Calling all would-be food product entrepreneurs

Do you have a great idea for a commercial food or non-alcoholic beverage product you would like to get it in front of food service and retail buyers? If you answered yes, Toronto's Next Great Food Product Contest is for you. Run by the City of Toronto's Economic Development and Culture Division and Enterprise Toronto, the contest will give five participants a chance to pitch their product in front of a panel of industry experts at the 2012 Small Business Forum to be held Oct. 16. The winner will receive six hours of business and industry consultations, eight feet of display space in the City of Toronto's Economic Development booth at the Canadian Restaurant and Food Association Trade Show on March 3 to 5, access to a commercial kitchen in at a reduced rate, and the chance to feature your product on Enterprise Toronto's website. Applications are due Sept. 10.