Bureau of Markets

• Agricultural Signage Program
• Agritourism 
• Commodity Group Assistance
• Exports
• Farmers Market Program
• Farmers’ Market Coupon Program
• Farm Stands
• Farm to School Project
• Logo Programs
• Pick Your Own
• Public Market Project
• Specialty Foods
• Trade Shows
• Wholesale

Specialty Foods

More than 1000 Massachusetts companies produce specialty food products. The Department offers consumer information and resources to those looking to start their own company, improve marketing plans, or attend shows to showcase your products.

• Gourmet Guide: consumer mail order guide[PDF]

• Specialty Products Directory for wholesalers [PDF]

• Getting Started: a check list for launching your business [PDF]

• Food Processor's Resource Manual

• W. Mass Food Processing Center - [PDF] brochure

• Nuestra Culinary Ventures

• New England Food Entrepreneur Online Support

• Co-Packer List

UPDATE - Database of Food & Agricultural Businesses

*The Department is updating our database of food and agricultural businesses. The Bureau of Markets promotes the viability and sustainability of Massachusetts’ food and agricultural businesses through marketing and educational activities. We encourage buyers and consumers to purchase Massachusetts food and agricultural products, assist growers and food businesses in wholesale marketing, direct marketing, export marketing and foster economic development for growers, the specialty food industry and food manufacturers. The Bureau also produces a number of consumer and grower publications, as well as promotes Bay State businesses through our website.

Your response to this survey is very important to us. By completing and returning this survey we will be able to improve our outreach to share programs and businesses opportunities to help your business grow.

For your convenience, click on the following link to complete the survey on-line http://65.96.49.150/MSurvey

For questions, contact Bonita Oehlke, 617-626-1753, bonita.oehlke@state.ma.us. If possible, please complete and return this survey by December 15, 2006.

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources in partnership with the New England Extension Food Safety Consortium have completed a new gateway website featuring information and resources for the specialty food business.  Information includes starting a food business, business and marketing, product development, federal and state regulations, and training and education.  Click here for link.

Related links:

Mass. Specialty Foods Association

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