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What makes a strong food brand?

Published on October 11, 2022
Strong brands create loyal customers who purchase more frequently or at a higher price; the Brand Report Card, by Kevin Lane Keller, describes how to build a compelling brand.
Farm carbon for profit

Published on October 7, 2022
New opportunities are emerging to improve farm profitability through carbon sequestration: northwest Michigan farmers can get started through the new Carbon Farming program from Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology.
Ice cream and frozen novelty market trends

Published on July 22, 2022
Learn how ice cream and frozen treats are reinventing themselves.
Michigan’s first African American, women-owned, vegan and allergen-free ice cream shop opens in Wyoming, MI

Published on July 19, 2022
With support from the MSU Product Center and many others, entrepreneur launches new location.
Juice and cider drinks reinvented

Published on June 28, 2022
Learn how juice and cider drinks are reinventing themselves through improved functionality and new category entry.
Food processors that use sesame as an ingredient need to update allergen statements by January 1, 2023

Published on May 18, 2022
Sesame is the ninth major food allergen and must be identified on food labels, according to the FDA.
The next step in your on-farm produce safety work: On-Farm Readiness Review

Published on April 25, 2022
The Michigan on-farm produce safety team helps Michigan produce growers assess their farm’s readiness related to the FSMA Produce Safety Rule.
Making your sauces and seasonings green and local

Published on April 13, 2022
Learn how food manufacturers show they care about the environment and local food.
CSUS alumna spotlight: Jennifer Jermalowicz-Jones

Published on March 1, 2022
Pursuing a Ph.D. in CSUS helped Dr. Jermalowicz-Jones gain the scientific and social science skills needed to run a successful lake management business.
How to sell a rural food business

Published on February 15, 2022
A successful food business sale requires an accurate valuation, positioning the business for transition and marketing to the right buyers.