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Opinions of Minnesota School Lunch Professionals About Minnesota Food Products

In August 2017, AURI and the Stine Group emailed a survey to 167 Nutrition Services Directors (NSDs) in 120 Minnesota school districts. The goal of the survey was to gauge NSDs levels of understanding and interest in Clean Label products for their programs. Additionally, the survey inquired about their willingness and ability to purchase value-added foods processed in Minnesota. The research was conducted under the auspices of AURI’s Ag Innovation Partnership… Continue Reading Opinions of Minnesota School Lunch Professionals About Minnesota Food Products

AURI Launches Second Ag Innovation Partnership

The Agricultural Innovation Partnership (AIP) program catalyzes innovation, generates new ideas and supports collaborative partnerships while directing research and technology transfer opportunities that add value to Minnesota’s agricultural products or improve efficiencies in their processing. Work and research done as part of the AIP program will focus its energy in four areas, including: Biobased Products: Exploring the development and use of renewable materials in plastics, films, building materials, lubricants, sealants… Continue Reading AURI Launches Second Ag Innovation Partnership