AURI’s Crookston facilities are located on the campus of the University of Minnesota, Crookston. In addition to staff offices, the facilities include a fermentation and chemistry lab and a food lab.
Crookston Facility
- UMC Campus, Owen Hall
- PO Box 599
- Crookston, MN 56716-0599
- p 218.281.7600 | f 218.281.3759
Fermentation and Chemistry Laboratory
AURI’s chemistry lab is used for the research and analysis of industrial products and microbiology. This facility is used to support projects that have the potential to introduce agricultural commodities as ingredients for industrial products. Capabilities include: microbiological analysis gas analysis fermentation
Food Laboratory
AURI’s product development lab in Crookston is available to those seeking to introduce new foods to the marketplace. It is especially focused on smaller companies and entrepreneurs who are developing and commercializing new food products. Capabilities include: food formulation and reformulation nutritional assessment regulatory assistance sourcing ingredients and equipment
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