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suchismita chatterjeeMember · TawrcurrySeeking Guidance on Entering the Packaged Food Industry in OntarioHello Everyone! We are a small, family-run business based in Windsor-Essex, Ontario. We specialize in authentic Indian and Bengali cuisine. We are now exploring opportunities to expand into the packaged food industry and reach customers beyond Windsor-Essex, including Toronto, London, and other parts of Ontario. As we are new to this side of the food industry, I would really appreciate some guidance on how to get started, particularly with: Food packaging and preservation – Shelf life, freezing, and suitable packaging methods. Food safety and regulatory requirements – CFIA regulations, certifications, and standards for selling packaged food. Lab testing – Nutritional analysis, shelf-life testing, and food safety testing. Labelling requirements – Nutrition Facts tables, ingredients, allergens, and other mandatory information. Logistics and distribution – Cold-chain transportation, frozen food delivery, and cost-effective distribution across Ontario. Scaling production – Moving from a small approved kitchen to larger-scale commercial production. I would love to connect with anyone who has experience in food manufacturing, packaging, distribution, or navigating the regulatory process in Canada. We are still a small business, learning and growing, and would be grateful for any recommendations, contacts, resources, or advice from this group. Thank you Team Tawrcurry
Viola LabiOwner · EDUSeeking GTA Co-Packers for Chocolate BarsHello CFIN Network, I am reaching out again to see if anyone in the network can recommend co-packers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) who specialize in chocolate bar production. We are a single-origin chocolate company and are looking for a manufacturing partner who would be open to working with high-grade couverture that we supply and can accommodate small to mid-sized production runs. If you have any recommendations in the GTA, contacts, or experience working with co-packers who offer this type of arrangement, I would really appreciate hearing from you. Thank you in advance for any leads or introductions! Best regards, ViolaHear from our community of food innovators, CPG companies, and industry leaders who are transforming the Canadian food sector together.
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