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Three men and one woman food scientist demonstrating lab equipment

Jul 23, 2025

A Partnership Based on Flavor

Sr. Food Scientist Lisa Sand partners with MIYOSHI to help market the company’s flavored fats and oils in the U.S.

Elise Packer presents a food sample while working in the NCFIL lab.

Jul 9, 2025

Elise Packer Lands Dream Job

Food Scientist Elise Packer serves as the bridge between NCFIL and the Bezos Center of Sustainable Protein in her new role as NCFIL Research Associate.

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.

Apr 16, 2025

Joe Hildebrand Steps Into New NCFIL Role 

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

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.

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.