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Expanding equitable access to mobile food business resources for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs in west Michigan
Published on September 1, 2023
MSU Product Center staff joined with partners to modify the successful “How to Start a Food Truck Business” online course into a four-session, in-person workshop series offered in Spanish. -
Writing an accurate ingredient statement for packaged food products
Published on July 13, 2023
Helpful tips from the Michigan State University Product Center. -
Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”
Published on July 13, 2023
Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen. -
Understanding shelf-life testing for packaged food products
Published on June 30, 2023
Helpful information from Alliance Analytical Laboratories based in Coopersville, Michigan. -
MSU partnership offers free services to food businesses
Published on June 28, 2023
Making It In Michigan First Time Vendor Program is powered by Pure Michigan Business Connect and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. -
MSU Product Center clients recognized by retail grocery partners at the 2023 Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show
Published on May 30, 2023
The 2023 Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show hosted grocery store buyers from across the state, with several Product Center clients winning both shelf space and awards from retailers. -
Village of Cassopolis is FIT for action
Published on May 16, 2023
MSU Extension's First Impressions for Tourism (FIT) assessment program provides communities with valuable feedback that can be turned into action. -
Last Mile Café in Grand Rapids, Michigan recognized with the 2023 Young Innovator Award from the MSU Product Center
Published on April 20, 2023
This award honors the company for its innovation in charitable giving and commitment to sustainability. -
MSU Product Center recognizes Hallstedt Homestead Cherries with Best Barrier Buster Award
Published on April 20, 2023
Despite challenges, this northern Michigan cherry farm survives and thrives. -
Fat Baby Hot Sauce recognized with the MSU Product Center’s 2023 Value-Added Agricultural Product Award
Published on April 20, 2023
Fat Baby’s farm-to-table hot sauce is made from hot peppers grown in Clare County, Michigan.