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Meal replacement and diet bars aim for new flavors and friendly packaging
Published on June 10, 2013
Meal replacement and diet bar companies should aim for new flavors and friendly packaging to attract consumers. -
Sales rise for meal replacement bars and diet bars
Published on June 7, 2013
Health bars, meal replacement bars and diet bars are expected to have a sales growth by 2016. -
Celebrating Made in Michigan week at school cafeterias
Published on May 23, 2013
Students enjoy a variety of healthful local foods in May. -
To tweet or not to tweet: Why is Twitter so popular?
Published on May 5, 2013
Understand why Twitter is used by millions is key to using Twitter successfully. You must assess whether Twitter is the right social media tool for your business, farm or farmers market to reach out to customers and community. -
High school students liked Michigan lamb for lunch
Published on May 2, 2013
Kentwood, Kelloggsville and Grand Rapids Public schools served several Michigan lamb dishes in mid-April 2013. -
Scope, scale and the start-up urban farmer
Published on April 27, 2013
Can an urban farm generate enough income to be financially sustainable? -
Apps for urban agriculture and market gardens
Published on April 27, 2013
Technology can help the urban grower manage their market gardens -
Farmers markets: Everything you need to know to sell your prepared food this farmer market season
Published on April 26, 2013
Learn more about how to prepare your business to sell a prepared food at a farmers market this summer. -
Food products for niche markets
Published on April 13, 2013
Learn more about how to develop a niche food product that will stand out from the rest. -
Celebrating Earth Day helps youth develop leadership skills
Published on April 13, 2013
Many Earth Day events give youth a chance to create positive change. -
An experienced entrepreneur offers tips on selling your food product
Published on March 16, 2013
Learn more about how to use prepare for and navigate the world of selling your food product in local food stores. -
Alternative wholesale outlets for food products
Published on March 16, 2013
Learn more about alternative wholesale outlets for food products based on the preferences of generations and access to food stores. -
Several “healthy corner stores” in Grand Rapids ready to expand
Published on March 7, 2013
W.K. Kellogg Foundation grants neighborhood ventures funds to expand the program to 10-12 more stores over the next two years. -
Preserve your farm through purchase of development rights if you have an expired oil and gas lease
Published on March 7, 2013
Farmland owners should be prepared to sign an Affidavit of Non-Production at closing. -
Beef Jerkey retail sales require a meat processors variance
Published on February 28, 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. -
Practical reasons to know your food product’s shelf life
Published on February 28, 2013
Shelf life helps determine how and where you can market your commercial food product. -
Salty snacking: Research shows more people eating on the go
Published on February 23, 2013
Just because people are snacking more doesn't mean they want junk food. Opportunities abound for healthy, filling, durable snacks. -
Farm-to-school success story: Grand Rapids Public Schools adds Michigan dry beans to its menu
Published on February 21, 2013
400 pounds of black beans from Carlson-Arbogast Farms served at in GRPS schools. -
Flu and making sure your business is prepared
Published on February 12, 2013
Product, employee and customer health should be first priority. Food business owners must be well prepared for sick employees. -
Oil and gas leases can affect farmland owners' purchase of development rights
Published on February 11, 2013
One option for property owners: Preserving their land through a purchase of development rights program