From peanut butter to peanut brittle, Georgia's beloved crop is enjoyed in a variety of ways. Do you have the next great adaptation?
Recently, the Georgia Peanuts Commission unveiled its Georgia Peanut Innovation Award recognizing the most original peanut application in a new food product concept. It can be for human or animal consumption, and it can be a prototype or something already being produced. However, if it's already on the market, it has to be less than a year old.
Entry is free but limited to one concept per participant. All submissions are due by Aug. 20. Finalists will be announced on Sept. 15 and notified via email. Each finalist will be asked to submit 5 product samples via registered mail by Oct. 1.
According to the Georgia Farm
Bureau, the award and $10,000 cash prize will be presented to the winner by Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and GPC Chairman Donald Chase at the Sunbelt Ag Expo on Oct. 22.
Those interested in entering can submit their info at gapeanuts.com/2026_gapeanutinnovationaward.
Where do peanuts come from?
According to the USDA, Georgia produces more than five times the amount of peanuts than any other state, with just under 3 billion pounds in 2022. The runner-ups are Alabama and Florida which produced around 500 million pounds.
Peanut allergy symptoms
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, the peanut allergy is one of the nine most common food allergies affecting at least 3.4 million Americans
Can dogs eat peanut butter?
According to the American Kennel Club, most peanut butter is safe for dogs, and (in moderation) is an excellent source of protein, health fats, and essential vitamins. However, too much can lead to obesity and other health complications. Getting your vet's advice on the matter is a good idea.
The healthiest option is unsalted, dog-specific peanut butter or homemade peanut butter.
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Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Got a new peanut invention? It could be worth $10,000. Here's how
