Trainings & Capacity Building
Practical, industry-focused training designed for African food entrepreneurs
Our Approach
BlackFoodStartups delivers practical training designed for the realities of African and Black-owned food businesses. Our programs combine industry expertise, real-world case studies, and execution-focused learning.
Training Focus Areas
Comprehensive programs covering every aspect of building a successful food business
Food Business Foundations
- Business structure & models
- Regulatory & compliance basics
Product Development & Packaging
- Product-market fit
- Shelf stability & quality control
- Packaging for scale
Branding & Go-to-Market
- Brand positioning
- Storytelling & digital marketing
- Sales & distribution strategy
Operations & Supply Chain
- Costing & pricing
- Sourcing & vendor management
- Production planning
Finance, Funding & Scale
- Financial literacy
- Grant & investor readiness
- Growth strategies
Training Formats
Flexible learning options to suit your needs and schedule
Physical Workshops & Bootcamps
Virtual Masterclasses & Webinars
Cohort-based Programs
Founder Clinics & Mentoring
Our Training Philosophy
Practical over Theoretical
Real-world applications and actionable strategies you can implement immediately.
Africa-market Focused
Tailored for the unique opportunities and challenges of African markets.
Founder-first
Designed with the food entrepreneur's journey and needs at the center.
Execution-driven
Focused on helping you take action and achieve tangible business outcomes.
Ready to Level Up Your Food Business?
Join our next training cohort and gain the skills and knowledge to build a scalable, investment-ready food business.