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How “GMO-free” gave Cheerios a competitive advantage
Published on February 5, 2014
Market research can help companies of every size determine how they find and communicate their competitive advantage. -
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. -
Planning to sell at a farmers market? Winter is the best time to plan
Published on January 30, 2014
Use the cold winter months to your advantage and create a plan for the upcoming farmers market season. -
Consumer education is all in a day’s work on and off the farm
Published on January 30, 2014
In addition to the daily chores on the farm, it is important for farmers to work on educating the public about who they are, what they do and why it matters. -
Become a label sleuth to detect locally-produced foods
Published on January 28, 2014
This time of year there are just not as many farmers markets open offering fresh local foods. Becoming a label sleuth can help you find those items grown, made and processed locally. -
Michigan wool at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games
Published on January 23, 2014
How a sheep farm that started as a 4-H project sourced wool to Ralph Lauren for closing ceremony athlete sweaters. -
Access to healthy food and why it continues to matter – Part 2
Published on January 10, 2014
Evidence shows that healthy food access continues to be a critical factor for improving both the physical and economic health and well-being of communities. -
Access to healthy food and why it continues to matter – Part 1
Published on January 10, 2014
Evidence shows that healthy food access continues to be a critical factor for improving both the physical and economic health and well-being of communities. -
Winter farmers markets proliferate across Michigan
Published on December 31, 2013
Farmers markets in Michigan are utilizing public spaces in unique ways to continue to provide locally-grown and processed food during the cold winter months. -
Make 2014 the year you connect with your local or regional food system
Published on December 31, 2013
When making your New Year’s resolution, here are three ways you can better connect with your food and the people who produce and process it.