MSU Extension Agrifood Safety

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  Agrifood Safety

  Providing resources and assistance to fresh produce growers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.

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• Taking your food product to a retailer

  Published on December 3, 2012
  A retailer sheet is a useful tool to have handy when marketing your food product to a local retailer for sale in their store.

• Do I need a license to sell eggs at the farmers market?

  Published on May 28, 2015
  Understand the rules for becoming a Michigan farmers market vendor.

• Some basic steps to develop a food product

  Published on December 31, 2015
  After the marketing work is done, product development is the next step in commercializing a food concept.

• Growing grocery store sales of your food product

  Published on September 15, 2014
  Greg Morano shares his success story of growing his food sales. Find out how he uses placement, relationship, pricing and demos to increase sales.

• Growing your food business: Part 3

  Published on December 15, 2014
  Learn how to grow your business from a direct sales or small wholesale business into a large-scale wholesale business. Michigan food processors offer tips that they have learned through the school of hard knocks.

• Energy drink trends

  Published on November 15, 2012
  Energy drinks sales are on the rise. The greatest potential for new private label companies to get products to market is to partner with one of the top three energy drink companies that provide brand recognition and consumer confidence.

• Find Michigan food products for your business at the Making it in Michigan Conference

  Published on November 1, 2017
  The annual Michigan State University Product Center Making it in Michigan Conference Marketplace is the go-to place to find Michigan-made food items for your business.

• Is there a business in your future?

  Published on February 6, 2015
  Consider these traits for success, and whether you might build a team.

• The MSU Product Center’s HACCP pilot program was a success, thanks to MDARD

  Published on August 3, 2015
  The MSU Product Center’s HACCP plan pilot program, funded by MDARD, leads to economic impact in the state.

• Promoting that new food product: tips for success

  Published on July 24, 2013
  New food products can use mobile couponing to attract young consumers while buy one get one promotions get them coming back for more.

• Growing your food business: Part 1

  Published on December 15, 2014
  Learn how to grow your business from a direct sales or small wholesale business into a large-scale wholesale business. Michigan food processors offer tips that they have learned through the school of hard knocks.

• Beef Jerkey retail sales require a meat processors variance

  Published on March 1, 2013
  New regulations affect those wishing to sell beef jerky at farmers' markets, online or to friends. Learn more about what the plan and application process involve to move your business forward.

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  Food trucks and millennials

  Published on May 16, 2018
  Learn more about the food preferences and marketing strategies to reach millennials.

• New farm project in Grand Rapids, Mich. seeks to provide employment for refugees

  Published on September 10, 2013
  Bethany Christian Services works to partner with Holland Home to create a unique farm.

• Create a family of products for successful grocery store sales

  Published on February 5, 2014
  Creating a family of products through flavor variety and same category additions can boost grocery store profits for food manufacturers.

• The players in the food business game: Part 1

  Published on January 4, 2016
  Knowing who does what is important to getting your food product on the shelf.

• Wholesaling options to grow your food business: Part 1

  Published on August 13, 2014
  Learn about your responsibilities when wholesaling with a cooperative, food hub or door-to-door company.

• 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.

• Smoking fish for commercial use

  Published on November 7, 2016
  Steps to take when smoking fish to reduce the risk of food safety problems.

• As Americans scan their food choices, will they choose to purchase organic?

  Published on March 29, 2015
  Millennials and households with children are the highest consumers of organic foods. Their interest, convenience and price lead to mass retailers and unconventional food retailers as the primary purchase locations.