News Archive
Westrock Coffee Stays Competitive Through Innovation
April 17, 2024
Coffee, tea and extract supplier Westrock Coffee partners with NCFIL to develop new products and test-drive cutting-edge technologies.
Elise Packer: Excited for Lab Opportunity
April 3, 2024
NCFIL Intern Elise Packer appreciates the variety of projects and the female mentorship she experiences at NCFIL.
YPO Protein Forum: Aimutis Weighs In
March 13, 2024
NCFIL Executive Director talks with YPO Leader Miguel Calatayud about national and global food innovation and food technology in a recent YPO forum.
Haw River Mushrooms Accelerates Its Goals
February 12, 2024
Haw River Mushrooms CEO Laura Stewart partners with NCFIL to support her goals of developing nutritious mushroom-based products.
What’s Next for NCFIL Food-Tech Pitch Contest Winners
December 13, 2023
Three North Carolina entrepreneurs reflect on the contest and describe how they’ll put their winnings to work.
Raising the (Nutrition) Bar
December 8, 2023
Healthy, convenient, sustainably produced and tasty options are expected to continue an upward trend in nutrition bar sales, and NCFIL is helping companies tap into the demand.
NCFIL’s Food-Tech Pitch Contest Ripe with Innovation
November 15, 2023
NCFIL hosted a Food-Tech Pitch Contest and Workshop for a variety of food entrepreneurs in start-up and early development stages.
Five Takeaways From IFT FIRST
October 18, 2023
NCFIL professional returns from an international gathering of food scientists and technologists with new insights into global trends, innovations and solutions.
Andy Moritz Brings Mechanical Expertise to NCFIL Pilot Plant
September 27, 2023
Andy Moritz uses his mechanical training and experience as a military veteran to keep NCFIL’s day-to-day operations and state-of-art machinery running smoothly.
Partnerships Are Key: Aimutis Shares Insight on MeatingPod Podcast
September 13, 2023
NCFIL executive director Bill Aimutis speaks about the power of partnerships, and more, for alternative protein entrepreneurs facing tough financial times.
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