News Archive
NCFIL Executive Director’s Perspective: October 2020
November 3, 2020
NCFIL Executive Director Bill Aimutis reports on NCFIL's current activity, considers how consumers continue new healthy eating habits into the holiday season, and looks at nutritionally rich holiday foods.
The Food and Beverage Industry: Food Processing Trends
October 14, 2020
COVID-19 has impacted the food and beverage industry, but now the industry must consider where it's headed post-pandemic. North Carolina is well-positioned to help.
NCFIL Executive Director’s Perspective: September 2020
September 30, 2020
NCFIL Executive Director Bill Aimutis reports on NCFIL's current activity and considers how entrepreneurs and food companies can navigate the current VUCA--Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity--business environment.
Equipment Spotlight: Allpax 2402 Multimode Retort
September 23, 2020
The Allpax 2402 Multimode Retort processes all types of packaging, so NCFIL is able to incorporate and offer many different capabilities to its clients.
Not Your Typical NC Apple Season
September 9, 2020
Nothing suggests the coming of fall more than NC apple season. But this year, growers are uncertain how the pandemic will impact apple picking, processing and sales.
NCFIL Executive Director’s Perspective: August 2020
September 1, 2020
NCFIL Executive Director Bill Aimutis reports on NCFIL's current activity as well as dynamic change in the food industry, including changes in consumer behaviors, supply chain, labor and operations, and corporate decision-making.
Marvin Moncada: Ready to Advance Plant-Based Foods
August 19, 2020
Marvin Moncada, PhD, joins NC State University as an Assistant Professor of Plant Food Processing with research and extension responsibilities.
Oat Milk Popularity: Aimutis Featured in SELF
August 13, 2020
NCFIL Executive Director Dr. Bill Aimutis was recently featured in SELF magazine in an article entitled, "The Oat Milk Craze Isn't Going Anywhere."
University Labs + Innovation: Aimutis Featured in Food Technology
August 11, 2020
NCFIL Executive Director Bill Aimutis was recently featured in a Food Technology article entitled “University Labs Support Industry Innovation."
Ingredient Shortages: Aimutis Featured in Food Dive
August 5, 2020
NCFIL Executive Director Bill Aimutis was recently featured in a Food Dive article entitled "4 Ingredients Facing Shortages Amid the Pandemic.”
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