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2024 Making It In Michigan Trade Show awards
Published on May 3, 2024
Michigan retailers invite food entrepreneurs to sell in their stores. -
Mushroom Angel Co., LLC wins MSU Product Center’s 2024 Start Up to Watch Award
Published on April 24, 2024
This Woman- and Black-owned, Detroit-based business is bringing alternative protein products to the market. -
The MSU Product Center awards M&R Pickling the 2024 Value-Added Agriculture Award at the Making It In Michigan Conference
Published on April 24, 2024
M&R Pickling is an Amish-owned canning company. -
The MSU Product Center awards Protein Pints as the 2024 Young Innovator of the Year at the Making It In Michigan Conference
Published on April 24, 2024
Protein Pints is a delicious protein ice cream. -
Chunk Nibbles recognized as the MSU Product Center’s 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year
Published on April 24, 2024
This award recognizes business success and a commitment to charitable giving. -
Sticky Spoons Jam, LLC wins MSU Product Center’s 2024 Best Barrier Buster Award
Published on April 24, 2024
This veteran-owned, women-owned, and Black-owned Business has been working hard to expand. -
Agritourism Summit and Pre-Summit Farm Tour set for May 7-8 in Traverse City
Published on February 29, 2024
Register now for the inaugural Agritourism Summit and Farm Tour, featuring educational sessions and networking opportunities. -
MSUFCU offers three educational videos on business planning and financing for entrepreneurs
Published on February 13, 2024
MSU Product Center clients are encouraged to access this information to help grow their businesses. -
MSU Extension launches Selling Food in Michigan Quick Reference Guide
Published on February 1, 2024
Introducing a new resource to provide information about specific products and business start-up procedures for food entrepreneurs. -
Free “How to Start a Food Truck” online course now available in Spanish
Published on January 29, 2024
The MSU Product Center is pleased to support entrepreneurs interested in launching a mobile food business with a self-paced course in Spanish. -
Entrepreneurs: Get your degree with free in-district tuition at Michigan community colleges
Published on January 22, 2024
The Michigan Reconnect program offers free tuition for Michigan residents ages 21 and over who have not yet earned a degree. -
Farm business management course for farmers of color registration now open
Published on January 12, 2024
Learning series to support more farmers of color with education on the importance and process of keeping good financial records and understanding historical inequities in agriculture and financial systems. -
Part 2 of the preventative controls for human food training course is now available to take
Published on November 28, 2023
Michigan State University Extension is now offering on-site group training for Michigan food companies! -
Food manufacturers guide to date labeling and lot codes
Published on November 14, 2023
What are they for and why are they used? -
Restaurants packaging and selling their signature sauces, dips and more
Published on November 9, 2023
What you need to know ahead of time to be prepared and successful. -
Food processors – Preparing for selling in stores, part 2
Published on October 20, 2023
What you need to know ahead of time to be prepared and ramp up success as a food processor. -
Three food businesses win $20K at Start Garden Demo Day
Published on October 5, 2023
The annual event held in Grand Rapids, Michigan took place on September 20, 2023. -
Food product development at MSU: Scale up to retail sales
Published on September 19, 2023
The MSU Food Processing and Innovation Center (FPIC) supports the development of new food products through research and development, process development, proof of concept, product trials and product launch to retail. -
Pet treats and chews
Published on September 12, 2023
Licensing, labeling and processing needs for pet treats and chews. -
Is my food product safe on the shelf?
Published on September 7, 2023
MSU guides entrepreneurs with low-acid food products to get them safely on the shelf.