The Greater goods is a food industry consultancy based in Collingwood, ON. We help young companies thrive—whether it’s a matter of developing a concept and a brand, sourcing the right ingredients for the right price, finding the perfect manufacturer, or landing domestic or export contracts.

After graduating with a commerce degree, Bernard immigrated to Canada from The Netherlands in 2001. He plunged head-first into the food industry, working with global leader Barry-Callebaut before launching the greater goods. His core strengths are launching brands, developing sales strategies and creating cost-saving solutions.

https://thegreatergoods.ca/

Slow Growing provides financial coaching for food and farm businesses. Our mission is to help you gain clarity and confidence in your small food business finances to grow your business profitably and sustainably.

Simone has worked with 75+ food and farm businesses over the past five years, helping them with everything from financial planning to operational assessments. They are the co-owner of The Conscious Kitchen, a zero-waste, organic prepared meal subscription service based on their farm in Grey County. Their first-hand experience running a direct-to-consumer food business, as well as skill-set in financial planning, budgeting, pricing, and bookkeeping, offers tangible support to grow your business.

https://www.slowgrowing.ca/

Nicole Haney quit her corporate job in 2015 to start a health food bakery - without any business education or experience in the food industry. In just 4 years, she scaled a tiny farmer’s market bakery to a national energy bar business serving hundreds of retailers across Canada, including grocery store chains.

In 2019, she was named Top 20 Under 40 for her business accomplishments. Having built a six figure national brand, Nicole is now a Business Coach, Speaker, and Professor and is incredibly passionate about helping others embrace their dreams and pursue their goals.

https://www.nicolehaney.com/