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Put your business strategy to work

Published on February 3, 2023
Strategy doesn’t stop with a finished strategic plan—to have an impact, it must be integrated into day-to-day operations through culture, rewards and boundaries.
Diversify your food business with synergy

Published on January 6, 2023
Creating new products and entering new businesses brings opportunities and threats, but the key to success is synergy, which comes from economies of scope, market power and unrelated diversification.
Licenses to direct market individual cuts of meat in Michigan

Published on December 19, 2022
Selling meat by the individual retail cut or in bundles requires a license in Michigan.
Global to local: Food trends to watch in 2023

Published on December 16, 2022
Buzz-worthy food product predictions for the New Year.
Ongoing trends in the food industry

Published on December 15, 2022
Wellness trends take an inside-out approach as people continue to look to functional foods and environmental footprints of products.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation and MSU Extension forge partnership to better Michigan communities through fresh sets of eyes

Published on December 2, 2022
First Impressions Tourism (FIT) assessment program assists communities in understanding themselves and unique assets more through visitor experiences.
Sea moss foods and beverages

Published on December 2, 2022
What manufacturers need to know before they go to market with sea moss products.
Food processors – preparing for selling in stores, part 1

Published on November 22, 2022
What you need to know ahead of time to be prepared and ramp up success.
MSU Extension tourism educators partner with St. Clair County 4-H Fair Board to pilot visitor assessment tool and drive future development

Published on November 9, 2022
A new visitor assessment tool was piloted for fairs and festivals to capture feedback on the impressions these events give new attendees.
Functional foods: A rising trend

Published on November 9, 2022
Functional foods add health benefits beyond basic nutritional benefits like protein and fiber.