Marketing

Sourcing foods in Michigan earns restaurants’ honors

During the 50th annual Michigan Restaurant Show in Novi, five Michigan restaurants were presented with “Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT” awards. The awards – established to recognize restaurants that source fresh Michigan fruit, vegetables, meat, fish,... more »

Consumers see ‘organic’ and ‘non-GM’ food labels as synonymous

Consumers are confused between foods labeled as “organic” and “non-genetically modified,” according to a new study led by a University of Florida professor. In fact, researchers found that some consumers view the two labels as... more »

United Fresh efforts spur 5,000 salad bars in schools

In just seven years, Salad Bars to Schools, a public private partnership founded by United Fresh Start Foundation, Whole Foods Market, Chef Ann Foundation and the National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance, has given salad bars... more »

Berry tunnel use, consumer preferences surveyed

TunnelBerries researchers Kathy Kelley and Kathy Demchak, both Penn State University personnel, will administer two Internet surveys to learn about growers’ experiences with high and low tunnels and consumer behavior and attitudes toward tunnel production.... more »

Ugly produce? No such thing at Michigan-based retailer

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has found a perfectly-imperfect fit for customers interested in reducing food waste and sacrificing aesthetics for savings. Meijer now offers a unique line of Misfits produce that helps connect shoppers to tasty... more »

Cornell conference focuses on starting in agritourism

Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University are offering a hands-on workshop to prepare farms in New York, both beginning and experienced, to enter new... more »

Coalition formed to defend, improve NAFTA’s benefits

Several U.S. and Canadian fruit and vegetable companies—including Driscoll’s, Taylor Farms, Mission Produce and Wonderful Citrus introduced on Aug. 31 the Produce Coalition for NAFTA, which supports efforts to protect and modernize NAFTA while maintaining... more »

Wireless technology to help Michigan farmers’ markets

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) and farmers' markets across Michigan that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, also known as the SNAP Bridge Card will have access to added resources in 2018. MIFMA... more »