Tips for food start-ups Part 1: How do I start my food business?

So you have found the perfect food product or foodservice opportunity and you would like to bring it to market. What next? What sort of regulatory and commercial issues should you consider? While most food-related start-ups are rightly excited about bringing an innovative product to market, many new businesses can overlook or misunderstand the application of the specific requirements that apply to food businesses. This article addresses the key issues and regulatory considerations to keep in mind when starting a food business.