Product development
John Thoroski – University of Manitoba
Business Type
Researcher
Main Contact Person
John Thoroski
Position
Dairy Pilot Plant Manager
Department
Food and Human Nutritional Sciences
City
Winnipeg
Province
Manitoba
Country
Canada
Keywords
Infrastructure
Dairy Pilot Plant, Summary of Functions, Capabilities, and Capacities CFIA Federally Registered Establishment (Dairy): Registration #3955 CFIA SFCR Registration #4JTW9MDK CFIA Federally Registered Establishment (Dairy): Registration #3955 CFIA SFCR Registration #4JTW9MDK CFIA Federally Registered Establishment (Dairy): Registration #3955 CFIA SFCR Registration #4JTW9MDK Dairy Functions: 2. Product and Process Development (for industrial clients) – Cheeses, yogurts, ice creams, and other related dairy and non-dairy products. 3. Production Scale Up – Cheeses, yogurts, ice creams, and other related dairy and non-dairy products. 4. Commercial Production – Cheese, Ice cream, Yogurt, and other related dairy products. List of Processing Capabilities: 1. Raw Holding 2. Liquid Mixing 3. Homogenization 4. Legal Pasteurization 5. Separation 6. Chilling 7. Cheese Making 8. Frozen Dairy Product Processing 9. Fermented Dairy Product Processing 10. Fluid Processing 11. Cold and Frozen Storage List of Products and Capacities: 1. Ice Cream cups (Dixie style) and tubs, can include novel toppings and flavours. - Capacity for single flavour cups = 2,000+ per day - Capacity for fancy parfaits cups = 500+ per day - Capacity for larger tubs is variable dependent on pack size 2. Gelato, Sherbet and Sorbet cups (Dixie style) and tubs, can include novel toppings and flavours. - Capacity for single flavour cups = 2,000+ per day - Capacity for fancy parfaits cups = 500+ per day - Capacity for larger tubs is variable dependent on pack size 3. Frozen Yogurt cups (Dixie style) and tubs, can include novel toppings and flavours. - Capacity for single flavour cups = 2,000+ per day - Capacity for fancy parfaits cups = 500+ per day - Capacity for larger tubs is variable dependent on pack size 4. Yogurt cups (Dixie style) and tubs, can include novel toppings and flavours. - Capacity for single flavour cups = 1,000+ per day - Capacity for fancy parfaits cups = 500+ per day - Capacity for larger tubs is variable dependent on pack size 5. Greek Style Yogurt products. - Capacity for single flavour cups = 1,000+ per day - Capacity for fancy parfaits cups = 500+ per day - Capacity for larger tubs is variable dependent on pack size 6. Yogurt Drinks - Capacity is variable dependent on pack size and configuration 7. Cheese – Cheddar, Feta, and novel types. Can include flavours. - Cheddar up to 200 KG per day - Feta up to 250 KG per day - Others variable dependent on properties 8. Cream cheese - Capacity is variable dependent on pack size 9. Direct Acidified Cheese (eg.Paneer) - Capacity is variable dependent on pack size 10. Novel Fluid Processing - Variable capacity dependent on properties 11. Non Dairy Processing - Variable capacity dependent on properties
Protein Food Processing
Product development of novel dairy and dairy product alternatives
Packaging
Packaging and shelf life studies. Packaging systems and temperature of storage.
Transportation and Distribution
Shelf life studies, influence of time and temperature.
Consumer Acceptability
Sensory testing, acceptability studies.
Assessment of the Safety and Nutritional Value of Protein Foods
Microbiological testing and considerations. Use of only food approved materials.
Other
Sensory testing and shelf life testing of prototypes.
North Forge
Business Type
Company
Main Contact Person
Dana Driedger
Position
Manager, Partnerships
City
Winnipeg
Province
Manitoba
Country
Canada
Keywords
Infrastructure
Accelerating Product Development and Commercialization (AMLab) is a free comprehensive, advanced manufacturing program designed to empower start-ups with the necessary resources to develop and prototype their products.
