The NC Food Innovation Lab (NCFIL) is a food manufacturing pilot plant dedicated to accelerating plant-based food research, development and commercialization.
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For an informed perspective on the environmental sustainability of plant-based protein alternatives, check out NCFIL executive director Bill Aimutis’ insights in a PNAS podcast and article co-authored with NC State’s Rohan Shirwaiker: https://t.co/ihVhKDOY3Q #futureoffood
Bringing food science leadership skills from @HersheyCompany, @Ingredion and her own consulting firm, Julie Mann will call upon her 30+ years’ experience as she steps into her new role as director of #NCFIL: https://t.co/x3yhPVkPGR. #foodinnovation#foodscience
Food Technology Magazine highlighted #NCFIL and its participation in Explore Ag STEAM Camp, an innovative effort to educate, engage and inspire the next generation of #foodscientists. Get the full story here: https://t.co/XpJRwpRc28. #futureoffood#foodinnovation
Spirits of Alchemy’s partnership with #NCFIL helped the unique cocktail mixer company elevate its brand and innovate new flavors. Read how NCFIL’s product development expertise + equipment supported their growth: https://t.co/lMZRi8iK6a. #foodinnovation#foodentrepreneur
When Asheville-based company @18Chestnuts was looking for a temporary production facility in the wake of Hurricane Helene, NCFIL stepped in to help so the soup company could fulfill its orders. Read more: https://t.co/qUM0wtUL5m. #plantbasedfoods#foodismedicine#vegansoup
Recently featured on @CBS Reports, #NCFIL is at the forefront of research about the challenges, solutions and future of ultra-processed food. Get the full story here: https://t.co/tlPcEaNMNt. #futureoffood#foodinnovation#altprotein
Partnering with the @NCFoodInnovLab, Atlantic Fish Co ventures into largely uncharted waters of using cellular agriculture to create cultivated black sea bass. Learn more from the NCFIL blog at: https://t.co/6lYSHzOFpE #futureoffood#cultivatedseafood#altprotein
#NCFIL added milling and air classifying equipment to its Pilot Plant protein extraction line-up, with air classification offering several benefits over wet fractionation.
Learn more: https://t.co/6eMsd3xmVT #futureoffood#foodinnovation
Andrew Beaver, Teddy Nguyen and Anna Meier share their transformative #NCFIL internship experiences. From environmental monitoring to food quality assurance, these future leaders are shaping their careers! Learn more: https://t.co/ox8WsQVner #futureoffood#foodinnovation
Explore the capabilities of our Bühler SnackFix™ system at #NCFIL, a great tool for helping food entrepreneurs create nutrition bars to fill a rising demand for on-the-go food options: https://t.co/tqLBrD9nPt. #proteinbars#foodinnovation
Looking for university resources for food entrepreneurship or have questions about food processing regs? Try EI4F, NC State Extension’s Entrepreneur Initiative for Food. Learn more: https://t.co/1BxWdhySBh. #foodinnovation#NCFIL#foodentrepreneurs
Co-Directors Bill Aimutis and Rohan Shirwaiker will lead the Bezos Center of Sustainable Protein, partnering with 25 NC researchers and 20 corporate supporters. Learn more: https://t.co/kbsvdZL6bl. @NCState@BezosEarthFund#futureoffood#sustainableprotein#ncstate
The NC Food Innovation Lab is front and center as the #plantbasedfoods industry makes gains, working with companies like @InnovoPro, the world’s first producer of chickpea-based protein: https://t.co/Y7TU8UCymw. #foodinnovation#NCFIL
Following her baby's reaction to commercial infant formula, April Kelly developed her own formula. Now, she’s creating #plantbased toddler + infant beverages, working with #NCFIL: https://t.co/EFuGWAp256. #foodinnovation#NCFIL#plantbasedbeverages
@WestrockCoffee has been working with NCFIL since 2022 to develop new ready-to-drink beverages and to test-drive equipment before investing in it for their own facilities. Learn more: https://t.co/bgbZhtiRAd
New NCFIL Intern Elise Packer appreciates the variety of projects and the female mentorship she experiences at NCFIL. Check out her story: https://t.co/XviltZXPZ9. #foodinnovation#foodscience#internship#NCFIL