Food Service & Agriculture

Growers, processors and distributors

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Cooking up new business

Changing food trends lead to winners and losers.

May 17, 2013
Jeff Grogg, a Battle Creek consultant to the food industry across the U.S., sees potential trouble ahead for the sugar industry but lots of new opportunities for the growers and processors of fruits and vegetables. Read More

The mayors agree: It’s Beer Region USA

Furniture City has turned into Beer City USA.

May 17, 2013
Although Grand Rapids has many identities, its love affair with craft beer recently made it the most visible. Read More

The Cakabakery heads to Eastown — and 'Cupcake Wars'

May 17, 2013
It’s a big month for local custom cake and dessert business The Cakabakery. After four years in operation, the bakery is moving into its first retail location, as well as making its national TV debut as a competitor on Food Network’s "Cupcake Wars." Read More

Oscar Mayer drives Wienermobile into town

May 16, 2013
Ever wish you were an Oscar Mayer Wiener? Fulfill your wish with a visit to “Anggie Dogg,” “Kevin Bacon Bits” and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile this weekend. Read More

Sweetie-licious Pie Pantry bakes retro into Downtown Market

May 16, 2013
Downtown Market announced today that Sweetie-licious Pie Pantry will be part of the indoor Market Hall when it opens later this summer. Read More

Montello Meat Market moves to Downtown Market

May 14, 2013
Montello Meat Market is the latest vendor to announce that it will join Downtown Market's indoor Market Hall, which will open later this summer. Read More

Holland Farmers Market opens 2013 season

May 14, 2013
The Holland Farmers Market will open for the season on Wednesday at the Eighth Street Market Place. Read More

Grand Rapids reigns as BeerCity, U.S.A.

May 13, 2013
The results are in — and Grand Rapids has overwhelmingly retained its title as BeerCity, U.S.A. Read More

Ethanol production levels off in Michigan

Plans for five more plants were scrapped.

LANSING — Less than a year after a brutal drought damaged corn crops across the Midwest, the ethanol industry is looking to recover from its first national decline in 15 years. Read More

Downtown Market adds touch of spice to indoor Market Hall

May 9, 2013
The scene at Downtown Market just got a whole lot spicier. Read More