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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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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