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Michigan’s Local Food Community
Taste the Local Difference® is Michigan’s local food consulting, media and marketing agency. We specialize in communication strategy for Michigan’s local food businesses. We are passionate about education, building relationships and empowering entrepreneurs. Our team supports purpose-driven brands throughout the state of Michigan with the goal of selling more Michigan grown and produced food across the state.
Grow Your Future with a Food Processing Degree!
Seeking a stable career path in the food industry? Enroll with Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology for a Food Processing certificate!
Get to know the Michigan Food Hub Network
What is a food hub? Food hubs manage connections between local producers with buyers. The Michigan Food Hub Network connects Michigan’s hubs for a stronger local food system.
Let’s hear it for Avalon International Breads!
In the mid-1990’s, Jackie Victor and Ann Perrault created an artisan bakery in Detroit with 4 employees. 25 years later, Avalon International Breads is booming – and setting the example.
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We Know Local Food