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Ethnic food an emerging market for processors
Published on February 3, 2013
The ethnic food market is forecasted to grow by 20.3 percent by 2017 as consumer interest increases and food product development sharpens its focus. -
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. -
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. day of service
Published on January 15, 2013
There are many ways to get involved and celebrate this national event on January 21. -
Eight key conditions of a sanitation SOP
Published on January 9, 2013
Food processor will need to demonstrate their sanitation processes, regulators will be looking for these eight key points in the sanitation plan. -
Consider adding Michigan whitefish to your healthy diet for the new year
Published on January 7, 2013
Michigan Whitefish is a great choice for those wanting to eat local and healthy food. -
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. -
Attention Agricultural Producers: USDA Value-Added Producer Grants can help you expand
Published on December 31, 2012
This matching grant program to be announced in early 2013 provides farmers with planning grants and working capital. -
FDIC and SBA announce MSU-taught business financial education
Published on December 31, 2012
New and aspiring entrepreneurs benefit from Money Smart for Small Business Program offered from Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Small Business Administration. -
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. -
Advice for parents on developing leadership qualities in children
Published on December 11, 2012
Experts from Aquinas College and Michigan 4-H provide advice to parents on developing leadership qualities in children. -
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. -
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. -
Grand Rapids schools offer healthy meal choices
Published on November 27, 2012
Even students with special dietary needs can find options in Grand Rapids Public Schools. -
Productive human resources equals business sustainability
Published on November 27, 2012
Efficacious use of human capital requires equitable and useful management review. -
Make money on each sale
Published on November 26, 2012
Successful management of a business requires pricing to ensure profits. -
Techniques for citizen participation in the comprehensive planning process
Published on November 15, 2012
University of Wisconsin Extension guide provides helpful research-based information. -
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. -
Cottage Food Law paves the way to establish food businesses
Published on October 31, 2012
Entrepreneurs who started their business under the Cottage Food Law are moving into commercial food production. -
Northwest Michigan has dynamic agriculture entrepreneur business team
Published on October 31, 2012
Six organizations are leveraging resources resulting in a three-person team to assist agriculture-related entrepreneurs.