Producer Application | Taste of Nova Scotia

Membership Application for

Producers

Taste of Nova Scotia is a unique, province wide marketing program whose members are committed to providing exceptional Nova Scotia culinary products and experiences. All producer/processor applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the following membership criteria.

What comes next?

Determining Qualification
All applicants will be visited by a Taste of Nova Scotia representative to evaluate and review risk assessment and quality management practices and to determine if the information provided qualifies applicants for membership. The Taste of Nova Scotia quality standards committee will review the application and evaluation findings. The committee will then make its recommendation to the Taste of Nova Scotia Board of Directors during a scheduled board meeting. The Taste of Nova Scotia Board of Directors will then vote on final approval for membership.

Producer/Processor Member Fee Structure
Producer-Processor membership fees are based on gross sales last year and are as follows:

$200,000 or less: $540.75+ HST
$200,001-$350,000: $810.60 + HST
$350,001-$500,00: $1,076.09 + HST
$500,001-$1,000,000: $1,622.25 + HST
Over $1,000,000: $2,163.00 + HST

SECTION 1 Business Details

Registration & Contact Person

Registered name of business *

Operating name of business *

Business owner or manager *

Contact Person *

Contact Position *

Contact Phone *

Contact Email *

Mailing Address *

City/Town *

Postal Code *

Address & Contact Details

Physical Address *

City/Town *

Postal Code *

Phone *

Fax

Email *

Website *

Social Media Details

Instagram

Facebook

Product Information

Brand Name of Product *

Product Description *

Primary Origin *

Where Processed/Packaged *

SECTION 2 Business Description

Please provide a brief description your company and products. If you provide a consumer experience please describe the experience and how it exemplifies a Nova Scotia culinary tourism experience. Please note this description may be used in Taste of Nova Scotia promotional materials.

Business Description *

SECTION 3 Producer Membership Fee Structure

Producer membership fees are based on gross annual sales of product. Please select the applicable fee:

Membership Fee

Application Fee: $100/business

Please note the $100 application fee will be applied to the remaining Taste of Nova Scotia membership fees for all successful applicants. You will receive an email confirmation following the submission of your online application. Follow the link provided to pay your application fee online, or send a cheque to the Taste of Nova Scotia office.

Your application will not be considered until payment for the application fee is received.

SECTION 4 Eligibility Questionnaire

Please help Taste of Nova better understand your company by answering each of the following questions. Please note the questions in bold are minimum required standards for Membership with Taste of Nova Scotia. If you do not meet some of the required standards please contact Taste of Nova Scotia.

Facility Questions

Member companies must have a head office and production facility in Nova Scotia and an ongoing interest in contributing to a healthier Provincial economy. They must produce a readily identifiable Nova Scotia product and utilize NS primary production, goods and services whenever practical.

Do you have a head office in Nova Scotia?

Do you have a production/processing facility located in Nova Scotia?

Is the product produced and/or processed in Nova Scotia by the applicant?

Is this product grown in Nova Scotia by the applicant?

Do you actively support purchasing of goods and services from other Nova Scotia firms when supply is available and quality and price are competitive?

Is your company’s brand or corporate identity affixed to the product?

Product Safety & Assurance

Member companies must comply with applicable regulatory requirements and will demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement through quality assurance documentation (e.g., HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, ISO).

Do you have a federal or provincial licence to operate a food facility?

Do the products you sell fall under provincial and/or federal regulations?

Have you consulted a health and safety office for clarification of your legal responsibilities as a producer of food sold for human consumption?

Have you documented minimum acceptable quality standards for your product?

Are key ingredients & starting materials evaluated for acceptability prior to use for production?

Do you check and document cleanliness of the processing environment and food equipment prior to start of daily production?

Do you use product and premises inspection checklists with defined acceptance and rejection criteria?

Do you have a written traceability program and recall plan?

Business Sustainability & Accountability

Member companies will have demonstrated an ability to sustain operations and must develop and maintain marketing, customer satisfaction and customer service strategies in sync with the Taste program philosophy. Membership terminates on change of ownership. New owners may apply for reassessment.

Do you have a business continuity plan?

Do you have a business succession plan?

Can you provide two credit references, upon request?

Do you have a minimum $2,000,000 public liability insurance coverage?

Do you plan to use the Taste of Nova Scotia logo?

Do you anticipate adding to your product offerings within the next three years?

Product Quality and Food Safety Knowledge

Have you investigated food safety hazards and risks typically associated with this type of product?

Product Food Safety Details *

Product Food Safety Plans *

SECTION 5 Declaration of Accuracy

Restaurant membership in Taste of Nova Scotia is based on a per seat basis for year round and seasonal operations. Please select which category you belong in:

I declare that all information contained in this document is accurate at the time of signature.

I have read and commit to the Taste of Nova Scotia producer membership criteria.

I agree to notify Taste of Nova Scotia of any changes to my business resulting in it no longer meeting all the required standards.

I understand that my business may be visited during the operating season to ensure that all Taste of Nova Scotia required standards are being met, and that if the standards are found to not be met, my participation in Taste of Nova Scotia will be suspended or revoked.

Applicant’s name *

Applicant’s Position *

Date *

Thanks for your application! A Taste of Nova Scotia staff member will respond to you soon with next steps.