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Easy Eats cookbook cover

Application of culinary techniques to improve the palatability of meals for individuals with dysphasia

This project developed a novel approach to improving the palatability of modified diets for dysphagia patients by combining culinary techniques with food science.
Crafty Ramen frozen mealkit

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.  
Juli's Cookie Co. chocolate chip cookies

Packaging and shelf-life support for Juli's Cookie Co. 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.
Brownies stacked on top of each other

Shelf-life analysis of Molly's Market's 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. 
An assortment of baked goods

Packaging and shelf-life enhancement for Sweets from the Earth
CFRIL partnered with Sweets from the Earth to review and improve packaging to enhance product shelf-life.
Jerky on a table with a paper and tomato

Reformulating gyro-flavoured meat jerky for Gyro Bites
Gyro Bites partnered with the Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab to reformulate the original gyro jerky to reduce its water activity and incorporating preservatives to prevent yeast and mold growth.
An assortment of dips

Shelf-life extension of Green Goddess's vegan cream cheese and dip products
In a proactive effort to reduce food waste and ensure product quality and availability, Green Goddess partnered with the Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab to explore solutions for preserving product freshness.
Three different types of packaging

Scale-up testing of nanotechnology to enhance barrier properties of Nfinite's packaging materials

CFRIL supported Nfinite by focusing on scale-up testing for their nanotechnology packaging materials.
Beck's Broth dry broth sachets

Developing a case-ready design for dry sachet products for Beck's Broth
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. 
Children playing with play dough

Packaging recommendations for enhanced product performance for Dough Parlour
Dough Parlour sought support for alternative packaging solutions to maintain product quality.
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