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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.
Bill Aimutis and Rohan Shirwiker.

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.

Julie Mann, new executive director for NCFIL.

Jan 27, 2025

Meet Julie Mann: New NCFIL Director 

New NCFIL Director Julie Mann, a food science veteran with 30+ years’ experience, seeks to bring wellness to the masses and innovative options to the market.