News Archive

N.C. PSI + PHHI + NCFIL = The Strategic Triad
November 19, 2021

The strategic triad of N.C. PSI, PHHI, and NCFIL brings together the latest research, resources, and expertise in agriculture and plant processing.

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Making Memore: NCFIL Featured in Salisbury Post
November 10, 2021

NCFIL was recently featured in "Making Memore: Entrepreneurs harness power of Kannapolis’ Food Innovation Lab" in the Salisbury Post.

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Plant-Based Beverages: Rising Through the Ranks
October 21, 2021

Plant-based beverages gain popularity as healthy and sustainable alternatives to dairy milk, and industry experts predict sales growth will outpace conventional products.

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NCFIL + JWU Partnership: Patillo Featured in Spectrum and JWU Articles 
September 15, 2021

Spectrum News and Inside at JWU Charlotte featured NCFIL Intern Chris Patillo, noting his involvement in all product development phases and the growing JWU + NCFIL partnership.

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NCFIL Executive Director’s Perspective: September 2021
September 1, 2021

NCFIL Executive Director Bill Aimutis provides a NCFIL business and facility update and reports on three industry concerns learned at the recent SNAXPO 2021 conference.

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NCFIL Summer Intern: Chris Patillo
August 25, 2021

Passionate about the science behind the culinary arts, NCFIL Summer Intern Chris Patillo appreciates working with a team "revolutionizing the plant-based culinary industry.”

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NCFIL Summer Intern: Emilize Momplaisir
August 11, 2021

NCFIL Summer Intern Emilize Momplaisir spends her time working in the Test Kitchen, appreciating the use of NCFIL's technology and the team's guidance.

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Joe Hildebrand: Certified Culinary Scientist
July 29, 2021

NCFIL Pilot Plant Manager Joe Hildebrand recently earned the Certified Culinary Scientist title from the Research Chefs Association.

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NCFIL Executive Director Aimutis Elected IFT Fellow
July 19, 2021

NCFIL Executive Director Bill Aimutis was elected a 2021 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Fellow, along with ten other members globally.

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Food Entrepreneurship: Aimutis Featured on Farms, Food and You Podcast
July 14, 2021

NCFIL Executive Director Bill Aimutis was recently featured in the episode titled “Growing Food Entrepreneurship in NC” on NC State’s podcast Farms, Food and You.

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