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a tray with rows of brown coffee ingredient bars

Oct 28, 2026

Howling Cow Innovators Develop New Coffee Ingredient with NCFIL

Food innovators Gary Cartwright and Carl Hollifield partnered with NCFIL to develop a Complē Coffee high-protein bar.
Three food scientists in a pilot plant making soup products

Oct 21, 2026

Entrepreneur Bootcamp Brings Industry Experts to NCFIL

The Entrepreneur Bootcamp connects emerging food entrepreneurs with industry experts to turn concepts into market-ready products.
NCFIL Test Kitchen including silver tables and equipment

Oct 14, 2026

NCARS, NCFIL Strengthen Partnership to Advance Food Innovation

Amy Grunden is fostering stronger collaboration between NCARS and the NC Food Innovation Lab to accelerate research, food innovation and industry partnerships across North Carolina.
NCFIL Interim Director Joe Hildebrand speaking on a food innovation panel

Sep 14, 2026

Joe Hildebrand Accepts Interim Director Role at NCFIL

Joseph Hildebrand steps into the role of Interim Director at NCFIL, bringing years of food science, manufacturing and lab management experience to NCFIL.

NCFIL Lab equipment cutting granola bars

Aug 25, 2026

NCFIL to Host Bar Formulation Workshop

The Art and Science of Bar Formulation Workshop is a hands-on course covering commercial snack and nutrition bar formulation, processing, flavor science and food safety.
A group of people standing together in building housing NCFIL.

Jun 30, 2026

Taking Ideas to Market with NCFIL Entrepreneur Bootcamp

NCFIL’s Entrepreneur Bootcamp helped aspiring food entrepreneurs navigate the commercialization process and transform their ideas into actionable plans.

Food scientists in pilot plant at NCFIL for Entrepreneur Bootcamp

May 27, 2026

NCFIL Featured by the Walters Family Foundation

NCFIL helps food entrepreneurs bring new products to market with support from the Walters Family Foundation.

NCFIL Director Julie Mann participating in NCFIL Food Entrepreneur Bootcamp

Apr 29, 2026

Food Safety Trends, Trainings, and What’s Ahead at NCFIL

NCFIL helps food businesses stay ahead with hands-on training and expert guidance on food safety.

NCFIL Food Scientist Rodrigo Martinez in a Pilot Plant working on functional beverage

Mar 25, 2026

Rodrigo Martinez Begins Role as Pilot Plant Operator

Rodrigo Martinez joins the NC Food Innovation Lab as its Pilot Plant Operator to support innovative food product development
Photo of a bowl of Verley dairy protein powder with a tablespoon in powder

Feb 25, 2026

Verley Partners with NCFIL to Advance Functional Dairy Proteins

Verley partnered with NCFIL to validate and strengthen its precision‑fermented dairy proteins.