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Future of Agrifood Systems Innovation Consortium

Drive the Future of Agrifood. Join Industry Leaders Shaping Tomorrow's Solutions.

Industry-Led. Research-Powered. Future-Focused.

About the Consortium

The Future of Agrifood Systems Innovation Consortium is an exclusive, industry-led collaborative hosted by Purdue's Department of Agricultural Economics in partnership with DIAL Ventures. We bring together forward-thinking companies across the agrifood value chain to drive research that matters.

Our mission: Generate actionable insights that help members navigate and capitalize on technological advancements, policy changes, and market shifts within North America's agrifood system. Our research focuses on six core segments: input manufacturing, input distribution, production agriculture, agricultural product processing, food manufacturing, and support services and products, in addition to consumer behaviors and preferences toward food purchasing and consumption.

Why now? Today's agrifood leaders face unprecedented complexity: shifting consumer demands, technological disruption, sustainability pressures, and supply chain transformation. Success requires not just reacting to change, but anticipating it.

Member Benefits

Research That Drives Results

  • Quarterly Industry Reports: Deep analysis of sentiment, disruptive technologies, and economic forecasts
  • Monthly Consumer Insights: Ongoing tracking of food consumer demand patterns and emerging trends
  • Benchmarking Data: Compare your organization's perspectives against industry-wide sentiment
  • Early Access Advantage: Receive all findings before public release, with member input on research priorities

Strategic Connection & Collaboration

  • Semi-Annual Strategic Workshops: In-person sessions to set research priorities and network with industry peers
  • Monthly Research Insight Calls: Interactive discussions on latest findings and their business implications
  • Access to Purdue's Expert Network: Bridge to faculty and research teams across multiple disciplines
  • Talent Pipeline Development: Direct access to top students working on consortium projects, with dedicated recruitment opportunities

Consortium Leadership

Backed by world-class expertise in agribusiness innovation:

  • Dr. Lourival Monaco - Research Assistant Professor in Digital Innovation Entrepreneurship, Research Manager at Purdue DIAL Ventures
  • Dr. Allan Gray - Professor, Land O'Lakes Chair in Food and Agribusiness, Executive Director at Purdue DIAL Ventures
  • Jarrod Sutton - Director of Industry Relationships at Purdue DIAL Ventures
  • Donna Steele - Operations Manager at Purdue DIAL Ventures

Research Focus Areas

Our comprehensive research agenda spans the entire agrifood ecosystem:

  • Industry Intelligence & Market Research: Identify trends, disruptions, and competitive dynamics reshaping the landscape
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Develop frameworks for agility and innovation in established organizations
  • Technology & Digital Transformation: Evaluate adoption pathways and impact of emerging digital technologies
  • Value Chain Optimization: Uncover synergies, efficiencies, and new business models across the agrifood chain
  • Consumer & Market Behavior Insights: Decode shifting consumer preferences and their implications for stakeholders
  • Economic & Policy Impact Analysis: Assess effects of economic shifts, trade policies, and regulations on agrifood businesses

Join Leading Innovators Shaping the Future of Agrifood

Membership is limited to ensure meaningful collaboration and impact. The 3-year membership provides full access to all research, reports, workshops, and strategic engagement opportunities.

Term: July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (renewable yearly after initial period)

Ready to secure your position?

Email lmonacon@purdue.edu for more information.

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