Starting Your Food or Drink Business

The essential first step for turning your food or drink idea into a thriving business, with expert guidance and practical tools plus the chance to connect with others in the industry over lunch.

What to expect from this event

Morning Workshop: Starting Your Food or Drink Business

10am – 12.00pm

This hands-on workshop is here to support you—whether you're just starting to shape your food or drink idea or have already taken your first steps.

We’ll walk you through the unique challenges and exciting opportunities of launching in the food and drink sector.

What we’ll cover:

  • How to price and position your product so it stands out and meets real customer needs.
  • Different routes to market, from retail and wholesale to direct-to-consumer.
  • How to assess your production capacity and plan for growth.
  • What makes your product valuable, and how to communicate that clearly.

Networking Lunch

12.00pm – 1.00pm

After a morning of learning and big ideas, take a well-earned break and join us for a relaxed networking lunch. It’s a great chance to meet others in the local food and drink scene.

Grab some lunch, pull up a chair, and enjoy some good conversation with people who get what you’re trying to build.

Book your place now and find out everything you need to know to kickstart your food or drink business with confidence!

If you're already trading and looking to grow, why not join our afternoon workshop [Growing Your Food or Drink Business] It’s the perfect follow-on session to help you scale up and take your next big steps.

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Essential Info

4th September 2025

10:00 - 13:00

In Person

ICT16/17 Meeting Rooms North Inch Community Campus
North Inch Community Campus
Gowans Terrace
Perth
PH1 5BF

Business Development, Growing your business, Starting Up.

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