NC Food Innovation Lab

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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: ncfoodinnovationlab.org/aimutis-sustai… #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: ncfoodinnovationlab.org/julie-mann-new…. #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:  ncfoodinnovationlab.org/scientists-ncf…. #futureoffood #foodinnovation

#NFCIL Executive Director Bill Aimutis shares his insights on the advancement of #alternativeproteins during an insightful panel at @Bridge2Food's North America conference in Minneapolis, MN. Learn more here: ncfoodinnovationlab.org/for-the-advanc…. #Bridge2Food #foodinnovation #futureoffood

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: ncfoodinnovationlab.org/ncfil-spirits-…. #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: ncfoodinnovationlab.org/soup-company-n…. #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: ncfoodinnovationlab.org/innovating-ult…. #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: ncfoodinnovationlab.org/2024/10/04/atl… #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: ncfoodinnovationlab.org/plant-protein-… #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: ncfoodinnovationlab.org/summer-interns… #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: ncfoodinnovationlab.org/equipment-spot…. #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:  ncfoodinnovationlab.org/initiative-hel…. #foodinnovation #NCFIL #foodentrepreneurs

Congrats to safety manager Robert Price and #foodscientist Chloe Brubaker! Robert won the @NCStateCALS Award of Excellence for Safety, and Chloe presented at the @ncsugradschool Research Symposium: ncfoodinnovationlab.org/ncfil-employee…. #ThinkandDo #NCStateCALS #foodinnovation

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:  ncfoodinnovationlab.org/the-future-of-…. @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: ncfoodinnovationlab.org/innovopro-part…. #foodinnovation #NCFIL

#NCFIL’s Bill Aimutis spoke at the Sustainable Agri-Food Technology Summit (SAFTS) at the Plant Sciences Building at @NCState, focusing on emerging #agrifood technologies and #sustainability.  #foodinnovation #foodtechnology #NCfoodinnovationlab

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: ncfoodinnovationlab.org/sure-launches-…. #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: ncfoodinnovationlab.org/westrock-coffe…

New NCFIL Intern Elise Packer appreciates the variety of projects and the female mentorship she experiences at NCFIL. Check out her story: ncfoodinnovationlab.org/elise-packer-i…. #foodinnovation #foodscience #internship #NCFIL