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Sep 18, 2024

Plant-Based Protein Extraction Using Air Classification

NCFIL partnered with Netzsch to add milling and air classifying equipment to its Pilot Plant protein extraction line-up, with air classification offering several benefits over wet fractionation.

Aug 28, 2024

Summer Interns Shape Futures at NCFIL

NCFIL Interns Andrew Beaver, Teddy Nguyen and Anna Meier share their key experiences, favorite lab equipment and valuable lessons they gained in environmental and food science.

Aug 9, 2024

Equipment Spotlight: Bühler SnackFix™

A versatile Bühler SnackFix™ system gives the NC Food Innovation Lab a new tool for helping food entrepreneurs create nutrition bars and more to help fill a rising demand for on-the-go food options.

Jul 31, 2024

NCFIL Employees Honored

NCFIL employees honored: Robert Price wins CALS’ top award for safety, and Chloe Brubaker’s research is featured at Graduate School Symposium.
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Jul 17, 2024

The Faces of the Future of Sustainable Proteins

Get to know Rohan Shirwaiker and Bill Aimutis - the inaugural Co-directors of the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein.
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Jul 10, 2024

Initiative Helps New Food Businesses Get Off to a Good Start

NC State Extension’s Entrepreneur Initiative for Food and its director help entrepreneurs make informed decisions about food processing and manufacturing.

Jun 19, 2024

Global Impact: InnovoPro Partners with NCFIL on Product Innovation

InnovoPro is one of the first producers of chickpea-based protein. This Israeli company works with NCFIL to develop prototypes and refine product formulations.

May 15, 2024

Sure! Launches Plant-Based Beverages for Toddlers and Infants

When her baby daughter, Tavi, had a severe reaction to infant formula, April Kelly dove into researching the formula industry, desperately seeking a product her child could tolerate. Her research led her into the kitchen where she experimented with ingredients to develop a plant-based recipe her pediatrician would approve to feed Tavi.  As April’s mom…

Apr 17, 2024

Westrock Coffee Stays Competitive Through Innovation

Coffee, tea and extract supplier Westrock Coffee partners with NCFIL to develop new products and test-drive cutting-edge technologies.

Apr 3, 2024

Elise Packer: Excited for Lab Opportunity

NCFIL Intern Elise Packer appreciates the variety of projects and the female mentorship she experiences at NCFIL.