Driving plant-based food innovation

NCFIL is a cGMP pilot plant accelerating food research, ideation, product development and commercialization.

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Chris Patillo: Innovating Healthier Foods + Functional Beverages

NCFIL Food Scientist Chris Patillo will use his master’s in nutrition to bring healthier products to market.

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Hildebrand Earns NC State Alumni Award

NCFIL Operations Manager Joseph Hildebrand earns the distinguished NC State’s CALS Outstanding Young Alumni Award earlier this fall.

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NCFIL + Howling Cow: A Peachy Partnership

A juicy partnership with NC State’s Sandhills Research Station, NCFIL and Howling Cow Creamery produces the perfect treat.

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Core Competencies

> Research
> Co-Creation
> Food Safety
> Design Strategy
> Food Processing
> Marketing + Communications

Advanced Technologies

> Thermal Processing
> Extraction
> Milling + Blending
> Drying
> Extrusion

Food Categories

> Beverage
> Bakery
> Sauces + Prepared Meals
> Fresh/Frozen Fruits + Vegetables
> Confectionery
> Dairy + Meat Alternatives

What our clients are saying

More from our Clients…

Milli Mylk

“Once our formulations were finalized, NCFIL assisted with the co-manufacturing selection process. Their knowledge of equipment needs and production processes was invaluable.”
-Maacha Le Blanc, Founder & CEO

Memore

“If we expand our product line again, we will go back to NCFIL, for sure. From ideation to production, they taught us a lot about manufacturing and using milled, whole food powders.”
-Brad Lepczyk, Co-Founder

Haw River Mushrooms

“NCFIL helped us examine market outlook, recipe refinement and food safety. We were able to convert our mushroom jerky process from a three-day production to a four-hour job.”
-Laura Stewart, Owner