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Driving plant-based food innovation from concept to commercialization
Whether you’re a multinational company working on product adjacencies or a startup refining a product for production, we’re here for you at every step of the product development process.
Product Research and Development
Work with our experienced food professionals to prototype, manufacture and market your product.
Pilot Plant Production
Experiment and produce trial products using both traditional and innovative food processing techniques.
Training and Workshops
Skill up with courses on food safety, best practices and business, facilitated by industry experts and world-class faculty.
Food Industry Consulting
Get an experienced, outside perspective on new food ideas or business and operational challenges.
North Carolina: a thriving hub for agriculture and food manufacturing
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crops grown
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food and beverage manufacturing operations
3rd
most diverse agricultural economy in US
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of the 50 largest food and beverage companies in US
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best state for business in 2016
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Featured staff
Bill Aimutis
Executive Director, NC Food Innovation Lab
Celeste Brogdon
Director of Strategic Engagement, NC Plant Sciences Initiative, NC Food Innovation Lab
Joseph Hildebrand
Pilot Plant Manager, NC Food Innovation Lab
Partners
We offer our clients access to a statewide network of agricultural, operational and economic support.
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It all starts with a conversation. Let’s talk about how we can help bring your plant-based food project to life.