Jul–Sep, 2019

This edition of the Ag Innovation News marks a milestone for AURI and time to celebrate! Thirty years ago, the Minnesota Legislature showed a great deal of wisdom and foresight in creating an organization to support…

This quarter, Ag Innovation News highlights one of its newest board members, Federico Tripodi. He is AURI’s first-ever Director-at-Large and has extensive experience in agricultural, food and health R&D and product development during his two-decade career in the ag tech and seed industry

While renowned for its pungent aroma, powerful taste and even the mythical, legendary power to ward off vampires, garlic is enjoying a bit of a resurgence around the world. Demand is growing and enhanced by the growth of black garlic. This relatively new product is gaining a foothold in the United States because of its unique gourmet flavor and health-promoting properties.

Created by legislation in 1987 as part of the Greater Minnesota Corporation, AURI began operating as a stand-alone entity in 1989 with the mission of improving the economy of rural Minnesota through value-added opportunities for the state’s agricultural commodities.

Any small business owner will tell you one of the most important keys to success is the ability to publicly promote their goods and offer samples to potential consumers. This is especially true for entrepreneurs and producers in the food and beverage space. Successful products within these sectors rely heavily on consumers trying the product to decide if they like it or prefer it over a competing product before making a purchase.

North Bound: Ag Innovation Showcase moves to Minnesota for 2019 event Conferences and events focusing on innovation and bleeding edge thinking are all the rage these days. Just look online…

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) hosted its third annual New Uses Forum on March 27 and 28 with the event centering around accelerating agricultural innovation and investment. The forum…