Food Business & Regulation

Starting or growing food business in Michigan is an increasingly popular entrepreneurial activity. Going from concept to reality is possible by matching your vision with the educational resources and technical assistance available through Michigan State University Extension. Whether you are a specialty food business or agri-business industry leader, MSUE offers business counseling, technical assistance and specialized services customized to your business. Resources include assistance with business planning and information regarding both Michigan and federal food business regulations, including those who produce food under Michigan’s Cottage Food Law.  Specialized services available through clients of the MSU Product Center—Food, Ag, Bio include recipe commercialization, packaging and labeling assistance and other services for product development and product launch.

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• Deadline extended to comment on Food Safety Modernization Act’s produce safety rule

  May 20, 2013 | Phil Tocco | The deadline for comment on the Food Safety Modernization Act proposed produce safety rule has been extended another 120 days (until Sept. 16). Here is information on how to comment.

• Michigan local foods rising in popularity

  May 3, 2013 | Terry McLean | The 2013 Locavore Index ranks Michigan as 22nd in terms of commitment to local foods.

• The role of a local food policy council

  May 2, 2013 | Michelle Walk | Local food policy councils have the ability to affect change without having to enact legislation.

• Consumers are creating demand for groceries from non-traditional retail sources

  May 1, 2013 | Randy Bell | From tech-savvy millennials to seniors, more people are seeking new and convenient ways to buy their food.

• Scope, scale and the start-up urban farmer

  April 27, 2013 | Frank Gublo | Can an urban farm generate enough income to be financially sustainable?

• Apps for urban agriculture and market gardens

  April 27, 2013 | Frank Gublo | 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

  April 26, 2013 | Diane L. Smith | Learn more about how to prepare your business to sell a prepared food at a farmers market this summer.

• Processing meat? You may need a variance to be legal

  April 26, 2013 | Jeannine Schweihofer | Specialized meat processors need a variance from MDARD. Attend a training May 21, 2013 to learn about the application process.

• Social media has the opportunity to influence food preferences

  April 24, 2013 | Brenda J. Reau | Market research shows that consumers are learning about food options through social media.

• Food products for niche markets

  April 13, 2013 | Diane L. Smith | Learn more about how to develop a niche food product that will stand out from the rest.

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