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Supporting shelf-life and packaging development for North Pacific Kelp Wild Foods’ kelp biostimulant
North Pacific Kelp Wild Foods partnered with the Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab to explore strategies for improving shelf-life and identifying sustainable packaging options for their kelp-based biostimulant product.
Enhancing packaging and shelf-life strategies for Live On Chocolate
Live On Chocolate partnered with Conestoga’s Food Research & Innovation Lab to support packaging development and explore ways to extend the shelf-life of their signature truffle products.
Supporting product development and packaging strategies at Hummingbird Chocolate Maker
Hummingbird Chocolate Maker partnered with the Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab to explore opportunities to enhance their packaging processes and extend the shelf-life of key products.
Scaling up beverage formulations for shelf-life and packaging optimization for School Story
Cool Story partnered with Conestoga’s Food Research & Innovation Lab to scale up and evaluate multiple beverage formulations using high temperature short time and ultra-high temperature processing at CFRIL’s pilot plant.
Enhancing energy system control and interoperability for Vortex’s iBMS
Conestoga’s SMART Centre partnered with Vortex to upgrade its intelligent battery management system with new automation features and improved compatibility for real-world deployment.
Advancing greywater reuse for sustainable water management in Ontario
This project explores how greywater recycling systems can be adapted for use in commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings across Ontario.
Exploring the life-affirming impact of wish-granting for older adults
Conestoga’s Centre for Health Care Research & Innovation partnered with Chartwell Wish of a Lifetime to lead a research study on the impact of a wish-granting program for older adults.
Exploring sustainable fruit processing for Oat & Mill’s dairy-free ice cream
Oat & Mill partnered with the Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab (CFRIL) to explore alternative fruit processing methods that align with the company’s commitment to sustainability and product quality.
Supporting product development and commercialization for Terra Bioindustries
Terra Bioindustries, an Elmira-based food upcycling company, partnered with the Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab to support the development of technical specifications and prototype formulations for one of their flagship ingredients, Recyclose.
Building an AI-powered matchmaking platform for enhanced business partner matches
This project focused on developing a prototype web application to help companies connect with one another during international trade events and missions. The goal was to create a tool that uses AI to recommend connections between companies with shared interests, helping them stay engaged beyond the event itself.

