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Game Changer for Emerging Food Makers
The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts’ (SBN) 11th Annual Local Food Trade Show of New England will be hosted virtually on March 29, supporting local food businesses as they grow and navigate the complicated journey from selling at farmers markets to the grocery store shelf. This business-to-business event creates a dynamic space for local food producers and local food buyers (retailers, distributors and institutions) to connect. Attending vendors will not only be able to showcase their exceptional products to some of the region’s top buyers, but they will also have access to expert consultations, networking opportunities and targeted sales meetings. Local food buyers will be immersed in the healthiest new products with locally sourced ingredients, gaining a broader understanding of how they can best work with smaller suppliers. This event is hosted by SBN with support from Natural Awakenings, the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture, the Western Massachusetts Food Processing Center and others. SBN hosts events throughout the year to promote local food businesses, including the annual Boston Local Food Festival, in September. To learn more about this and other events, visit sbnmass. org. See ad on page 17. Be sure to let our advertisers know you found them in
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