No longer just the concern of radical health nuts or food snobs, Jane and Joe Sixpack cannot be more clear in their growing distaste for chemicals in their food according to FoodProcessing.com.
Here are some Top Trends for 2011
- Clean labels with fewer ingredients
- Gourmet coffees, high-end confectionary products and specialty cheeses
- Gluten-free products
- Local food; consumers are willing to pay more for food when they know where it was produced
- Food safety: globally and at home
- Eco-efficient production
- Sustainable packaging
Looks like the time is right for small scale, artisanal production. If you are considering starting up an artisanal food or beverage business, email us! We’ll be rolling out the new Artisanal Food & Beverage Initiative in 2011.
Top Trends courtesy of the Guelph Food Technology Centre.
Contributed by Galen Newman – Invest in Cheese team
Tags: artisanal, artisanal food and beverage, Cheese, food safety, gluten-free, local food, top trends
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I remember someone once said, remembering your history is like creating a blue print for the future. Here in Ontario’s Artisan Cheese Region, we remember that rich history of cheese making, and it’s even celebrated at the Museum of Agriculture in Stirling. We’re using that heritage to build towards a prosperous cheese making future.
One key aspect of our continuing history is the Central Ontario Cheesemakers Association, formed in August of 1928, who established the British Empire Cheese Competition. This is the 83rd year of this Competition providing cheesemakers the opportunity to compete with others around the “British Empire” and win bragging rights.
Today they offer over $6,000 in cash as well as trophies and ribbons, in different classes of cheddar and artisan cheese.
Why not join our Artisan Cheese Region Ambassadors at this historic event on December 2, 2010 at the Belleville Club
Contributed by Andrew Redden – Invest in Cheese Team
Tags: British Empire Cheese Show, Hastings County Museum of Agricultural Heritage, History
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Have you ever dreamed about starting or owning a cheese-making business, but have no idea how to begin?
Well, we’re excited to announce that after doing the research, producing a draft and interviewing designers, we have finally selected a design team for our How to Handbook and are ready to get the curds and whey rolling.
Locally-based Revell Bisnaire and Crowe Video Productions are teaming up to produce a digital handbook for those who want to know exactly what it takes to make Artisanal or Farmstead Cheese in Eastern Ontario.
We’re thrilled to be collaborating with this very creative and capable team.
Stay tuned for more in the weeks to come…
Contributed by Galen Newman – Invest in Cheese team
Tags: artisan cheese, Eastern Ontario, farmstead cheese, How to start up, startup guide, startup handbook
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The Results are In
How to Start a Cheesemaking Business – Free Presentation
