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Where Are They Now? – The Amazing Chickpea

    Throughout its 34-year history, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) has worked with hundreds of food and beverage entrepreneurs, providing consulting and technical services to bring products to market. One such collaboration was with Sunil Kumar, founder of The Amazing Chickpea. Sunil’s journey into the commercial food business started off in his role as dad. Twelve years ago, Sunil’s oldest daughter Enya hosted a slumber party at their home and… Continue Reading Where Are They Now? – The Amazing Chickpea

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    AURI’S Food Team Has Added Expertise to Meet Client Demand in a Rapidly Changing Landscape

      The Food Team at the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is evolving to meet the needs of clients through proactive investment in the technology, capabilities and resources that new and emerging companies need to be successful. Its team of scientists and business consultants is committed to transforming Minnesota’s rich agriculture products into sustainable food businesses by providing access to consumer and food science expertise and infrastructure. It has been a… Continue Reading AURI’S Food Team Has Added Expertise to Meet Client Demand in a Rapidly Changing Landscape

      AURI Says ‘Cheers to Cheese’ at Redhead Creamery

        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 organization assists with everything from product testing to recipe development and revision to nutrition labels and packaging to help bring products to market. An excellent example is AURI’s work in supporting a couple of young cheese enthusiasts from small-town Minnesota.… Continue Reading AURI Says ‘Cheers to Cheese’ at Redhead Creamery

        Minnesota Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen: Final Report

          The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), commissioned a research report to develop a better understanding of the shared commercial kitchen business model and its dynamics. The project team conducted a landscape analysis of the shared-use commercial kitchen industry throughout the state of Minnesota. The work consisted of interviews with key stakeholders, three regional focus groups, four case studies highlighting different operating models… Continue Reading Minnesota Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen: Final Report

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