News

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.
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.
Join the Michigan CSA Network Listserv

Published on November 17, 2022
Listserv will connect network of CSA farmers and support organizations.
Functional foods: A rising trend

Published on November 9, 2022
Functional foods add health benefits beyond basic nutritional benefits like protein and fiber.
Four questions to ask when launching a new food product

Published on November 1, 2022
Some tips that could help lead towards a successful launch for your food product.
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.
Become an artisan cheesemaker

Published on July 25, 2022
Going beyond common and making a distinctly appetizing cheese is a skill that will be taught by veteran commercial cheesemakers in an MSU Extension workshop. Cheesemaking as a business is the focus for participants who will experience hands-on learning.
Ice cream and frozen novelty market trends

Published on July 22, 2022
Learn how ice cream and frozen treats are reinventing themselves.