Business Development

MSU Extension and the MSU Product Center—Food Ag Bio focus on assisting entrepreneurs who develop and commercialize high-value, consumer-responsive products and businesses.

News

Juice industry regulations to concentrate on

Published on December 12, 2018

Manufacturers of packaged juice need state licensing, production in a commercial kitchen, correct labeling and most likely a food safety plan along with a Process Authority Review to sell their product in Michigan.

Tea trends

Published on December 11, 2018

Tea holds a large consumer consumption rate and future sales point to interest in healthy and premium options for expanded sales and prices.

Considering a new winery or hard cider business? Attend the Winery Development Conference

Published on December 6, 2018

Prospective winery licensees will obtain basic information about starting a winery or hard cider business in Michigan by participating in the one-day winery development conference to be held Mar. 7, 2019.

Untapped funds in your rural community

Published on December 6, 2018

You could be missing out on loan programs for your home or business if you reside in a rural area.

MSU hosts an innovative Financial Management Boot Camp for Food Hub managers

Published on November 29, 2018

The Food Hub specialist at the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, and members of the MSU Extension Community Food Systems team paired up to host a statewide financial management boot camp in Flint, MI.