MINOT, ND (KXNET) — The new AGT Foods - Extrusion Center in Minot was honored by the Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND). At the EDND Fall Conference, the AGT Foods -Extrusion Center was awarded the 2024 Economic Development Project of the Year. The Extrusion Center opened earlier in the year, putting AGT Foods and Minot at the center of innovation with pulse-based ingredients and extruded products like gluten-free pasta. "AGT Foods is proud of our Extrusion Center of Excellence in Minot," said the company's Division Head for Global Food Ingredients Eric Bartsch, "and proud to receive the Economic Development Project of the Year Award from EDND. Minot has been a key part of our operations in the United States and the great state of North Dakota. The opportunity to develop and produce innovative plant-based products made in this new facility, such as our gluten-free pasta including our Veggi line, extruded crispy snacks, and meat alternatives that are being used in burgers and other meat substitutes as well as pulse ingredients for food companies and some of the best-known consumer packaged goods brands is exciting for AGT Foods and our team in Minot." Things to do around town: September 16-22 "We are very proud to see AGT Foods' efforts be recognized statewide with the Economic Development Project of the Year Award," said the Minot Area Chamber EDC's President and CEO, Brekka Kramer. "As one of the region's largest employers, AGT Foods is highly influential in growing the value-added agriculture industry. We are excited to see what the future holds as they position the new Extrusion Center and Minot to be the heart of innovation and growth in a variety of products, such as gluten-free pasta." With the new facility, the goal is to position the location and region as the center of gluten-free pasta production and packing. The center currently has one production line with over nine million pounds of capacity but can expand to over 40 million pounds, which would make Minot one of the largest gluten-free pasta production facilities in the world. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Today's Top Stories SIGN UP NOW