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In search of marketing data
Published on December 8, 2017
A primary need in starting a new food business is to gauge the market potential and research should involved all aspects related to the market. -
Michigan 2018 Wine Grape Vineyard Establishment Conference announced
Published on November 29, 2017
The February 2018 Wine Grape Vineyard Establishment Conference will provide essential elements for those exploring entry into Michigan’s expanding winery industry. -
2018 Winter statewide FSMA-defined grower safety trainings announced
Published on November 22, 2017
Get the training you need through one of 11 grower training courses that satisfy the Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule certification requirement. -
Add Michigan-grown poultry to your menu
Published on November 14, 2017
Michigan poultry is available year round. -
Food production foibles
Published on November 2, 2017
Having a licensed product along with a licensed facility are a great beginning. What could possibly go wrong? Plenty. -
Find Michigan food products for your business at the Making it in Michigan Conference
Published on November 1, 2017
The annual Michigan State University Product Center Making it in Michigan Conference Marketplace is the go-to place to find Michigan-made food items for your business. -
There’s still time to attend the FSMA-defined grower safety trainings before the year’s end
Published on November 1, 2017
Get the training you need with grower training courses that satisfy the Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule certification requirement. -
Making it in Michigan conference marks its tenth year
Published on October 26, 2017
Explore or strengthen your food business concept with the help of the MSU Product Center Making it in Michigan Conference. -
Cultivate Michigan initiative promotes Michigan cabbages by hosting a field trip
Published on October 25, 2017
A recent Cultivate Michigan field trip in southeastern Michigan highlighted the importance of the cabbage crop to farmers and consumers, and its versatility and value to institutional food purchasers. -
Some food hubs are not qualified end users under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
Published on October 9, 2017
Many growers think they are eligible for a qualified exemption under the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule because they sell to a food hub. A recent response from the FDA says this may not be the case.
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