U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, awarded the $500,000 grant to Agriculture Utilization Research Institute during a visit to Ten Finns Creamery, a family-owned business in Menahga, Minnesota.
NewStarch Solutions produces a range of sustainable, biodegradable packaging materials, like packing peanuts and packing sheets, made from locally sourced starches derived from crops.