OUR MISSION
Foster long-term economic benefit
for Minnesota through value-added agricultural products.
Halal+Kosher Minnesota Meat Market Assessment
The markets for halal and kosher meat in Minnesota hold untapped potential for communities throughout the state. This report is intended to provide a landscape view of the markets for both halal and kosher meats in Minnesota.
At Last + Food Ops Accelerator
Longtime Minneapolis food production facility At Last! Gourmet Foods and small business management consultant FoodOps, LLC have partnered to create the At Last + FoodOps Accelerator, or ALFA.

Applications now being accepted.
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New Food Product Evaluation and Sensory Laboratory Expands AURI Capabilities
AURI, in partnership with Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU), the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the Minnesota Legislature recently opened a new Food Product Evaluation and Sensory Laboratory on SMSU’s campus in Marshall, Minn.
Announcement:
Due to the broad-ranging public health concerns related to the spread of COVID-19, AURI and its collaborative partners are postponing this year’s New Uses Forum and Bold Open.

Selection of new dates is in process, with the likely timeframe of July/August 2020. Please watch for further details coming soon.
Ag Innovation News
The newspaper is designed to make research and technical information easy to read and enjoyable for the average user. From an initial subscription list of 4,000, it has grown to reach more than 12,000 print and online readers every quarter, covering AURI’s work in the development of new food products, renewable energy, biobased products and new uses for agricultural coproducts.