“Elixirs had been planned before the pandemic,” Kate Lewandowski, co-owner of Elixirs shares. They intended to open during the beginning of the summer of 2020, but eventually opened in October, only to shut down again that following spring. After a tumultuous start for the business, they are excited to announce they are open and ready […]
Mackinac Island sees over a million travelers each season from Michigan and beyond! There is plenty to choose from on the island, from Mission Point Resort to Ryba’s Fudge Shoppe – but you don’t have to hop on a ferry to have a great time. The city of St. Ignace, Michigan is located on the […]
From the Keweenaw Co-op to the Detroit People’s Food Co-op, Michigan is home to many cooperatively owned grocery stores (shoutout to Marquette Food Co-op on celebrating 50 years!)Marquette is now also home to its first cooperatively owned craft brewery, Drifa Brewing Company.
It’s early summer in Michigan! And here at Taste the Local Difference, that means one thing: a new edition of our annual Local Food Guide. We’re busy hand delivering our Guides to a local food business near you! Our Local Food Guide is the ultimate resource for finding local food in your neighborhood, with local […]
Another big wave of support has made its way to Upper Peninsula value-added food producers! As economic recovery efforts across Michigan gather momentum, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is continuing to find innovative opportunities to collaborate with local partners to bring critical support and growth opportunities to small businesses. The U.P. Food Processing Pitch […]
Do you have a mom that goes to her favorite u-pick farm stand every year? A dad who swears by his local farm eggs? If Mother’s Day and Father’s Day always sneak up on you, then check out our suggestions for great gifts to thank Mom and Dad, all while supporting local farms and small […]
We are excited to announce that Taste the Local Difference has partnered with the Upper Peninsula Small Business and Development Center (SBDC) to offer 20 U.P. food and farming businesses online sales and marketing support! Upper Peninsula small businesses, like the rest of the state, have been thrown a lot of curveballs, to put it […]
Are you interested in starting your own farm one day, but looking for a little more experience and mentorship first? The Michigan State University Farm Business Incubator could be for you! Located at the MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center in beautiful Chatham, this program provides access to organically managed land, hoop house space, […]
The Western Upper Peninsula is known for its beauty and remoteness. It’s there where you can see the Porcupine Mountains, the Keweenaw Peninsula, miles of beautiful, tree-lined roads and stunning views of the water. But did you know that the Western U.P. also offers a plethora of unique opportunities to find local food? Whether you’re […]
Like numerous other Michiganders, David Gough grew up with fond memories of visiting the Upper Peninsula as a kid. Every year, he found himself in this magical place where life seemed a little slower and a little more beautiful –he knew that’s where he wanted to end up. When a job opportunity arose that would […]