FOOD BUSINESS
FACILITATION CENTER
The primary purpose of establishing the Food Business Facilitation Center is to foster a thriving and compliant food industry by providing comprehensive support and resources to food business operators. This center aims to streamline regulatory processes, enhance food safety standards, and promote best practices within the industry
Streamlining Compliance
Simplify and expedite the process of obtaining necessary permits, licenses, and certifications for food businesses, ensuring they meet all regulatory requirements.
Fostering Collaboration
Create a network of food industry stakeholders, including government agencies, industry experts,
and business owners, to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration
Supporting Business Growth
O er business advisory services, including market analysis, nancial planning and operational strategies, to help food
entrepreneurs grow and succeed in a competitive market.
Enhancing Food Safety
Provide guidance and training on food safety standards and practices to ensure the highest level of hygiene and safety in food production and handling
Providing Resources
Offer access to resources such as
legal advice, nancial services, and
marketing support to help businesses overcome challenges and achievetheir goals
Promoting Innovation
Encourage the adoption of innovative technologies and practices within the food industry to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and product quality.
Services Overview
The Food Business Facilitation Center aims to provide a comprehensive suite of services designed to support and empower food businesses at every stage of their development. From job placement and internships to technical assistance, financial advisory, and export guidance, the center is dedicated to fostering a thriving and compliant food industry
DESK SUPPORT
A licensing desk typically handles the administration and management of various types of licenses.
Issuing Licenses: Processing applications and issuing new licenses.
Renewals: Managing the renewal process for expiring licenses.
Customer Support: Assisting applicants and license holders with inquiries and issues
To connect food industry professionals and graduates with relevant job opportunities. Also to facilitate internships for food graduates, helping them gain practical experience.
CV Forwarding: Collect and forward CVs of qualified candidates to food industry employers.
Career Counseling: Provide guidance on career paths and opportunities within the food sector.
Internship Programs: Collaborate with food businesses to create internship opportunities.
Placement Assistance: Match food graduates with suitable internship positions.
Mentorship: Provide mentorship and support throughout the internship period.
Technical desk support for licensing, product registration,label registration and certification typically
involves assisting customers or internal start with various technical aspects related to these processes.
Advising on Required Certificates: Providing information on necessary certi cates for different
products or services.
System Support: Providing technical support for any online registration platforms or software
used in the registration process.
Regulatory Guidance: Assist businesses in understanding and complying with local, national, and
international food regulations.
To offer financial advisory services and support to food businesses.
Funding Assistance: Help businesses identify and apply for financial assistance from SMEDA,
local governments funds,youth loan sceems and other funding sources.
Financial Planning: Provide expert advice on financial management, budgeting, and investment.
Grant and Loan Applications: Assist with the preparation and submission of grant and loan applications.
To guide businesses through the process of obtaining certifications and
expanding into export markets.
Export Documentation: Inform businesses about the documents required for
exporting food products.
Capacity Building: Offer training and resources to enhance the export capabilities
of businesses.
Export Requirements: Help businesses understand and meet the requirements
for exporting, including market research, planning, and expenditure analysis.
Feasibility Reports: Prepare feasibility reports focused on export opportunities
and market entry strategies.