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NCFIL Food Scientist Rodrigo Martinez in a Pilot Plant working on functional beverage

Mar 25, 2026

Rodrigo Martinez Begins Role as Pilot Plant Operator

Rodrigo Martinez joins the NC Food Innovation Lab as its Pilot Plant Operator to support innovative food product development
Photo of a bowl of Verley dairy protein powder with a tablespoon in powder

Feb 25, 2026

Verley Partners with NCFIL to Advance Functional Dairy Proteins

Verley partnered with NCFIL to validate and strengthen its precision‑fermented dairy proteins.
Two men in hair nets working in a food test kitchen at NC Food Innovation Lab

Dec 1, 2025

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.

4 men and 1 women at CALS Awards Ceremony

Oct 29, 2025

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.

Sandhills Research Station Carolina Gold Peaches

Oct 14, 2025

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.

Man smiling in front of NCFIL equipment

Sep 24, 2025

Aimutis Shares Insight in Alt-Meat Magazine

BCSP Co-director Bill Aimutis took part in a Q&A for the August issue of Alt-Meat magazine.