Sep 20, 2024 | Food Business Planning, Food System, Good Food Funding, Local Food
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has launched an innovative initiative: the Regional Food Business Centers Program. This program aims to develop resilient, diverse, and competitive food systems across the […]
Mar 18, 2024 | Case Study, Food Business Planning, Food Hubs, Uncategorized
A collaboration between RG Foods, Food on the Move, FreshRx, the Tulsa Farmers’ Market, and Oasis Fresh Market identified that supply chain challenges present significant obstacles for small grocery stores […]
Feb 28, 2024 | Food Business Planning, Good Food Funding, Local Food, Marketing, Toolsite
Local Agriculture Market Programs (LAMP) are transformative grants in the good food sector. They provide an influx of money for large-scale projects that support the development, coordination, and expansion of […]
Dec 20, 2023 | Feasibility Studies, Food Business Planning, Strategic Planning
In a previous blog post, we reviewed the purpose and power of a food business feasibility study. In this follow-up, we will explore what to expect once you embark on […]
Sep 21, 2023 | Feasibility Studies, Food Business Planning
A feasibility study is an analytical tool used during the development of a new project to evaluate how it would operate under a set of assumptions. It explores an idea’s […]
Jun 20, 2023 | Feasibility Studies, Food Business Planning, Food Policy, Food System
The field of economic development utilizes programs, policies, and commercial activities to improve a community’s economic well-being and quality of life. The field of food system planning can bring together […]
Mar 16, 2023 | Community Food Centers, Food Business Planning, Strategic Planning
Building programs are one of the most dynamic aspects of introducing a new food-focused facility. Building programs are how a community connects to the mission of a facility and experiences […]
Mar 15, 2023 | Case Study, Feasibility Studies, Food Business Planning, Kitchen Incubators
CLiCK, Inc. (Commercially Licensed Cooperative Kitchen) is a 501c3 non-profit in Windham, Connecticut, with a mission to Grow, Cook, Share. The organization recognizes the historical and institutional injustices of the […]
Dec 19, 2022 | Food Business Planning, Local Food, Rural Grocery
Innovation in rural grocery stores is a story of community building. Small-town grocery stores are the heart of their communities, yet many struggle to compete with dollar stores, a shrinking […]
Sep 15, 2022 | Community Food Centers, Food Business Planning
Community Food Centers (CFC) are an exciting development in food system infrastructure and make up an increasing share of our work at New Venture Advisors. Typically this facility or group […]