Top 20 Stories of 2020

#6 From Food to Fuel – White Dog Labs converts ethanol plant to alternative protein production

Back in May, the ‘Rona Cyclona pandemic was creating havoc on the agricultural industry, not just in the U.S. but around the world. It was also around the time that there was talk of meat shortages in the U.S. with several meat processing plant closures due to ‘Rona making some wonder about protein a bit more than usual.

But hope came as news from Delaware-based White Dog Labs addressing the problem by bringing new markets to ethanol plants and corn farmers – starting with an ethanol plant in Minnesota and repurposing it for mass-production of alternative protein, especially crucial in a time when ethanol is hurting so badly.

It’s no wonder Digest readers liked this story full of hope, promise, adaptation and resilience.

More on the story, here.