Staff Features

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.

May 14, 2025

Bezos Center Grows in First Year  

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

Apr 16, 2025

Joe Hildebrand Steps Into New NCFIL Role 

Joe Hildebrand's new role as operations manager will support NCFIL's future growth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sep 27, 2023

Andy Moritz Brings Mechanical Expertise to NCFIL Pilot Plant

Experience from serving in the military and knowledge of building and repairing a car’s mechanical systems laid the groundwork for Andy Moritz to take on a new role helping keep North…

Jul 26, 2023

NCFIL Employees Continue Their Education

The North Carolina Food Innovation Lab (NCFIL) is committed to helping people achieve their dreams, from helping a client develop a new plant-based product to encouraging employees to pursue their…

Jul 12, 2023

NCFIL Boasts Culture of Safety

At the North Carolina Food Innovation Lab (NCFIL), food innovation is our passion, and food safety is our top priority. Like any manufacturer, we do our best to ensure the safety of…