1: How can the industry model for shared-use commercial kitchens be improved to better serve Minnesota’s growing cottage food industry? 2: How should a business owner approach a life cycle…
People aren’t likely born with an innovation gene, but if there was such a thing, the Asmus family of rural Winthrop, Minn. would likely have it in their DNA. The…
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) hosted its annual New Uses Forum on April 11 in Minneapolis, MN. The daylong event featured lively discussions, expert analysis and networking opportunities. The…
With the demand for low-carbon energy increasing, refiners and energy companies across the globe continue to look to biofuels as a solution for future energy production. As these markets develop…
Throughout its three decade history in Minnesota, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) has collaborated with hundreds of food and beverage entrepreneurs to help turn their dreams into reality. The…
Welcome to the AURI Contract Manufacturing Toolkit Scaling your food product manufacturing with a contract manufacturer can accelerate growth, but it also introduces important responsibilities and risks that every brand…
Unlock the future of plant-based proteins with PURIS VP of R&D, Kushal Chandak. In this episode, discover how a 40-year journey from soy to peas is reshaping the alternative protein…
In this episode, discover how a Minnesota-based collaboration between industry leaders Target and AURI ignited a new pathway for food entrepreneurs to scale nationally. Lauren Pradhan, CEO of Tesser Advisory,…