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Getting Started

HOW TO GET STARTED

Contact us for a tour and an introduction to the Food Hub. We can answer your questions, and explore how we can help you get retail ready.

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Our goal is to ensure the Food Hub is accessible for everyone, whether you are an established business or a new start-up. From full-time usage to drop-in access, there is a usage model to meet your needs.

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You will need to plan on the following before using our facilities: 

1

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 

Complete our form to express your interest.

2

FOOD HUB TOUR 

To ensure we’re the right fit, book a tour of our Food Hub to talk over your requirements, and to consider our services and manufacturing equipment.

3

START A MEMBERSHIP

Gain access to the food corridor booking calendar. Review your plan, upload documents, book time.

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4

DAMAGE DEPOSIT

To book our commercial kitchen and facility will need to provide a damage deposit.

5

LIABILITY INSURANCE + RECALL READY,

FOR RETAIL SALES ONLY

To use the Food Hub you need up-to-date liability insurance.

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You are also responsible for retaining all product traceability information, including lot codes, dates of processing and shipping information.

6

FOOD SAFETY PLAN,

FOR RETAIL SALES ONLY

For retail sales only, users at the Food Hub must have a food safety plan before beginning work at our facilities. Information regarding certification, permits and all appropriate templates can be found here.

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FOOD SAFETY AT THE FOOD HUB

Find out what tools we have to help support your food safety plan.

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