S01 E28: The SPICE Journey: Unlocking Under-represented Food Entrepreneurs

In this episode of SKUFood Recipes for Success, we sit down with Natalie Frederick-Wilson, Business Advisor at the Centre for Women in Business and program lead for SPICE – the Specialized Program in Cooking Entrepreneurship.With a focus on empowering under-represented women—particularly Black Nova Scotian, Indigenous, immigrant, and newcomer entrepreneurs—Natalie shares how SPICE helps food founders turn their passion for cooking into sustainable, scalable businesses. From accessing commercial kitchens to understanding food safety regulations and navigating co-packing partnerships, she reveals the practical supports and community connections that help level the playing field in Canada’s food industry.Hear how SPICE is reshaping food entrepreneurship through hands-on business training, mentorship, and manufacturing readiness—and why inclusive support systems are key to building a stronger, more diverse food ecosystem.https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-frederick-wilson-338b1873?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_apphttps://www.centreforwomeninbusiness.ca/about/our-team/natalie-frederick-wilson/https://www.centreforwomeninbusiness.ca/learning/spice-specialized-program-in-cooking-entrepreneurship/If you like what you heard leave us a comment or a review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you would like to be on the show, send us an email :[email protected] or  [email protected] informed and up to date about the latest news in the food industry, and follow us on social media:Join our weekly SKUFood newsletter Connect with Peter on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Thanks for listening!