MSU Product Center

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The Product Center can help develop and commercialize high value, consumer-responsive products and businesses in the agriculture and natural resource sectors in Michigan. The MSU Product Center is a network that assists entrepreneurs in developing products and businesses in the area of food, agriculture, natural resources and the bio economy.

🧼 Keep Food Safety a Priority in Your Business 🍽️Sanitation is one of the most critical elements of running a safe and s...
06/15/2026

🧼 Keep Food Safety a Priority in Your Business 🍽️

Sanitation is one of the most critical elements of running a safe and successful food business. The MSU Product Center’s Sanitation Training for Small Food Establishments is designed to help food entrepreneurs build strong, compliant practices that protect both their products and their customers.

This self-paced, online course covers:

✅ Proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures
✅ Personal hygiene and PPE
✅ Developing and verifying Sanitation Standard Operating
Procedures (SSOPs)

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen your food safety systems, this affordable training is a valuable resource for small food business owners.

👉 Learn more and register for the course
- https://www.canr.msu.edu/courses/sanitation-training-for-small-food-establishments

🌶️ Dreaming of launching your own sauce, salsa, or condiment line? Watch this free MSU Product Center video and learn ho...
06/12/2026

🌶️ Dreaming of launching your own sauce, salsa, or condiment line?

Watch this free MSU Product Center video and learn how to turn your favorite recipe into a real business—from understanding food safety and licensing to preparing your product for market and attracting customers.

Whether you're just getting started or ready to take the next step, this video is packed with practical guidance to help you move from recipe to revenue.

👉 Watch the free webinar
- https://www.canr.msu.edu/videos/bottling-success-webinar-starting-a-sauce-salsa-or-condiment-business

Grow your food business with stronger systems!Are you ready to streamline your operations and set your business up for l...
06/11/2026

Grow your food business with stronger systems!

Are you ready to streamline your operations and set your business up for long-term success? The MSU Product Center offers a FREE 20 minute training video to help you master the basics of writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for your food or beverage business.

✅ Improve consistency and quality
✅ Train staff more effectively
✅ Save time and reduce costly mistakes
✅ Build a more scalable, professional operation

Whether you're just getting started or looking to strengthen your existing processes, this training will walk you through how to create clear, practical SOPs tailored to your business.

👉 Watch the free training here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/courses/standard-operating-procedures-video

🌟 USDA Grant of Inspection Online Course from the MSU Product Center! 🌟Interested in producing meat or poultry products ...
06/10/2026

🌟 USDA Grant of Inspection Online Course from the MSU Product Center! 🌟

Interested in producing meat or poultry products but unsure where to start with USDA inspection requirements? The MSU Product Center offers a USDA Grant of Inspection Online Course designed to guide entrepreneurs through this critical step in scaling their businesses.

This self-paced course walks participants through the essentials of obtaining a USDA Grant of Inspection, including:

✅ Facility, equipment, and operational expectations
✅ Food safety systems like HACCP and SSOPs
✅ Navigating the application and approval process

Whether you're launching a new product line or planning to expand, this course provides practical guidance to help you move forward with confidence.

👉 Learn more and get started today: https://www.canr.msu.edu/courses/usda-grant-of-inspection

Are you recall-ready? For food and beverage entrepreneurs, a product recall can be one of the most challenging moments y...
06/04/2026

Are you recall-ready? For food and beverage entrepreneurs, a product recall can be one of the most challenging moments your business will face—but preparation makes all the difference.

A new article from the MSU Product Center highlights the importance of conducting mock recalls—think of it as a fire drill for your food safety system. These exercises help you test traceability, identify gaps in your records, strengthen response time, and ensure your team knows exactly what to do if an issue arises.

Having a documented recall plan-and practicing it-can protect your customers, your brand, and your business.

➡️ Read the full article: Are you recall-ready?

Celebrate National Small Business Week with something new and proudly Michigan-made! 🎉Horrocks & Company in Battle Creek...
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!

✨ Now at Westborn Market: Discover What Michigan Is Making During National Small Business Week ✨We’re excited to spotlig...
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!

☕🎉 Big news for Michigan-made products! 🎉☕In celebration of National Small Business Week, we’re excited to share that Su...
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!

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Michigan State University/446 W. Circle Drive
Lansing, MI
48824

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+15175803404

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