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Food retailing has shifted from corner groceries, to supermarkets to supercenters
Published on February 11, 2013
The evolution of the groceries have left many living in urban areas without easy access to fresh food. -
Marketing healthy food products to young consumers
Published on January 21, 2013
Today, surging popularity of mobile devices among children has led to new marketing strategies that bring food product marketing right to their fingertips. -
PH meter is an important tool for food processors
Published on January 2, 2013
Some food processors will need to check pH when making certain food products. -
Recall plan for food businesses a priority
Published on December 18, 2012
Business owners need to ensure that they are prepared for a voluntary or involuntary recall of their food product. Creating a recall plan will ensure that a company can respond in a timely and effective manner to protect both their company and consumers. -
Protect your food product from intentional harm with ALERT system
Published on December 18, 2012
Small and large business owners can implement strategies to protect their food product from intentional contamination with ALERT, which deals with suppliers, inventory, staff, security and threat response. -
MSU Extension economic developer presents class on Michigan’s Cottage Food Law
Published on December 10, 2012
Learn how to start your home kitchen business on December 17 at Spies Public Library at 10 a.m. -
Food Canning Establishment registration needed for some food processors
Published on November 29, 2012
Are you making low-acid, high-acid or acidified foods? You’ll need to register your kitchen. -
Farm to School continues to prosper in northwest Michigan
Published on September 24, 2012
The Farm to School program is thriving in northwest Michigan, setting an excellent example of the impact the program has on sustaining regional food systems -
Public Act 178 is important to all Michigan residents
Published on September 20, 2012
What does Public Act 178, effective October 1, mean for Michigan residents? It means Michigan’s Food Law of 2000 is updated to more accurately reflect changes made at the federal level and to improve outdated areas of Michigan’s law. -
Organic foods: Understanding the labels
Published on June 29, 2012
Sometimes it seems that making a choice in the produce aisle is harder than it needs to be; start with gaining an understanding of what the labels mean – and don’t mean.