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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 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…

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…

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.

Mar 13, 2024

YPO Protein Forum: Aimutis Weighs In

NCFIL Executive Director talks with YPO Leader Miguel Calatayud about national and global food innovation and food technology in a recent YPO forum.

Feb 12, 2024

Haw River Mushrooms Accelerates Its Goals

In search of gourmet, edible mushrooms? Heard about mushroom jerky? Curious about the health benefits of mushroom tincture? Haw River Mushrooms CEO Laura Stewart is banking on consumers regularly integrating nutritious mushroom-based…

Dec 13, 2023

What’s Next for NCFIL Food-Tech Pitch Contest Winners

Prizes from the 2023 Food-Tech Pitch Contest and Workshop at the North Carolina Food Innovation Lab will enhance three North Carolina companies’ efforts to take their products or services to…

Dec 8, 2023

Raising the (Nutrition) Bar

 People want healthier foods, and nutrition bars offer a convenient, mess-free (and tasty) way to get vitamins, minerals and macronutrients. It’s no surprise that sales are on the rise. Here…

Nov 15, 2023

NCFIL’s Food-Tech Pitch Contest Ripe with Innovation

The Food-Tech Pitch Contest and Workshop at NC Food Innovation Lab (NCFIL) brought great products and aspiring minds to the NC Research Campus October 10 and 11. The pitch contest…