Resources & Capabilities
Niagara College’s Food & Beverage Innovation Centre draws on our highly qualified and experienced staff, faculty experts, and talented student employees from several programs, including Culinary Innovation and Food Technology (Co-op); Culinary Management (Co-op), Brewmaster; Brewery Operations Management; Artisan Distilling; Beverage Business Management; Winery and Viticulture Technician; and Wine Business Management programs, to provide a competitive advantage to industry partners in supporting their commercialization journey.
Our Facilities:
- Research & Product Development (R&D) Kitchen
- Beverage Analytical Laboratories
- Beverage Pilot Processing Plant:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) approved for Inter-Provincial trade; HACCP; Safe Foods for Canadians Act (SFCA);
Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) compliant - Cannabis Edibles R&D Laboratories
- Chemistry Laboratory
- Shelf-Life and Packaging Lab
- Artisanal Distillery
- Brewery and Hopyard
- Winery and Vineyard
- Industrial Culinary Kitchens
Our Commercialization Services:
- Market Information
- Competitive Analysis
- Prospect/Client Lists
- Advertising/Marketing Plan
- International Market Entry/Export
- E-Commerce, Web Design & Development
