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Get the new Food & Beverage Industry Report

 February 27, 2019

Download the Arkansas Food and Beverage Report, and dive into a full-serving of all things food and beverage.

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Arkansas Tax Cutters

 February 11, 2019

Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the GOP Legislature are moving towards an ambitious tax reform.

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New plant-based material could impact healthcare, food, and timber industries

 February 07, 2019

Such a material would decrease food spoilage, maintain freshness, be sustainable, and ingestible by humans.

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Facebook small business workshop both practical, creative

 February 06, 2019

Facebook workshop for small business owners helps to create dynamic posts and ads to reach more potential customers and drive sales.

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Is Future Fit The Right Fit For You?

 January 29, 2019

AEDC collaborated with 10 companies to launch a pilot skills gap workforce program called Future Fit.

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Arkansas Food and Beverage Manufacturing Goes Green

 January 16, 2019

The food and beverage industry is embracing sustainability.

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Watch: Arkansas a natural choice for HBO's "True Detective"

 January 15, 2019

The decision to film in Northwest Arkansas proved to be a wise business decision based on several key factors.

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Arkansas Breweries Gain National Attention

 January 09, 2019

Arkansas’ burgeoning craft beer scene is receiving much deserved attention and the number of breweries is continuing to grow at a breakneck pace.

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Five Maps Illustrate Foreign Investment in Arkansas

 December 20, 2018

Nearly 300 foreign-owned companies have found a home in Arkansas, from a wide cross-section of industries.

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Arkansas GDP sees uptick, more expected

 December 06, 2018

The state's gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate was the nation's 10-highest in the second quarter.

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Frito-Lay Sees Continued Success in Arkansas

 November 27, 2018

In 1996, Frito-Lay put all its chips on the table – and won – when it opened a new plant and distribution center in Jonesboro.

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Give the Gift of Nostalgia, Artistry, Glamour and Luxury

 November 13, 2018

Great gifts can be found at Small Business Saturday, plus lots of Arkansas-made items to buy elsewhere.

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Three takeaways on Arkansas’s food and beverage exports

 October 23, 2018

The Natural State is recognized as both a domestic and worldwide supplier in the global food market.

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