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Bridge Street Market opens in Grand Rapids
Published on September 12, 2018
Meijer’s new urban store concept offers a variety of locally produced foods. -
Food and beverage product trends: Drink mixers
Published on September 5, 2018
Home drink consumption by 22-44 year old’s gives opportunity for beverage mixers that can be paired with wine and beer, used for relaxing evenings and brunch, or offer the familiar coffee and tea drinks of choice. -
Food label claims: Clearing up the confusion
Published on September 5, 2018
Consumers are focused on looking for a products shelf-life and how healthy the ingredients are above all else. Ease in reading the label and product health benefits are paramount for local artisan food manufacturers. -
Tickets are available for the Sept. 15 Breakfast on the Farm event in Ingham County
Published on September 4, 2018
People wishing to attend the final Breakfast of the Farm event of the year can get tickets on-line or at various locations in the greater Lansing area. -
Starting a licensed food business
Published on August 31, 2018
Starting a licensed food business training will help you understand how to turn your food business idea into a successful commercial reality. -
In spite of inclement weather, the Van Buren County Breakfast on the Farm event went off without a hitch
Published on August 29, 2018
The day started with pouring rain, thunder and lightning, yet nearly 2,300 people came to the first 2018 Michigan State University Extension Breakfast on the Farm event of the season. -
Tickets are available for the August 25 Breakfast on the Farm event in Van Buren County
Published on August 6, 2018
People wishing to attend the first Breakfast of the Farm event of the year can get tickets on-line or at various locations in southwest Michigan. -
PA 116: A farmland preservation program in Michigan that new farmers may not be familiar with
Published on June 25, 2018
Learn more about this program that may be beneficial for your farm -
Breakfast on the Farm hosts are preparing to open their doors to the public in August and September
Published on June 13, 2018
Michigan State University Extension Breakfast on the Farm (BOTF) hosts are getting ready to welcome visitors to the farm. -
Reducing waste one straw at a time
Published on June 4, 2018
Getting rid of plastic straws in the U.S. is a goal of several current social media campaigns. -
MSU Product Center serves a growing Michigan value-added agriculture
Published on May 23, 2018
MSU Product Center Food-Ag-Bio provides business development services and strategic research in the food, agriculture and natural resource sectors in Michigan. -
Food trucks and millennials
Published on May 16, 2018
Learn more about the food preferences and marketing strategies to reach millennials. -
Innovation and Growth
Published on May 14, 2018
Matt Birbeck opens the new Food Processing and Innovation Center. -
An introduction to Michigan lamb
Published on May 9, 2018
Consider expanding your menu to include this local delicacy. -
MSU Product Center Wins the 2018 Industry Ally Award
Published on April 11, 2018
The MSU Product Center was named an Industry Ally at the 2018 Food & Agriculture Awards, presented by Corp! Magazine and the Michigan Food & Beverage Association. -
Free point of sale devices for accepting SNAP benefit payments delayed
Published on March 28, 2018
Stay tuned for information from the Michigan Farmers Market Association. -
Tom Lyons: Innovating for Innovators
Published on March 13, 2018
An experienced entrepreneur, AFRE professor Tom Lyons pushes the boundaries of innovation at the MSU Product Center. -
Smoothies try to standout amid tough terrain of juice and shake market
Published on March 8, 2018
Fighting for market share in the competitive juice and shake market, it’s all about how smoothies can offer variety, audience focus, and purpose for the consumer. -
Being mindful of your health during March Madness
Published on March 6, 2018
Watching the NCAA basketball tournament can be a healthy experience. -
Starting a licensed food business
Published on February 26, 2018
Starting a licensed food business training will help you understand how to turn your food business idea into a successful commercial reality.