NC Food Innovation Lab celebrated in food + beverage industry
Nov 19, 2019
Food + beverage industry comes together for plant-based food pilot plant grand opening
The NC Food Innovation Lab (NCFIL) officially opened its doors, following a celebratory ribbon-cutting and open house in Kannapolis, NC. The event was well-attended by food + beverage industry professionals, academia and North Carolina officials. This strong show of support underlines the impact the plant-based pilot plant is expected to have on the state of North Carolina and across the food + beverage industry.
The facility has received great recognition in local and trade media:
“North Carolina Food Innovation Lab takes aim at food production of the future,” Food Engineering
“Plant-based food pilot plant launches,” ProFood World
“NC Food Innovation Lab opens doors to plant-based food processing, product development facility,” Refrigerated & Frozen Foods
NC Farm Bureau Report, video coverage
“Food Innovation Lab opening in NC,” NBC11 broadcast, Nov. 18, 2019
“Food innovation lab focuses on plant-based research,” Institute of Food Technologists
“16,000-Square Foot Plant-Based Food Innovation Lab Opens in North Carolina,” VegNews.com
NCFIL project partners gathered for a celebratory ribbon-cutting.
Guests were invited to tour the new facility.
