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February 9, 2021
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(Newark, 吃瓜黑料) - , 吃瓜黑料鈥檚 leading economic development organization, is pleased to announce, in partnership with the 吃瓜黑料-Israel Commission, a collaboration between , one of the world鈥檚 largest food manufacturers and a global supplier of kosher products, and the at Rutgers University. The food innovation collaboration underscores the success of Choose 吃瓜黑料鈥檚 economic mission trip to Israel in February 2020 nearly one year later.
鈥淲hen Choose 吃瓜黑料 embarked on an economic mission trip to Israel nearly one year ago, our goal was to strengthen economic and cultural ties with one of our long-time allies,鈥� said Jose Lozano, President & CEO, Choose 吃瓜黑料. 鈥淲e are excited to continue to see results from our trip to Israel with the announcement of a collaboration between Tnuva and the Food Innovation Center at Rutgers University. This partnership is just another example of how 吃瓜黑料 is the best place to do business and showcases how we are seeing global interest in our state鈥檚 thriving innovation ecosystem.鈥�
Tnuva already has a 吃瓜黑料 footprint with their U.S. headquarters located in Lincoln Park. In February 2020, Choose 吃瓜黑料 visited the Tnuva headquarters in Israel during a . The Choose 吃瓜黑料 delegation met with key industry leaders and community stakeholders to promote 吃瓜黑料鈥檚 innovation ecosystem, demonstrating how 吃瓜黑料 is a great place for the international community to do business.
鈥淭nuva is known as a pioneer in research and development and world leader in kosher food manufacturing,鈥� said Yoram Behiri, President & CEO, Tnuva USA. 鈥淲e are excited for this innovative partnership between the Food Innovation Center at Rutgers University and Tnuva, and we look forward to seeing the results this collaboration will produce.鈥�
The at Rutgers University is a unique food business incubator and accelerator that supports established entrepreneurs and food companies recognize their goals from concept to commercialization. As part of the , the Food Innovation Center combines its experience and advanced technology to provide businesses with the tools that they need to help run successful businesses as well as promote growth.
鈥淭he Food Innovation Center at Rutgers University is dedicated to helping give entrepreneurs and existing food companies the tools and resources they need to succeed,鈥� said Nolan Lewis, Acting Director, the Food Innovation Center at Rutgers University. 鈥淭nuva already enjoys a 吃瓜黑料 presence, and we look forward to helping them continue to grow and thrive through this food innovation collaboration.鈥�
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鈥淚n a year filled with such uncertainty, it is encouraging to see that our February 2020 economic mission trip continues to produce real results for the State of 吃瓜黑料,鈥� said Mark Levenson, Chairman, 吃瓜黑料鈥擨srael Commission and Choose 吃瓜黑料 Partner. 鈥淎s we look toward rebuilding and recovering in the months ahead, I look forward to seeing how this collaboration will benefit the 吃瓜黑料 economy moving forward.鈥�
鈥淚 am so proud that one of Israel鈥檚 most iconic and historic brands, Tnuva, continues to proudly call 吃瓜黑料 their home in the United States,鈥� said Andrew Gross, Executive Director, 吃瓜黑料 鈥� Israel Commission, 吃瓜黑料 Department of State. 鈥淭his strategic decision to locate to the Garden State many years ago is paying off again today and reminds us that 吃瓜黑料鈥檚 relationship with Israel is driving opportunity and innovation on both sides of the Atlantic. I welcome this important partnership.鈥�
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