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ChefJono.ca
Chef Jonathan McDonough, is owner of Chef Jono Catering &
Fine Foods. He recently launched a line of gourmet salad dressings
featuring a new Pomegranate VQA Balsamic dressing. In early 2008
some of Jonathan's catering clients insisted that he attempt
to bottle and sell a ginger-lychee dip. That led to the launch
of Chef Jono Pomegranate Balsamic. "I was lucky to utilize
the fantastic resource of the Toronto Food Business Incubator
at exactly the right moment, testing first at four stores, and
then selling to 70 locations..." read more |
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Animal Sense
Pet Products Inc.
Laura Boston started the company and was one of the first
TFBI Commercial Members. She specializes in no gluten, organic,
dog and cat teats. Her company has created and is now producing
2 varieties.
She has developed a brand, packaging and has attended a number
of tradeshows, where her product has been well received. The
company has recently launched a organic shampoos for pets. There
is a large and growing market for her niche products. |
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TeaAura Inc.
Susan Ho has written a business plan and is developing a line
of tea flavored short-bread styled biscuits. A graduate of the
SEB (Self Employment Benefit) Program, her background includes
some family history in small scale food processing. This is her
first venture. The company will be scaling up production in the
TFBI Kitchen, then developing packaging, POS and marketing material
with the help of TFBI mentors. TeaAura's unique line of biscuits
can be found in select specialty stores across the GTA. |
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SMP Foods Inc.
New to the Food Business Sam and Martha Preston started with
a line of Columbian style Empanadas. The company now produces
approx 1800 per week. Their customers include Summerhill Market,
Pusateri's Fine Foods, Brunio's Fine Foods. The company is now
experimenting with 5-varieties and a new line of sauces. SMP
Food products may be purchased frozen or fresh baked. The company
is agressively seeking sales. |
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