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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. -
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. -
Writing an accurate ingredient statement for packaged food products
Published on July 13, 2023
Helpful tips from the Michigan State University Product Center. -
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. -
Why farm in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula?
Published on May 2, 2023
Low cost land and a laidback lifestyle may seem appealing, but the basics of successful farming in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are the same as everywhere else: careful planning, efficient use of resources, adaptability, commitment and good luck. -
Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returned to in-person format for 2023
Published on April 21, 2023
MSU Product Center hosted the 14th annual conference on April 20, 2023, at the Lansing Center. -
Hummus Goodness recognized with MSU Product Center’s 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Published on April 20, 2023
Hummus Goodness, a Michigan-based, certified women-owned company crafts delicious hummus products for consumers interested in quality ingredients and are tired of the same boring flavors. -
Downey’s Potato Chips awarded the MSU Product Center’s 2023 Start Up to Watch Award
Published on April 20, 2023
Oakland County entrepreneurial family breathes new life into 40-year-old potato chip company.