This resource guide was created to help individuals who are in the beginning stages of developing a food product and need assistance about where to start. The resource guide gives information about companies who supply primarily to the food industry and how to contact them. The resource guide also contains important regulation information needed for food products. Marketing information is also available to assist people in promoting their food product once the process and proper paperwork has been finalized. Anyone starting a business should refer to this guide for additional insight or to use as as checklist to ensure everything has been completed.

• Building a Food Processing Facility

• State Regulations

• Good Manufacturing Practices Training Video

• Food Processing and Storage Building Plans

• A Construction Industry and Owners Guide to Food Establishments

• Packaging Containers