. - Community Access to a network of food entrepreneurs, resources, and updates.
Weekly Topics:
- Idea Feasibility, Food Trends & Market Research
- Value Proposition, Business Model Canvas
- Marketing Trends, Branding & Storytelling
- Circularity & Sustainability in Food Production
- Food Science & Recipe Development
- Food Packaging & Nutrition Labeling
- Sanitation & Food Safety
- Financial Feasibility and Planning
- Food Photography
- Culinary Tourism
- Social Media Management
- Sales and Distribution
- Pitch Competition
If you’re interested in joining us, please send us an email at
Upcoming Event
Explore upcoming events in CPFC, where industry leaders, innovators, and businesses come together to network, learn, and grow. Don’t miss opportunities to connect, gain insights, and discover resources that drive success in the agri-food sector.
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