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Where Are They Now? – Junita’s Jars

    Turning an idea for a food product into a viable business that stands the test of time is not for the faint of heart. The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute’s (AURI) food team helps tilt the odds. One Minnesota entrepreneur, who recently found success in the marketplace with help from AURI, is Junita Flowers, founder of Junita’s Jar. She produces cookies with a cause. Flowers grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota.… Continue Reading Where Are They Now? – Junita’s Jars

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    AURI’s Food Team Generates Impact in 2023

      The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute’s (AURI) food team provides consulting and technical services to help bring business ideas to reality. Last year, the team worked on 114 projects throughout the state, split between private commercialization projects and public initiatives. Of those, 46 were new endeavors launched during the fiscal year. As part of AURI’s annual Ag Innovation Partnership Program, the food team studied the challenging economics of shared-use commercial kitchens… Continue Reading AURI’s Food Team Generates Impact in 2023

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      AURI Hosts Free Webinar Series for Scaling Food Businesses

        The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is hosting a two-part webinar series on strategies to improve Minnesota’s scalable food business infrastructure. Part 1 of the free event series is from Noon to 1 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, and is sponsored by Bremer Bank and Avisen Legal. Registration is now open, and media members are invited to attend. Accelerating business growth in the food space requires a comprehensive… Continue Reading AURI Hosts Free Webinar Series for Scaling Food Businesses