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Food Team One-Point Lessons

Starting or growing a food business can be overwhelming, but clear, focused guidance can make all the difference. That’s why the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) created its Food Team One Point Lessons—a series of concise, easy-to-digest guides designed specifically for food entrepreneurs. Each lesson hones in on a single, critical topic, offering practical insights based on credible sources to help you tackle common challenges. Explore the series below and take the next step toward building a thriving food business.

Effectiveness of Oxygen or Moisture Scavengers to Extend Shelf Life

Labeling Added Sugars as Defined by the FDA

Making a Protein Claim on a Food Product

Making an Organic or Non-GMO Claim on a Food Product

Producing and Selling a Packaged Meat-Containing Product in Minnesota

Supplying Food Products to School Nutrition Programs

Starting an Acidified Hot Filled Food Business

Measuring pH

Labeling Requirements for Packaged Foods

Food Preservation Methods

Converting Your Food Product Recipe to a Formula

Best Practices for Shipping Food Samples

Determining the Serving Size for a Nutrition Label Using RACC

Gluten-Free Certification Considerations

UPCs and Barcodes Resource Guide