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Kernza® Market Development: Updates from the Upper Midwest

Kernza® market development and R&D is picking up steam. Below are a few highlights, including new products hitting the shelves at bakeries, breweries, and school districts in Minnesota!
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Photo from Ben Penner
In the photo above, Montana from River Rock Bakery (St. Peter) speaks with Christopher from Perennial Pantry. Montana has been interested in working with Kernza® for a while and has had a relationship with Kernza® grower and marketer, Ben Penner. Pieces came together this week and Montana now has Kernza® flour she is working with to develop a pastry that is scheduled to debut this summer.
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Photo from Ben Pener
Look closely and you’ll see wholesale bags of Kernza® grain making their way to LocALE Brewing in Mankato. Pictured is the team from Perennial Pantry, making the delivery. Jim from LocALE plans on brewing this summer, so make plans for a road trip to Mankato.
Photos below are screen shots from the LPLA website and their recent Earth Day activities featuring Kernza®. Click the links above to learn more about the fun community project encouraging local residents to cook with Kernza®. Winners received copies of the Forever Green Cookbook.