Growing a food processing
business
If you have been operating a food business for some time, there are a number
of ways you can build on your success. The resources you see on this page will
help you move forward.
Did you know? Under Canada’s
New Building Incentive
Program, you could receive up to $80,000 in grants for designing a building
that uses energy wisely.
Marketing and new product strategies
- Growing
your Business; Read this guide for fresh ideas about marketing
and advertising, market research, financing and export strategies.
You will also find a number of resources to help you explore potential
areas of growth.
- Getting
an edge with research – Learn about the research OMAFRA and its partners
are doing to help build a strong, healthy food industry in Ontario. This includes
research with universities and food processors to create new and improved products
and processes.
- Co-Packing
– Find out how food co-packers can help you bring your products to market.
You can also find information on how to find and choose a co-packing partner.
Food
Safety and Quality Control
- Improve
your food safety and quality procedures – Find links here to important
information on issues of food safety, including your responsibilities and obligations,
federal, provincial and municipal regulations and contacts and on-line links directing
you to resources.
Workforce
- Building
your workforce – Find links here to research on Ontario's food processing
labour force. This includes sector-specific information and self-assessment tools
for employers.
Environment and energy
Learn
more
Contact our Business
& Investment Development team for knowledge, connections and resources
to help you expand your food business.
