April 17, 2024

Battle Creek Food Reimagined Leverages Partnerships to Bring Packaged Foods Entrepreneurship to the Cereal City

Battle Creek Food Reimagined leverages partnerships, including those with MSU-CRFS, to lift up local packaged foods entrepreneurs.

March 7, 2024

Small Businesses, Big Dreams: Michigan Incubator Kitchens

With help from MSU programs, including the Michigan Incubator Kitchen Network, shared-use kitchens are succeeding throughout the state.

February 5, 2024

Valentine’s Date Night Ideas for Local Food Lovers

Do you have your plans for Valentine’s Day? Celebrate love and local food in Michigan!

November 22, 2023

Fig Old-Fashioned

Try this unique Old Fashioned recipe, made using Michigan’s Journeyman Distillery products.

November 10, 2023

Meet Our Marketing Services

Did you know that Taste the Local DIfference works with small food businesses to optimize their marketing?

September 22, 2023

Must-Try Apple Favorites from Michigan Farmers

Can’t decide between a Fuji and an Ida Red? Learn what apples are best from Michigan apple farmers!

August 11, 2023

Immerse Yourself in Local Food Culture at the Market at the Saugatuck Center For the Arts

Connect with Michigan food makers and artists at the same time at the Market at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts!

June 1, 2023

Fathers in the Local Food System

A father’s role extends beyond providing love for his children; it encompasses shaping their values and instilling lifelong lessons. One of the most critical teachings a father can…

May 1, 2023

What’s Your Michigan AVA?

Plan a visit to your favorite AVA! Find out what makes grape growing wonderful in all five Michigan AVAs from local winemakers.

April 28, 2023

2023 Local Food Guide Release Parties

Summer is here and so is the newest edition of our Local Food Guide, a 100-page magazine celebrating Michigan’s local food culture and the food businesses that make…