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Perfecting quality: Crafty Ramen partners with CFRIL to optimize frozen noodle texture
Crafty Ramen is a Guelph-based restaurant, noodle shop, and market. Founded in 2017 by Jared and Miki Ferrall, Crafty Ramen has expanded from a single restaurant location in Guelph to multiple locations around the Kitchener-Waterloo area, an e-commerce division, meal kit partnerships, and a selection of their ramen in major grocery stores.
Packaging and shelf-life support for specialized cookies
Juli’s Cookie Co is a bakery company specializing in cookies for breastfeeding mothers. They sought CFRIL's support for packaging design and shelf-life extension to improve their current offerings and accommodate new products.
Shelf-life analysis of vegan and gluten-free baked goods
CFRIL completed a detailed analysis to help Molly’s Market ensure the quality and safety of their baked goods as they expanded into new refrigerated storage channels.
Packaging and shelf-life enhancement
CFRIL partnered with Sweets from the Earth to review and improve packaging to enhance product shelf-life.
Reformulating gyro-flavoured meat jerky
CFRIL’s assistance included reformulating the original gyro jerky to reduce its water activity and incorporating preservatives to prevent yeast and mold growth.
Shelf-life extension of vegan cream cheese and dip products
In a proactive effort to reduce food waste and ensure product quality and availability, Green Goddess partnered with CFRIL to explore solutions for preserving product freshness.
Scale-up testing of nanotechnology to enhance barrier properties of packaging materials
CFRIL supported Nfinite by focusing on scale-up testing for their nanotechnology packaging materials.
Developing a case-ready design for dry sachet products
CFRIL collaborated with Beck’s Broth to develop a case-ready design for their dry sachet product and to conduct a real-time shelf-life study.
Packaging recommendations for enhanced product performance
Dough Parlour sought support for alternative packaging solutions to maintain product quality.
Shelf-life study for ready-to-eat cookie dough
CFRIL collaborated with The Cookie DOH! Factory to conduct a retail shelf-life study on their cookie dough, which was intended to be sold frozen and then slacked off.