{"id":82563,"date":"2021-02-26T20:07:05","date_gmt":"2021-02-27T04:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spring.is\/old\/?p=82563"},"modified":"2021-02-26T20:20:10","modified_gmt":"2021-02-27T04:20:10","slug":"wrapping-up-the-ethnic-food-incubator-with-allison-gibson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spring.is\/old\/programs\/food-innovation\/wrapping-up-the-ethnic-food-incubator-with-allison-gibson\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrapping Up the Ethnic Food Incubator: A Reflection by Program Lead Allison Gibson"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"82563\" class=\"elementor elementor-82563\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-05e358d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"05e358d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-01f2f7c\" data-id=\"01f2f7c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4417308 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4417308\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 13-09-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve just wrapped up our <span style=\"color: #ff5f52;\"><a style=\"color: #ff5f52;\" href=\"https:\/\/spring.is\/old\/programs\/food-incubator\/the-2020-ethnic-food-incubator-program-and-cohort\/\">Ethnic Food Incubator Program<\/a><\/span> in partnership with the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce, and I\u2019m filled with all of the feelings! The 12-week program was the first of its kind in Canada and involved collaboration and mentorship support from partners and sponsors such as BDC, Uber Eats, and Sobeys.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I feel honoured to have been trusted with the tasks of facilitating our weekly sessions and supporting the amazing entrepreneurial group of Black women from all over Canada who are launching new food and beverage products.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I feel proud when I reflect on the progress and the milestones achieved, knowing how challenging it is navigating the world of food entrepreneurship while balancing all other aspects of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I feel hopeful that this program indicates that more opportunities for equitable access to food mentorship and business resources are on the horizon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, I feel inspired to continue with the momentum this program has created, and am excited about what is next.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am confident that the success of this program is a result of the programming, guest speakers, and mentor opportunities being curated to specifically address the needs and challenges that Black female entrepreneurs face. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cookie-cutter approach to business incubation does not work, and holds little to no value for those who face unique systemic barriers. Successful programs are tailored to address the needs of the audiences they seek to engage, and that is something that the team at Spring does best. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I had the full support of an amazing team that consistently checked in with me and on the program to see how they could help. Most notably Heena, our dedicated Impact and Engagement Coordinator, coached me on facilitation best practices and was by my side every step of the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our final Demo Day was a hit and showcased new and innovative food products that many have never seen, and I couldn\u2019t think of a better way to end Black History Month.<\/span><\/p><p>Congratulations to the winners of the Demo Day showcase, <span style=\"color: #ff5f52;\">Fusion Fit Foods<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff5f52;\"><a style=\"color: #ff5f52;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/116_kitchen\/?hl=en\">116 Kitchen<\/a><\/span>,\u00a0and <span style=\"color: #ff5f52;\"><a style=\"color: #ff5f52;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cravingisserved\/?hl=en\">Craving Is Served<\/a><\/span>! Your products are all unique and delicious and I can\u2019t wait to see them on retail shelves everywhere soon.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Congratulations are also in order for all program participants who accomplished great things during the 12-week program: <span style=\"color: #ff5f52;\"><a style=\"color: #ff5f52;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/streetfoodworld.ca\/?hl=en\">Street Food World<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff5f52;\"><a style=\"color: #ff5f52;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dinakafoodndrink\/?hl=en\">Dinaka Food &amp; Drink<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff5f52;\"><a style=\"color: #ff5f52;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jbkels\/?hl=en\">J&amp;B Kelwells<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff5f52;\"><a style=\"color: #ff5f52;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/baccanalle\/?hl=en\">Baccanalle<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff5f52;\"><a style=\"color: #ff5f52;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eight50coffee\/?hl=en\">Eight 50 Coffee<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff5f52;\"><a style=\"color: #ff5f52;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gosioragreens\/?hl=en\">Gosiora Greens &amp; Grains<\/a><\/span>, Sunshine T Catering, <span style=\"color: #ff5f52;\"><a style=\"color: #ff5f52;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sweethomageconfections\/?hl=en\">Sweet Homage Confections<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff5f52;\"><a style=\"color: #ff5f52;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pnbcaterers\/?hl=en\">PNB Caterers<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff5f52;\"><a style=\"color: #ff5f52;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kleentea\/?hl=en\">KLEEN Tea<\/a><\/span>, <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff5f52;\"><a style=\"color: #ff5f52;\" href=\"https:\/\/breadfruitchips.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karoo Snacks<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff5f52;\"><a style=\"color: #ff5f52;\" href=\"http:\/\/seasiscustomspices.ca\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasi\u2019s Custom Spices<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ethnic Food Incubator is the perfect example of why programs and services designed for Black women by Black women are the future, and an important step in the right direction of ensuring food entrepreneurship opportunities are accessible to all. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay tuned for what is next as this is just the beginning of what Spring and I have in store for supporting food innovation and food entrepreneurs!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat Well,<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allison Gibson,<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Innovation Program Manager at Spring Activator<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8eb4fd1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8eb4fd1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-37443bc\" data-id=\"37443bc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91937c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91937c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Follow\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff5f52;\"><a style=\"color: #ff5f52;\" href=\"https:\/\/ca.linkedin.com\/company\/spring-is\">Spring Activator<\/a><\/span> and to stay up to date on our food innovation programming. 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