MSU Product Center

06/03/2026

Michigan Cottage Food entrepreneurs now have access to a new, voluntary online registration system for business owners who do not want to list their home address on their product labels.

👉 Learn more here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/productcenter/cottage-food-business-voluntary-registration

05/08/2026

Celebrate National Small Business Week with something new and proudly Michigan-made! 🎉

Horrocks & Company in Battle Creek has selected five exciting new products from emerging food entrepreneurs across the state. This collaboration with the MSU Product Center highlights the innovation happening right here in our local food system.

Coming soon to Horrocks & Company:
✨ Bingo Roasters chocolate bars from Muskegon-https://bingoroasters.com/
✨ Dip Detroit hot honey & seasoning from Detroit
✨ The Still Bar non-alcoholic cocktails from Ann Arbor
✨ Super Duper Drinks pouches from Detroit
✨ Wright's Bites Pretzels from Grand Rapids

Stop in, support local, and discover your new favorite product!

05/07/2026

Join businesses around the state for Michigan Cottage Food Law updates and the launch of the Michigan Cottage Food Business Voluntary Registration system. Learn how registration impacts your labeling options and much more!

Link to Register: https://www.canr.msu.edu/productcenter/cottage-food-business-voluntary-registration

05/07/2026

✨ Now at Westborn Market: Discover What Michigan Is Making During National Small Business Week ✨

We’re excited to spotlight three new Michigan-made products coming soon to Westborn Market—bringing fresh flavor, creativity, and local pride to the shelves!

🌶️ Dip Detroit from Detroit, MI
Perfect for pizza, grilling, dipping, and weeknight meals.

🍯 Locally Made Sweet Treats by Bingo Roasters-https://bingoroasters.com/ based in Muskegon, MI
Artisan chocolate bars made with coffee!

🥤 Travel Friendly Cold Brew by Super Duper Drinks from Detroit, MI
Whether you’re at the soccer game or hiking the trails, this Michigan-made cold brew delivers big flavor on the go.

Supporting Michigan brands means supporting small businesses, local jobs, and the creativity that makes our food system thrive. Westborn Market continues to highlight these “Born Local” products, making it easy to shop and savor the best of our state.

👉 Stop in, discover something new, and taste what Michigan has to offer!

05/06/2026

☕🎉 Big news for Michigan-made products! 🎉☕

In celebration of National Small Business Week, we’re excited to share that Super Duper Drinks was selected for placement in three Meijer stores-Woodward Corner Market, Rivertown Market, and Independence Market 🛒✨

This recognition highlights the incredible talent and innovation of small food and beverage entrepreneurs across our state. Super Duper Drinks is a shining example of how local businesses are making a big impact in the marketplace.

Join us in supporting small businesses by discovering this great product the next time you shop at Meijer!

05/05/2026

Four new locally made products will soon be on the shelves in Hart, MI at Hansen Foods! 🛒✨

Dip Detroit
Smoke'n Butt's BBQ MI
Red Truck Orchards
Bingo Chocolate Spread - https://bingoroasters.com/

These small businesses represent the creativity, hard work, and innovation of Michigan entrepreneurs, and we’re excited to celebrate them during National Small Business Week. By choosing local, you’re supporting families, food makers, and our regional economy-one delicious product at a time.

👉 Stop by Hansen Foods this week to check out what’s new and help us celebrate small businesses doing big things!

05/04/2026

Sweet heat meets small business success! 🍯🔥 To celebrate National Small Business Week, we’re excited to share that Dip Detroit will be on the shelves this summer at all Michigan locations of Fresh Thyme Market! 🎉

This Michigan‑made product is a perfect example of how local food entrepreneurs are turning bold ideas into retail‑ready success. By partnering with Fresh Thyme Market, the MSU Product Center supports emerging brands like Dip Detroit reach new customers.

👉 Look for Dip Detroit’s Hot Honey at Fresh Thyme Market locations this summer and support local small businesses this week—and beyond.

02/26/2026

Did you know MSU offers Better Process Control School?
https://www.canr.msu.edu/courses/msu-better-process-control-school-self-paced-online

02/10/2026

There is still time to sign-up!

Join us February 16 from 7-8:30 p.m. - learn the basics of starting a sauce, salsa or condiment business!

02/02/2026

Friendly reminder- you can still sign up!

Join us next week for the USDA Value Added Producer Grant webinar- cohosted with USDA-RD!
Register at: https://events.anr.msu.edu/2026USDAVAPGWORKSHOP/