Category Archives: Research & Innovation

Research & Innovation, Where Are They Now?

Audra Stoncius keeps it local from NC student to Bench Brewing employee

Audra Stoncius is a 2019 graduate of the Culinary Innovation and Food Technology program. She worked with the Food & Beverage Innovation Centre (FBIC) as a Research Assistant between 2018 and 2019. She now works at Bench Brewing Company as the Lab Manager. In this role, Audra is responsible for ensuring that proper testing is done on the products and that the products meet company standards. … Continue reading Audra Stoncius keeps it local from NC student to Bench Brewing employee »

Research & Innovation

New Business Development Coordinator, Emily Walker, joins the R&I team

R&I is pleased to welcome Emily Walker to the team as our Business Development Coordinator. Emily is a double graduate from Niagara College, completing the Bachelor of Business Hospitality program as well as the Hotel & Restaurant Operations program. Emily has spent most of her career at Niagara Oast House Brewers as Operations Manager, managing and leading a staff of 50 over 7 departments. She … Continue reading New Business Development Coordinator, Emily Walker, joins the R&I team »

An Expert's Perspective, Food & Beverage Innovation Centre

FBIC: the journey from concept to shelf

From an Expert's Perspective

This month, we hear from Ana Cristina Vega-Lugo, PhD, Scientific Manager with the Food & Beverage Innovation Centre (FBIC). How can you predict the success of a novel and creative concept? We all wish to have a magic ball to be able to tell if the launch a novel food and beverage product will be profitable and a solid step for business growth. Even though … Continue reading FBIC: the journey from concept to shelf »

Research & Innovation

The journey continues to boost craft beer competitiveness across the country

When you walk down the beer aisles at the LCBO, there always seems to be a new craft brewery option available at your fingertips. The industry has, and is still, growing quickly. With growth means more products. With more products comes a need for continued consistency and quality. That’s where the Craft Brewery Quality Project comes in. We introduced our readers to the program back … Continue reading The journey continues to boost craft beer competitiveness across the country »

Research & Innovation

NOW HIRING: Social Media Research Assistant position available

Social Media Research Assistant The successful candidate will support SONAMI and GTN with its business to business social media strategy. As the Social Media Research Assistant for SONAMI the successful candidate will work on a number of projects to assess, plan and design social media activities for the Network in order to grow the reach and awareness of the Network. The Social Media Research Assistant … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Social Media Research Assistant position available »

Research & Innovation

Now Hiring: Footcare Project Assistant with our Research & Innovation team

Footcare Project Assistant The Footcare Project Assistant is a role that encompasses two roles (Research & Footcare Assessment Assistant) and is dependent on the work available with restrictions due to the pandemic. As a Research Assistant, the selected candidate will work remotely and meet regularly with the Research Project manager and other members of the research team through virtual software programs. As a Footcare Assessment … Continue reading Now Hiring: Footcare Project Assistant with our Research & Innovation team »