6 New Tools for Food System Planners
Over the last nine years New Venture Advisors has had the privilege of participating in over 60 food systems studies ranging from feasibility studies to market assessments, business plans and […]
Big Goes Small and Small Goes Big: 5 Ways Big Food is Finding Growth in the New Food Economy
Anyone reading the food news these days would think that Big Food is dead. In recent years, analysts have been alert to the trends, publishing excellent reports such as Is […]
Immersive Roadmapping: A Tune-Up for Small Businesses
Last month, New Venture Advisors had the opportunity to coach twelve fellows of the Good Food Business Accelerator for a full day session. What an incredible program and inspiring group […]
Frozen Local is Heating Up: Is it Worth It? Part II
We’re reporting back with operator perspectives in hand…and the answer is (drumroll please): it depends. As you probably expected! Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of moderating an incredibly […]
Frozen Local is Heating Up: Is it Worth It? Part I
More and more, food hubs are wondering if they should build frozen processing capabilities. At first review, it seems like a solution to so many challenges in the local food […]
3 Trends Shaping 2016
As the year comes to a close, many of us are reflecting on the year behind and making plans for the year ahead. I always find it inspiring when the […]
4 Ways Interviews Can Help Develop Regional Food Systems
The word interview typically brings to mind a discussion for the purposes of hiring, or a type of conversation that journalists have in order to write an article. Interviews are […]
Food Hub Networks: the Local Food Movement’s Future?
One thing I love about working in local food, and with food hubs in particular, is how the space is ever evolving. Planning organizations and current or aspiring food hub […]
9 Trends in Food Hub Planning
After two years working with incredible, diverse and passionate local project teams on dozens of food system assessments, I always get excited when we start a new project. We have […]
Local Food – A Solution for Vacant Buildings?
Traditionally, New Venture Advisors’ projects have been catalyzed by an individual or group passionate about strengthening their local food system. These community leaders often believe that market-based solutions might be […]
