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Have you tried calling and explaining your situation?
Great idea. I have a friend that wants to build an APP similar for the supermarket industry. Maybe there is some collaboration here. You can text me on 021 930 916 and I can pass on his details.
What kind of food producer are you.
Have you reached out to potential participants that could be of interest yet?
There are a lot of online options either established or being developed daily from My Food Bay to things like http://www.hypermeat.co.nz http://www.foodme.co.nz http://www.bidfood.co.nz. Bidfood traditionally a wholesaler to restaurants but have moved to online/consumer.
Hypermeat want to expand their range wider than meat, perhaps get in touch if you have something of interest.
Rob Fyfe is also tasking as a conduit to the government private enterprise to help with PPE efforts.
Do you have an accountant or someone with good skills that can spreadsheet the forecasting of ins/outs of $ with the assumptions that these are based on?
If the business is a start-up the usual rules apply and that is equity would be required for any setup costs…only funding available would be for working capital (overdraft) and asset financing for any big equipment purchases
If property is involved different story and you could leverage up, based on usual development parameters
Whats your financial exposure/position like currently? Understanding this better helps build a plan outwards.
Peer review your B/plan before going to bank is advisable. Do you have any governance/mentor support around you?