Gourmet food business workshops- "How to Start and Grow a Specialty Foods Business in Idaho" set for cities throughout Idaho

"How to Start and Grow a Specialty Foods Business in Idaho" is the topic of a series of five one-day workshops set for March 3-7 throughout Idaho.

The workshops in Twin Falls and elsewhere, sponsored by the Idaho Department of Agriculture, Lewis and Clark Gifts, University of Idaho and Idaho Small Business Development Centers, will target those interested in starting a small business, existing gourmet-food entrepreneurs, farmers, technical-assistance and community-development professionals, community representatives and other interested individuals.

The workshops are designed to help companies develop value-added agricultural products by providing information on business formation, food safety, labeling requirements, government regulations, marketing, pricing and distribution methods.

Speakers will include representatives from state and federal agencies, as well as gourmet food and confection producers, sales representatives, distributors, retailers, grocers and food service providers.

The Twin Falls workshop is set for March 7 at the Twin Falls County extension office, 246 Third Ave.

E. Workshops are also planned in Coeur d’Alene, Lewiston, Boise and Idaho Falls.

The cost is $39 for an individual, or $49 for couples or business partners, including lunch.

For information contact Mandi Thompson of the Idaho Department of Agriculture, at 332-8535 or [email protected].

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