Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab
At the Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab (CFRIL), we collaborate with organizations across the food processing, packaging, and foodservice sectors to deliver practical, scalable solutions. Our state-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities support every stage of the product development cycle—from concept to commercialization.
Whether you're a startup or an established enterprise, our team works closely with you to drive innovation, solve challenges, and bring new ideas to market.
In 2023 CFRIL was awarded the Minister's Award of Excellence and the Excellence in Research and Innovation award from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Facilities and services
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Take a virtual tour of our facility located at our Cambridge - Fountain Street campus.
CFRIL projects
Extending shelf-life and optimizing packaging for Real Food for Real Kids
Improving packaging reliability for Zing Pantry Shortcuts
Supporting in-house sauce production at Feature Foods
Our team
By the numbers (2025)
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See how the Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab can help you access faculty expertise, student employees, and the college's innovative lab spaces and equipment.
