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Two alternative protein fish nuggets with sauce and french fries

Jun 18, 2025

Aimutis Talks Bezos Center with MeatingPod

Bill Aimutis shares the vision of the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein’s bold vision on a recent MeatingPod podcast.

Bill Aimutis from NCFIL and Bezos Center featured on Food Tech Junkies Podcast.

Jun 4, 2025

Next Food Frontier: Aimutis on Food Tech Junkies Podcast

Bill Aimutis discusses how NCFIL is transforming the future of food through innovative technology and sustainable protein research.

Photo of chocolate chips made with clean label products.

May 28, 2025

Sweet Sustainability: Julie Mann Featured on LinkedIn

NCFIL Director Julie Mann explores how the plant-based confectionery market moves from niche to mainstream.

Bill Aimutis and Rohan stand beside Bezos Center signage.

May 14, 2025

Bezos Center Grows in First Year

Bill Aimutis discusses the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein's growth and partnership with NCFIL.

Mar 19, 2025

Natural Products Expo West: Top Trends

NCFIL’s Senior Food Scientist Lisa Sand discovers new food and beverage trends at the recent 2025 Natural Products Expo West.

Feb 5, 2025

Aimutis on the Sustainability of Plant-Based Protein Alternatives

NCFIL Executive Director considers what’s known, and what’s not, about the environmental impact of plant-based protein alternatives in PNAS article and podcast.

Bill Aimutis speaking as a panelist in the Bridge2Food discussion.

Nov 20, 2024

Advancement of Alternative Proteins: Aimutis on B2F Panel

NCFIL Executive Director Bill Aimutis participated in a panel at the recent Bridge2Food North America event in Minneapolis.

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.

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.

May 31, 2024

Bezos Earth Fund Grant Creates Sustainable Protein Research Hub

The Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein launched today at North Carolina State University. The Bezos Earth Fund awarded NC State $30 million over five years to lead a center of excellence to create a…