Category Archives: Business & Commercialization Innovation

Grad brings unique approach to job thanks to R&I

Artem Mekshun is a 2019 graduate of Niagara College’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), International Commerce and Global Development program. During his studies, Artem spent time with R&I’s Business & Commercialization Solutions team as both a research assistant and then research associate. He is currently employed by General Mills Canada Corp. as a financial analyst. While at NC, Artem received both a Niagara Scholar Award … Continue reading Grad brings unique approach to job thanks to R&I »

NOW HIRING: Business Research Assistant position available with our Research & Innovation team

Business Research Assistant, Research & Innovation The Business Research Assistant will work on several applied research projects assisting small and medium sized businesses to solve real-world problems relating to operations management, sales, and marketing. The successful candidate will work individually and as part of a team to complete project deliverables. Hours completed during this work term may be used toward your co-operative placement hours. The … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Business Research Assistant position available with our Research & Innovation team »

Genuine Tea commercializes and markets new RTD tea beverages

A premium tea company, Genuine Tea blends, packages, distributes and sells ethically sourced whole leaf tea, matcha and other wellness products online and in stores across Ontario. The Toronto company discovered the market was lacking in a high-quality tea-based ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage without added sugar. It first needed a marketing assessment to aid in positioning its carbonated beverage in the consumer goods marketplace. They looked … Continue reading Genuine Tea commercializes and markets new RTD tea beverages »

Pilling Foods expanding sales with unique product line

  Pilling Foods is a wholesale company dedicated to providing high-quality, gluten-free, non-GMO and organic products, such as flours, seeds, and baking ingredients. They have recently started producing their own line of flours as well. The Orangeville, Ont. company, which sells its products online, was looking to expand their brand awareness and increase sales through social media strategies. To do this they needed to better … Continue reading Pilling Foods expanding sales with unique product line »

Mom and pop berry farm grows business

Jerry’s Berries, a multigenerational family-run farm, has a reputation for its berries – from the farmers market to its pick-your-own service. The seasonal company wanted to pivot its business model and diversify its product offerings, but they needed the expertise to help with this endeavour. “We have a very small seasonal mom and pop farm in which we do 90 per cent of the work … Continue reading Mom and pop berry farm grows business »

Expanding the marketplace for ‘superfoods’ company

  UPDATE June 24, 2020:  With the help of the Research & Innovation team, Miski Organics has successfully introduced two natural peanut-free butters into the market: Organic Sacha Inchi Butter and Organic Sacha Inchi Choco Butter. These two unique products were officially launched in May 2020 with great acceptance. In addition, a vegan, gluten-free pancake mix will be launched in June, while the cookie mix, … Continue reading Expanding the marketplace for ‘superfoods’ company »