August 4, 2016
Great Manitoba Food Fight Celebrates Decade of Showcasing New, Local Favourites
– – –Manitoba Food Entrepreneurs Invited to Participate in Annual Competition: Eichler
The Manitoba government is inviting entrepreneurs to compete and celebrate 10 years of delicious, locally made food products at the Great Manitoba Food Fight this fall, Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced today.
“We’re calling on Manitoba’s food entrepreneurs to compete in and celebrate this milestone with us at the 10th annual Great Manitoba Food Fight,” said Eichler. “We know our province is home to tasty, unique foods and beverages that are ready to take the next step toward commercialization and the larger marketplace. This competition is designed to help Manitobans take the next step forward with their food-based businesses.”
The Great Manitoba Food Fight (GMFF) is sponsored by the Manitoba government in partnership with De Luca’s Specialty Foods Store and Food & Beverage Manitoba. It is a competition for Manitoba food entrepreneurs interested in commercializing their new food products, with three product development and service awards available to be won. A judging panel awardsprizes, including cash and services valued at $3,500, $7,000 and $10,000.
The deadline to apply is Aug. 19. Ten competitors will be selected to compete in the GMFF, which will take place on Sept. 21 at the De Luca’s store in Winnipeg.
Over the last 10 years, more than 100 entrepreneurs have competed in the GMFF. A number of products that have won awards in the GMFFhave gone on to havecommercial success.
More information about the GMFF and the application form are available at www.gmff.ca or by calling 204-841-4084.
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