Useful Links and Resources

Packaging and Labeling:

Basic Facts About Trademarks

FDA Food Labeling Guide

FDA Nutrition Labeling Manual

Industry Connections:

National Association for the Specialty Food Trade

The Fancy Food Show

National Confections Association

National Food Processors Association

www.AgritourismWorld.com

Starting a Food Business:

FDA Food Safety Guidelines

Massachusetts Food Processors Resource Manual

New England Food Entrepreneurs Guide

NH Specialty Food Producers Handbook and Resource Guide

Small Business Guide to FDA

US Small Business Administration Start-Up Information

Marketing and Branding:

Direct Marketing Guide

The Food Marketing Institute

State and Local Resources:

Mass Department of Agricultural Resources

Mass SBDC

Mass and Federal small business resources

Center for Women & Enterprise

Nuestra Culinary Ventures - Shared-use commercial kitchen

The Western Mass Food Processing Center

Copackers:

The Western Mass Food Processing Center

(more links for copackers to come — please write us with suggestions)

Federal Regulations:

FDA Guidelines for legal health claims

FDA label regulations/samples

Current FDA news

Food and Nutrition Information Center

Complete Guide to Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) Requirements