In collaboration with our esteemed manufacturing partner, Prysm Manufacturing, AMLab is focused on guiding founders through the entire life cycle of their products, starting from the initial concept to successful commercialization.
Working in parallel with the North Forge Founders Program* AMLab aims to provide participants with the knowledge and experience needed to navigate the complex manufacturing ecosystem while avoiding costly errors that can hinder the growth of businesses and innovative ideas.
In collaboration with our esteemed manufacturing partner, Prysm Manufacturing, AMLab is focused on guiding founders through the entire life cycle of their products, starting from the initial concept to successful commercialization.
Working in parallel with the North Forge Founders Program* AMLab aims to provide participants with the knowledge and experience needed to navigate the complex manufacturing ecosystem while avoiding costly errors that can hinder the growth of businesses and innovative ideas.
Marketing
North Forge Technology Exchange provides comprehensive marketing support to startups through various initiatives and resources designed to help them succeed.
Phone:
2047715002
2047715002
Mailing Address:
441-100 Innovation Dr
R3T 6G2
441-100 Innovation Dr
R3T 6G2
Red River College Polytechnic
Listed In:
Agricultural Innovations, Animal Protein, By-Products and Co-Products, Digital Agricultural and Food Systems, Food Safety, Genetics, Packaging, Plant Protein, Product Development, Regulatory, Sensory Evaluation, Sociocultural, Waste Management, Water Management
Business Type
Researcher
Main Contact Person
Elena Gomez Haro
Position
Research Manager
Department
Prairie Research Kitchen
City
Winnipeg
Province
Manitoba
Country
Canada
Keywords
3D prototyping, advanced manufacturing, Animal protein, building efficiency, co-product utilization, Consumer acceptability, crop genetics, data analysis, data safety, electric vehicles, food prototypes, food safety, food service, ingredient utilization, machine learning, packaging, plant protein, Product development, robotics, sensors, waste water treatment
Infrastructure
Prairie Research Kitchen, Centrifuge, Rotary Evaporator, Water bath processing (Sous vide), Sonifier, Blast Freezer, Smoking Equipment, Programmable Curing Chambers for charcuterie and fermentation projects, Food Service and Household Cooking equipment, Pasta Extruder, Rationale Combi-ovens, Merry Chef Oven, Vacuum packaging with modified atmosphere capabilities, Incubation Chamber
Protein Food Processing
Prototype and ingredient blends and utilization of plant and animal protein for industry, protein extraction, recipe development, co-product utilization, advanced manufacturing, 3D printing for prototype parts (metal, plastics), waste water processing
Packaging
sustainable packaging partnerships (make the food to test the packaging), conduct shelf life studies, modified packaging
Marketing
market research (students), business plan development, communications and graphic design, recipes, food photography
Consumer Acceptability
Consumer taste tests, sensory evaluation, sample preparation, focus groups
Assessment of the Safety and Nutritional Value of Protein Foods
Food safety testing/training, clinical sample preparation, database nutritional analysis (mostly for estimate during prototyping), phenotyping, product development
Sociocultural Factors Related to Protein Foods
Indigenous food products, nutrition, food security, training
Phone:
2046323960
2046323960
Mailing Address:
11th Floor - 504 Main St.
R3B 0T1
11th Floor - 504 Main St.
R3B 0T1
Red River College Polytechnic – Paterson GlobalFoods Institute
Listed In:
Agricultural Innovations, Animal Protein, By-Products and Co-Products, Digital Agricultural and Food Systems, Food Safety, Plant Protein, Product Development, Sensory Evaluation, Waste Management, Water Management
Business Type
Institution
Main Contact Person
Mavis McRae
Position
Director
Department
Prairie Research Kitchen Technology Access Centre
City
Winnipeg
Province
Manitoba
Phone:
2046323960
2046323960
Mailing Address:
11th Floor - 504 Main St.
R3B 0T1
11th Floor - 504 Main St.
R3B 0T1