Mission, Vision, Values
Operated as a not-for-profit, District Ventures Kitchen which focuses on helping early-stage food processors commercialize and scale the development of their food products. District Ventures Kitchen sees potential and builds great food businesses!
Vision
To be a leader and innovator in the development of Ontario’s food manufacturing sector
Mission
Provide a launch pad for education, discovery and success in food product creation and commercialization
Organizational Values
Supporting success by creating an environment that values:
- Commercialization – support food businesses as they take their innovative ideas from concept to store shelves
- Collaboration – encouraging food entrepreneurs to learn from institutions, industry insiders and each other
- Learning – providing the foundations of understanding that will help food businesses to succeed
- Innovation – encouraging entrepreneurs to balance new ideas and best practices in food manufacturing
- Growth – nurturing the growth of the food economy