Our story
It began with a challenge that came full circle.
7 years before Food Web existed, our founder, Justin Andrews, started a small food business in Halifax called Muffin Man Enterprises. He was baking muffins for a local farmers market and was ready to grow, but when he tried to find a licensed kitchen to rent part-time, every door seemed to close.
That experience eventually led Justin back to school to study sustainability and the broader food system. What he discovered through research and interviews was that his story wasn't unique. Food entrepreneurs, caterers, and small producers were running into the same barrier: without access to affordable, part-time kitchen space, their businesses couldn't grow.
In 2023, Justin teamed up with longtime friend and software developer, Keegan Francis, and together they brought the idea for Food Web to Dal Innovates' Lab2Market Launch program, where it was accepted for development. That moment marked the beginning of Food Web: a platform built to make sure no one has to give up on their dream because they can't find a place to cook.
Our journey started with lived experience, and it continues with a mission: to unlock underused kitchens, connect communities, and make local food entrepreneurship possible for everyone across North America.