News Archive

Milli Mylk Offers Convenience and Nutrition 
January 18, 2023

Maacha Le Blanc set out on a mission to create a fresh, nutritious dairy alternative that people could make conveniently at home. Partnering with NCFIL, she launched milli mylk, the first and only freeze-dried, plant-based dairy alternative.

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Extrusion Short Course: NCFIL + Bühler Continue Momentum
January 6, 2023

NCFIL is partnering again with Bühler to run a four-day short course on food extrusion at the NCFIL facility. This course collaboration is just one aspect of the growing relationship between the two organizations.

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Candace Smith Capitalizes on Flair for Research
December 7, 2022

Candace Smith learned she had a knack for research when she was in high school. She’s been building upon that ever since, and she brings her curiosity and expertise to her role as a Research Technician at NCFIL.

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Chloe Brubaker: Living the Dream
November 23, 2022

Former NCFIL intern Chloe Brubaker joins the team full-time as its newest Food Scientist. Focusing on product development, she’s enjoying mixing things up in the test kitchen and collaborating with clients and colleagues alike.

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Nowadays Sees Success in the Plant-Based Meat Market
November 9, 2022

Nowadays Co-Founder Dominik Grabinski talks about the company’s plans for working with NCFIL on product development and their future growth in the plant-based meat market.

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Aimutis Discusses Future of Plant-Based Innovation on PBH Podcast
November 4, 2022

Bill Aimutis and Celia Homyak discuss the current and future state of innovation in the plant-based food industry as part of a podcast episode of “The Plantbased Business Hour.”

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A ‘Yes’ Person: Lisa Sand Joins NCFIL as Senior Food Scientist
October 10, 2022

Lisa Sand brings her broad career experience and a love of learning to her new role as Senior Food Scientist.

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NCFIL Collaborator Featured in Forbes: Milli Mylk
September 30, 2022

Partnering with NCFIL to research and test best practices, Milli Mylk is leading the industry in freeze-dried plant-based milk, and founder Maacha Le Blanc is raising funds to continue to grow her business.

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NCFIL + N.C. PSI Partnership Creates Synergy in Plant-Based Food Industry
September 21, 2022

An NCFIL + N.C. PSI partnership is good news for the plant-based food industry. Bill Aimutis and Adrian Percy look forward to collaborating in the pursuit of plant science innovation.

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Memore Supports Brain Health
August 24, 2022

Memore’s founders created a whole food powder that nourishes the brain. Their partnership with NCFIL successfully brought this important concept to life.

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