Manufacturing and processing businesses are those that have manufacturing and/or processing on a large scale in-house as opposed to using a co-packer, sharing kitchen space, or using a retail kitchen. These can be tied to brands and can include lots of different products, including cheese, craft beer, distilleries, and other consumer packaged good (CPG).
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FFI Fellows Program Informational Session
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This free and quick informational session will provide details about the Fellows Program and give you an opportunity to ask questions.
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Underground Food Collective’s Horizontally Integrated Business Model
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