Impact | Conestoga Applied Research

Packaging and product optimization for Porta

Porta was experiencing packaging limitations affecting their product quality throughout its shelf-life and was looking to reposition a stuffed pasta product for the refrigerated market. The company required support to improve packaging performance and optimize product formulation for new retail conditions.

Ingredient and process optimization for Peacasa Snacks

Peacasa Snacks identified a chickpea flour that worked well in its process, but needed a better understanding of why it performed differently from other options. The company also wanted to strengthen quality control and explore how its process might be adapted for future product line extensions.

Upcycled animal feed from excess soybean oil for Raymer Group

Raymer Group required support to finalize a formulation that would remain stable during storage and use, while meeting shelf-life, cost, and large-scale distribution requirements.

Scaling production for Mindful Monk chocolate products

As Mindful Monk prepared to move into its own production facility, the company needed guidance on equipment, packaging, and formulation adjustments to support larger batch sizes and expanded distribution.

Sweetener development for Biofect Innovations

Biofect Innovations required support to validate the performance of its proprietary sweetener and generate the technical data needed to support consistent application and commercialization.

Packaging solutions for Atlantic Aqua Farms

Atlantic Aqua Farms sought to expand into the U.S. market, but existing packaging systems did not meet regulatory requirements or support product quality over longer distribution distances.

Ready-to-drink beverage development for Spice Girl Eats

Spice Girl Eats required support to evaluate how its ready-to-drink beverage would perform under commercial processing and storage conditions, while ensuring product quality, safety, and compliance with labelling requirements.

Residential energy modeling for Homes to Zero

Conventional home energy modeling can be time-consuming and costly, making it difficult to apply at scale. Homes to Zero required validation of its faster, typology-based approach to ensure it could provide reliable guidance for retrofit decision-making.

Scaling sustainable packaging at Food Cycle Science

Food Cycle Science required a packaging solution for its enzyme-based system that would be durable during storage and transportation, while aligning with its sustainability goals and supporting a subscription-based delivery model.

Extending shelf-life and optimizing packaging for Real Food for Real Kids

Real Food for Real Kids partnered with Conestoga’s Food Research & Innovation Lab to explore packaging solutions that could support the company’s continued growth. The project focused on evaluating approaches to extend the refrigerated shelf-life of select dips and soft-cooked vegetable products, helping the company improve distribution flexibility while maintaining product quality.