Turning food innovation into commercial success requires much more than a brilliant idea. Entrepreneurs in the food and beverage space are faced with navigating product development, safety requirements, manufacturing considerations, packagi…
Food safety continues to evolve — and so does the NC Food Innovation Lab (NCFIL). Through new technologies, expanded food safety training programs and active industry collaboration, NCFIL is helping food businesses across North Carolina nav…
The NC Food Innovation Lab’s new Pilot Plant Operator brings a winning combination of technical experience and genuine passion for food to this role. With a background in pilot plant operations and food science, Rodrigo Martinez manages NCF…
When Verley founders Hélène Briand and Stéphane Mac Millan were introduced to then NCFIL Executive Director Bill Aimutis, they felt confident NCFIL could support them in formulation decisions and future customer discussions. Based in Lyon,
Verley partnered with NCFIL to validate and strengthen its precision‑fermented dairy proteins. Calling on NCFIL’s expertise, Beverage Entrepreneur David Page offers the Bloody Caesar, a vegetable mocktail based on Canada’s favorite drink. S…
NCFIL Food Scientist Chris Patillo will use his master’s in nutrition to bring healthier products to market. NCFIL Operations Manager Joseph Hildebrand earns the distinguished NC State’s CALS Outstanding Young Alumni Award earlier this fall…
NC Food Innovation Lab (NCFIL) Food Scientist and Product Developer Christopher Patillo started in the world of food wanting to own and operate his own food truck. After spending a summer in the Charlotte heat working on TIN Kitchen, a Kore…
NCFIL Food Scientist Chris Patillo will use his master’s in nutrition to bring healthier products to market. NCFIL Operations Manager Joseph Hildebrand earns the distinguished NC State’s CALS Outstanding Young Alumni Award earlier this fall…
NCFIL Food Scientist Chris Patillo will use his master’s in nutrition to bring healthier products to market. NCFIL Operations Manager Joseph Hildebrand earns the distinguished NC State’s CALS Outstanding Young Alumni Award earlier this fall…
We look forward to your visit to NCFIL. As you consider travel plans, be aware that Uber and other rideshare services can be unpredictable in our area. NC Food Innovation Lab150 N Research Campus DriveKannapolis, NC 28081 NCFIL is located i…
For over five years, the team at NCFIL has known Operations Manager Joe Hildebrand is worthy of recognition – whether for his “can-do” attitude, his work ethic, his desire to help clients or his extensive knowledge and experience in the fie…
NC State University is known for its collaborative spirit. And sometimes a story comes along that perfectly exemplifies the university’s unique collaborations – a story as juicy as a North Carolina peach. This story captures a NC State farm…