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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…

Oct 18, 2023

Five Takeaways From IFT FIRST

For professionals wanting to keep on top of trends, innovations and solutions in food science and technology, there’s no annual conference and expo that rivals IFT FIRST. At this year’s event,…

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…

Sep 13, 2023

Partnerships Are Key: Aimutis Shares Insight on MeatingPod Podcast

Bill Aimutis, executive director of the NC Food Innovation Lab (NCFIL), recently spoke with the “MeatingPod” podcast on the state of plant-based proteins in a tough economic market. In the episode You…