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 »

A love of cooking leads to a career in food science for Hannah Curle

You’ll usually find her on the third floor of the Marotta Building at the Daniel. J. Patterson Niagara-on-the-Lake campus, working on something food or beverage related… Hannah Curle is the Food Science Research Associate with the Food & Beverage Innovation Centre (FBIC) of the Research & Innovation (R&I) division. Hannah works closely with the student research assistants at FBIC and takes more of a leadership … Continue reading A love of cooking leads to a career in food science for Hannah Curle »

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 »

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 »

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 »

(2) SUMMER POSITIONS AVAILABLE with the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre team

Located at the Welland Campus of Niagara College, the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC) provides small regional manufacturers access to needed facilities, equipment, technical expertise and serves to assist them in product development, technology adoption, and commercialization. The following WAMIC summer positions are available: Electronics Engineering Research Assistant  The successful candidate will work in Advanced Manufacturing areas such as Product Design & Development, Product … Continue reading (2) SUMMER POSITIONS AVAILABLE with the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre team »