Associate Members

Welcome to our newest FBO members!

Loyalist College, Centre for Natural Products & Medical Cannabis

(613) 969-1913 x 2171
https://loyalistcnpmc.com/

The Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis (CNPMC) is an innovation hub within Loyalist College with expertise in plant-based technologies. We focus on supporting start-ups and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to transform research results into high-quality and innovative products and processes in the food and beverage, natural products, agri-tech and cannabis sectors.

The CNPMC offers a range of services including extraction and advanced analytics, formulation and product development, and molecular and microbiological testing.

Specific services may include: •Shelf-life testing •Flavour and aroma profiling •Product development and optimization •Beverage testing for quality assurance •Microbial testing for quality assurance •Analytical testing of functional foods

Niagara College, Food & Beverage Innovation Centre

(905) 641-2252 x 4198
https://www.ncinnovation.ca/specializations/food-beverage-innovation-centre

The Food & Beverage Innovation Centre (formerly known as the Canadian Food & Wine Institute Innovation Centre) team offers a full suite of services to support industry innovation and commercialization of new products and processes. From new recipe development to shelf-life testing and nutritional labelling, the FBIC pairs industry partners with faculty, recent graduates and students with the right expertise and equipment to meet your needs.

Some of our services:

* Food and beverage product development
* Food safety and regulatory
* Beverage analytical services
* Sensory analysis and consumer acceptance
* Beverage processing pilot plant
* Hops analysis services

Mohawk College Energy and Power Innovation Centre

9059737186
https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/epic

The Energy & Power Innovation Centre (EPIC) provides expertise and facilities to support Canadian companies with their operational challenges with a particular focus on energy and resource management. EPIC also supports utilities and electrical companies with developing new solutions, as well as training in state-of-the-art facilities.

EPIC is also home to the Energy & Power Technology Access Centre (TAC), a national resource for the Canadian manufacturing and agri-food sector. As a TAC, EPIC helps companies who would like to adopt energy technologies that can reduce operating costs throughout the manufacturing process and/or de-risk the implementation of new technologies.

The cross-functional research team - which includes EPIC applied research staff, dedicated co-op students and Engineering Technology Faculty members- works collaboratively with the Sensor Systems and Internet of Things (IoT) Lab, the Centre for Climate Change Management, the Additive Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), and the mHealth & eHealth Development and Innovation Centre (MEDIC).