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2026 Update of Illinois Cottage Food Guide Now Available
FOOD ENTREPRENEURS l The 2026 Illinois Cottage Food Guide, for home producers of food products for sale, is posted on the Illinois Farmers Market Association site...
Bob Benenson
Jun 223 min read
Saluting Winners of Naturally Chicago's 2026 Pitch Competition
NATURAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRY l RMBR Kombucha and Vitaminis' healthy mini-drinks topped a field of strong contenders at Naturally Chicago's annual Pitch Competition...
Bob Benenson
Jun 22 min read
Naturally Chicago's Product Pitch Features Six Rising-Star Brands
ENTREPRENEURS l Naturally Chicago, the region's Natural Products association, will hold its big annual event on 5/27, and 6 rising-star brands will take the stage...
Bob Benenson
May 183 min read
Food Friends I Found at the Massive One of a Kind Holiday Show
FOOD ENTREPRENEURS l Chicago's twice-a-year One of a Kind Market has a wide variety of handmade items. I went for the food, & found friends.
Bob Benenson
Dec 16, 20244 min read
Naturally Chicago Non-Profit Has an Executive Assistant Opening
NATURAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRY l Naturally Chicago, an association that advances the Good Food industry, is seeking an executive assistant...
Bob Benenson
Dec 11, 20241 min read
What's Trending in Food for 2025? Two Major Natural Chains Have Lists
GROCERY TRENDS l It's the season for end of year lists. Whole Foods Market and Fresh Thyme Market have their top consumer trends for 2025...
Bob Benenson
Nov 6, 20241 min read
El Molcajete Brings Good Food Ethos to Mexican Sauces
MEXICAN COOKING l The mole sauces and salsas that Ernesto Rodriguez makes are tasty. They also come with his strongly values-based approach.
Bob Benenson
Jul 29, 20243 min read
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