Parkland businesses that produce new and exciting food products are encouraged to enter into the Great Manitoba Food Fight.
It’s an annual event that supports small and medium-sized businesses in Manitoba and fast-tracks their rate of commercialization and growth in the food sector.
Shauna McKinnon, a Business Development Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says this is a great way to get you and your business out there.
“The industry folks that they will meet at the competition, you know, who have retail locations across Manitoba. So, we’re not simply focusing on the people who are processing in Winnipeg. We would like to see these Made In Manitoba sold right across the province and indeed right across Canada.”
“The event is really about connecting the food industry chefs, the restaurant association, distributors and retailers to people who are looking to get into that business.” McKinnon continues, “ So if they have a very interesting and innovative food product we try and hook them up with the movers and shakers in the food industry to see if they can begin selling, begin producing in larger quantities, and that sort of thing.”
If you think your product has a chance to win, you have until September 4th to register.
Ten applicants will be judged in the food portion of the competition, and three will be selected for the alcoholic beverage competition.
Judges will select gold, silver and bronze winners in the food category and a single winner in the alcoholic beverage competition.
The competition will be held on September 19 in Winnipeg at De Luca’s 950 Portage Ave. location. The entry fee is $50, and a valid processing permit is required.
To apply for the Great Manitoba Food Fight or for more information, visit www.gmff.ca or call 204-841-4084.
