Orlando's Newest Food Business on the Block
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I start talking after about 15 minutes – I was late (oops!) for the days show!
This is a super info packed show filled with tips, resources and trends for the budding food entrepreneur in Central Florida.
Annual Events/Festivals to Hawk Your Wares
- Central Florida VegFest
- Eat Local Week by Slow Food Orlando
- Winter Park Harvest Festival —> Featuring an Entrepreneur showcase!
Food Preparation
Publications & Find a Farmer
- http://edibleorlando.com – Summer 2012 Edition
- Sustainable Food Guide by the Simple Living Institute
- Florida Market Maker
- Local Harvest plus http://www.localharvest.org/ark-of-taste.jsp (Endangered Varieties)
Local Labels & Packaging
- Online Labels (DIY) —> Longwood
- Label USA (Longwood)
- Express Label (Longwood)
- http://allamericancontainers.com/ —–> containers from miami & tampa
Distribution
- http://localrootsdistribution.com/ —-> Farm to Restaurant Distribution
- http://homegrowncoop.org/ —> new store front, Home Delivery & Pick-up
- Orlando Organics —> Home Deliver Service
Good Example Website
Trends
- Food Trucks & Pedal Powered Street Food
- Supper Clubs (Check out Post Punk Cafe)
- DIY Packaging Promotion: Homemade Cookie Stamp, make your own for packaging: Ace Rubber Stamp
- Slow Money —> pairing the deep pockets with the grassroots food movement
Thanks to Pocas’ Hottest for Inspiring this Show!
Front Porch Radio with Julie Wilder 
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