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Missouri Celebrates Soy Foods Month

During the week of April 8, 2024, customers enjoyed more than 1,700 soy lattes at two coffee shops in downtown Jefferson City, Coffee Zone and High Rise. On Monday, Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater presented MSMC with a proclamation, declaring April Soy Foods Month in the Capitol City. Additionally, the Missouri Governor proclaimed April 2024 Soy Foods Month in Missouri. On Friday, April 12, MSMC hosted a Soy Foods Food Truck Celebration event at the Soy Innovation Center, where Rebel Tacos and Pizza Kwik featured soy ingredients on their menus.

“We want to thank everyone for celebrating Missouri Soy Foods Month with us,” says MSMC CEO and Executive Director Gary Wheeler.  “When you choose soy foods and other soy-based products, you are benefiting your health as well as supporting hardworking Missouri farmers.”

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