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Announcing the Michigan First-Generation Farm Mentorship Program
Published on August 21, 2026
Learn from experienced farm mentors through this new opportunity. -
Rules and regulations for selling honey in Michigan
Published on July 9, 2026
A guide for beekeepers who want to process and sell honey or honey related products direct or wholesale. -
Pet treats and chews
Published on July 2, 2026
Licensing, labeling and processing needs for pet treats and chews. -
New voluntary registration system now available for Michigan cottage food businesses
Published on June 22, 2026
A new, optional registration process helps cottage food entrepreneurs strengthen their business readiness. -
What’s trending in packaged food and beverages
Published on June 9, 2026
Insights from the Michigan State University Product Center on new trends in packaged foods. -
Free resource available to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch a food truck business
Published on June 5, 2026
This fillable workbook was authored by the MSU Product Center and the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and is available for free. -
Are you recall-ready?
Published on May 27, 2026
Learn why food and beverage consumer packaged goods businesses should practice mock recalls regularly. -
Best practices for grocery store sampling: Turning a first taste into repeat sales
Published on May 20, 2026
Tips for food businesses on grocery store sampling from the MSU Product Center. -
Westborn Markets and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by selecting three Michigan-made emerging brands as the Westborn Markets’ award winners for 2026
Published on May 5, 2026
In celebration of National Small Business Week 2026, Super Duper Coffee, Asparagus Nuggets and Dip Detroit Hot Honey were selected by Westborn Markets for introduction in their stores. -
Horrocks & Co. in Battle Creek and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by featuring new Michigan-made food products
Published on May 5, 2026
National Small Business Week is May 3-9, 2026. -
MSU Dairy Store and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by featuring new Michigan-made food products
Published on May 5, 2026
National Small Business Week is May 3-9, 2026. -
Meijer Format Stores and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by selecting Super Duper Cold Brew Coffee and Bingo Roasters Coffee Chocolate Bars as the Meijer Award Winners for 2026
Published on May 5, 2026
National Small Business Week is May 3-9, 2026. -
Hansen Foods in Hart and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by featuring new Michigan-made food products
Published on May 5, 2026
National Small Business Week is May 3-9, 2026. -
Fresh Thyme Market and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by selecting Dip Detroit’s hot honey as the “First Time at Fresh Thyme Award” winner for 2026
Published on May 5, 2026
National Small Business Week is May 3-9, 2026. -
Boost your farm or food business: Online grant writing course now available
Published on January 26, 2026
This free course is self-paced and available online to provide food and farm business owners with a better understanding of the grant writing process. -
Tips for personal care, cosmetic and dietary supplement product start-up companies
Published on December 23, 2025
Licensing regulation and labeling requirements for personal care, cosmetic, and dietary supplement products is explored. -
Importance of food safety education: Part 2
Published on December 19, 2025
How a HACCP plan can help prevent foodborne illness. -
Importance of food safety education: Part 1
Published on December 19, 2025
Well-trained employees are key to preventing foodborne illness. -
Apply now for SARE Partnership Grants and SARE Professional Development grants
Published on October 23, 2025
Two grant programs support farm educators and agriculture professionals to address sustainable agriculture issues through collaboration with farmers or train-the-trainer projects. -
MSU Product Center launches new introductory seminar for prospective clients
Published on September 30, 2025
Virtual sessions offered twice monthly will prepare entrepreneurs before registering as clients with the MSU Product Center.
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