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  2025 Michigan Good Food Fund Pitch Competition

  Published on March 7, 2025
  Michigan-based packaged food businesses have an exciting opportunity to pitch their food product business to a live audience the evening before the 2025 MSU Product Center’s Making it in Michigan.

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  More than just funding: Collaborative Support for Michigan Entrepreneurs

  Published on June 6, 2024
  With support from organizations like CRFS, the MSU Product Center, and Michigan Good Food Fund, food and farm businesses have access to necessary business resources and funding assistance.

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  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.

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  2024 Michigan Good Food Fund Pitch Competition

  Published on February 5, 2024
  An opportunity for Michigan-based food and farm businesses to pitch their product and company to secure a financial award from the Michigan Good Food Fund.

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  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.

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  MSU Product Center clients recognized by retail grocery partners at the 2023 Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show

  Published on May 30, 2023
  The 2023 Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show hosted grocery store buyers from across the state, with several Product Center clients winning both shelf space and awards from retailers.

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  Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returned to in-person format for 2023

  Published on April 21, 2023
  MSU Product Center hosted the 14th annual conference on April 20, 2023, at the Lansing Center.

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  MSU Product Center helps Michigan food entrepreneurs survive and thrive throughout pandemic

  Published on August 31, 2021
  The MSU Product Center has helped Michigan businesses and entrepreneurs grow and adapt to the immense challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and has helped Michigan communities with economic recovery and financial resilience efforts.

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  Successful businesses and an equitable, sustainable local food value chain

  Published on April 23, 2021
  In this update, we share how we and our partners are supporting businesses and documenting the impact of the local food value chain.

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  CANR community raises nearly $50,000 on Give Green Day

  Published on March 23, 2021
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) community came together to raise nearly $50,000 for the 2021 Give Green Day on Mar. 16.

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  Learning and acting together for racial equity

  Published on February 10, 2021
  In our first-ever at a glance update, we are sharing highlights of how we and our partners are changing to work more equitably and inclusively.

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  Reflecting on inspiration from 2020

  Published on December 16, 2020
  To our partners and supporters, thank you for all that you have done this year to advance a good food system in Michigan and nationally.

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  MSU Center for Regional Food Systems awarded grant to strengthen local food partnerships in Battle Creek and the Upper Peninsula

  Published on October 23, 2020
  A new project will connect food and farm business owners with networks and partners that can help them prosper.

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  Essential food businesses: Supporting entrepreneurs during the pandemic

  Published on September 30, 2020
  MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and the MSU Product Center are helping food business entrepreneurs acquire skills and financing to succeed during the pandemic.

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  Malamiah Juice Bar gets creative, stands in solidarity with community of Black-owned businesses during pandemic

  Published on July 8, 2020
  Food business owners like Jermale Eddie have been nimbly adapting to the rapidly changing business landscape since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

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  Battle Creek restaurant owner gives back, finds opportunities during coronavirus pandemic

  Published on April 28, 2020
  Creativity and perseverance are defining Michigan food businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

• CRFS Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Published on March 20, 2020
  The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges and concerns to our tables. Please email us if you have a need that we may be able to help with.

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  Your Good Food Story, Your Photos

  Published on March 12, 2020
  Apply by March 31 to get a camera and training or a professional photo shoot!

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  What will it take to advance good food in Michigan? We want to hear from you!

  Published on February 24, 2020
  We need your help to ensure the updated Michigan Good Food Charter provides a robust foundation for the road ahead.

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  Meijer supports communities, entrepreneurs in several ways at Making It In Michigan

  Published on October 10, 2019
  Meijer is the primary corporate partner of the educational conference and trade show and will have buyers on hand looking for products to put on store shelves