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:
"10 Key Ingredients to Launching A Successful Retail Product" Download PDF of presentation
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
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