 Good Introductory Books & Websites “From Kitchen to Market: Selling Your Gourmet Food Specialty” by Stephen F. Hall
Mr. Hall also hosts a website where you can ask questions and communicate with others new to the gourmet foods business: www.specialtyfoodresource.com. Visit the site often, subscribe to their newsletter and join in conversation on their forum. It's a great place for start-ups.
“Bringing Your Specialty Food Product to Market”, by Tedde McMillan, the founder of Oregon Chai. Very basic introduction to starting a food business. Available at BRFV.
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Directions
Driving directions from I-40 west bound or east bound: Take Exit 44. At the traffic light at the end of the exit ramp, turn right (south on 19/23). Go to the fourth traffic light and turn left on Sand Hill Road. Go to the second entrance on the left and turn into the campus. The Haynes Conference Center will be on your right and Blue Ridge Food Ventures in the Incubator Building on your left.
Blue Ridge Food Ventures
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