Upcoming Classes & Events

A proof of concept starts a food business and scaling up through commercialization keeps it thriving. Join Chef Nelson Serrano-Bahri from our partner Ingredion to understand product scale up requirements. This class covers ingredient and supply chain considerations, co-packer and manufacturer opportunities, distribution landscapes, and e-commerce utilization.   About the Presenter:  Chef Nelson Serrano-Bahri’s culinary […]

A cohesive package design differentiates your brand in retail and digital markets and strengthens your branding. Join Epac Flexibles’s Jeff Jacobs to review the packaging process, hear the advantages of digital printing and variable data printing, and learn tricks for low-cost software and methods to test and validate your design. The class also covers the […]

Evaluating your business regularly is an important exercise for entrepreneurs, because there are circumstances that we can’t plan for. Whether it is sourcing issues, a change in personal passions, or a global pandemic, many things can change the path of your business. Hear from a panel of business owners who made the challenging decision to […]

As educated consumers seek better-for-you foods, consumer packaged goods brands are adapting and creating new products marketed towards “all-natural” diets. Join Jahn Marie Parise of Burnt Sienna Innovations to learn how to properly label your categories to consumers, discover the different claim types and certifications, and streamline your business to process claims efficiently in the […]