Start-Up Toolkit for Food Entrepreneurs

Starting a food business involves much more than just a passion for great food—you need the right knowledge, tools, and strategies to succeed. Visit our Food Start-Up page for Free Online Training Courses and Resources that will guide you through the entire process.

As a Food Entrepreneur, mastering the entire food supply chain is crucial. Explore key areas through our dedicated resources:

Specify Nutrition criteria for your products
Learn about Food Safety standards & controls
Implement a comprehensive Quality Management System
Understand all aspects of Manufacturing & Supply Chain including operations, processing, & supplier management
Implement a Sustainable food supply chain
Learn about Agri-Food sectors, ingredients and products

Distributing products to other markets? Check out our National Agencies & Standards Web Directory covers 113 countries. Each national page has links to the ministries, regulatory agencies & business supports.

Need to Develop Your Team or Leadership Skills? Our Personal Development and Management Training Catalogues are packed with resources to help you grow both your people and your business.

Explore our 17 expert blogs on essential topics for starting and scaling a food business.

How to Start a Food Truck Business (Guest Blog)
Ultimate Guide to Start Your Home-Based Catering Business (Guest Blog)
A Complete Guide to Creating a Food Ordering Website (Guest Blog)
How can we support local food producers?
24 Free Food Industry Toolkits
Juicy Tips That Will Assist You in Finding an Inviting Name for Your Food Brand (Guest Blog)
Visual Storytelling: How to Effectively Utilize Graphics in Your Food Advertising (Guest Blog)
Which Marketing Strategy Works for Your Small Business? (Guest Blog)
Website and Social Media Tips for New Food Businesses
The 10 reasons why your food business needs a website
New Website Guide
5 Free Design Apps to Step Up Your Social Media Game (Guest Blog)
14 Free Social Media Design Websites
How to Set Up Your Online Brand for Success (Guest Blog)
A Review of the Best Small Business Password Managers for 2023 (Guest Blog)
Food Industry Publications & Associations
The Importance of Life & Personal Financial Planning

As your business evolves, benchmarking against industry best practices is essential. Our sitemap is here to help you navigate through all the valuable resources available to support your growth.

Noreen O’Connell