Recipe for Success
Recipe for Success - Building Food Entrepreneurship Program Window: Spring 2026 (March - May)
Facilitated by County Food Hub. In Partnership with the County of Prince Edward.
About the Program
Recipe for Success is an inclusive food entrepreneurship training program developed by County Food Hub (CFH) to help emerging food business owners transform their culinary ideas into sustainable ventures.
The program empowers participants who have passion and potential—but may face systemic barriers to starting or growing their food business. It is grounded in principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming women, Black and Indigenous entrepreneurs, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, newcomers, people with disabilities, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our regional food community.
About AWEDI
The Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (AWEDI) provides funding to organizations to support underrepresented groups in starting or growing their own business in the agri-food sector. Funding for the Initiative comes from the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) investment by federal, provincial, and territorial governments.
Program Format
Recipe for Success will run between March and May 2026, with a series of scheduled workshops, mentorship sessions, and learning modules scheduled throughout that window. The program design allows for in-person learning sessions at various sites within PEC including the County Food Hub kitchen and Belleville, to worksheets, recordings, and live streams available for remote participants, depending on topic and instructor needs.
Each session will combine practical instruction with interactive learning, real-world examples, and peer discussion. Instructors utilize teaching approaches that honor participants’ diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
Program Modules
Instructors, mentors, and guest experts will lead or co-facilitate sessions across the following areas:
Business 101
Food Safety & Regulations
Process Efficiencies
Pricing/Food Costs & Food Science/Recipe Development 101
Recipe Development Mentoring
Food Packaging & Nutrition Labelling
Sales & Distribution Considerations
Food Styling & Food Photography
Branding, Marketing & Social Media
Culinary Tourism
If you’d like to be notified when additional information becomes available, please email mitchell@countyfoodhub.com to be added to our Recipe for Success mailing list.