USDA: Food Hubs Emerging As Viable Business Model Supporting Regional Food Systems

April 22, 2011 USDA

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today released the results of a nationwide analysis of food hubs and provided highlights of how Michigan can tap into USDA’s ‘Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food’ initiative, which promotes local and regional food systems by stimulating community economic development and facilitating efforts to expand access to affordable fresh and local food.

Hearthside Food Solutions Receives Michigan Tax Credits For New Jobs

Hearthside is a privately held company providing manufacturing and packaging services to nationally branded snack food companies. The company plans to spend $17.5 million to increase production at three local plants, adding 302 jobs over five years.

CupcakeStop Bakery Rides Again

CupcakeStop is back from the dead. After a monthlong hiatus, during which the future of the two-year-old bakery remained in question, CupcakeStop has been revived by co-owner Richard Kallman. The company will resume selling cupcakes and other treats from two trucks on Wednesday and will also reopen its wholesale and retail bakery in Montclair, N.J.

In-Store Bakery Opportunity To Reach More Consumers

April 22, 2011 Perishables Group

New research from the Perishables Group reveals in-store bakeries may not be meeting the needs of a broad consumer base.

Lifeway Foods Kefir Products Enrolled In Non-GMO Project

April 22, 2011 Lifeway Foods, Inc.

Just in time for April’s all-natural Earth Day celebrations, Lifeway Foods, Inc., (Nasdaq: LWAY) announced today that its entire lineup of delicious probiotic Kefir, Frozen Kefir, Helios , ProBugs , and BioKefir beverages has been enrolled in the nonprofit Non-GMO Project for the company’s rigorous avoidance of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).