
On-site facilities
Our state-of-the-art food innovation facility contains specialized equipment for fermentation, food packaging, and product development, along with advanced processing equipment like retorts, microwave dryers, and ultrasonication setups.
Hiperbaric High Pressure Processing Unit (55 L/cycle)
For non-thermal processing of food products, aimed at improving the long-term nutritional profile and quality of food, and at reducing food waste. Can produce upto 100 kg/hr of high pressure pasteurized foods and beverages.
Nuwave Research Microwave-Vacuum Dehydration Unit (25 kW)
This will enable advancements in the preservation of fruits and vegetables using novel drying approaches, like dehydrofreezing. Can remove up to 30 kg of water per hour depending on the material.
Supercritical Fluid Extractor (2×25 L)
Enables the extraction of novel nutraceutical compounds using non-toxic solvents.
Two Innovation Bays
Two state-of-the-art commercial kitchens that can be rented by food entrepreneurs for product development innovations.
Industrial Fermentation Lab
Equipped with a Specific Mechanical Microbrewery, our fermentation lab facilitates diverse projects – from large-scale brewing experiments to the development of innovative fermented products.
Cooler and Freezer Room
Access to industrial-grade refrigeration equipment to keep your next big food idea fresh.
Food Packaging Lab
The next generation of food packaging starts here. Our Novel Packaging Lab supports projects and investigations into sustainable material upcycling, plant-based product development, shelf-life testing and food labeling.
Other facilities from UBC LFS

FNH Pilot Plant
The food-grade facility offers a space for pilot-scale food processing and R&D. It is equipped with pilot-scale processing equipment and analytical instruments.

FNH Sensory Labs
Our Food, Nutrition, and Health research facility boasts a 14-panel, state-of-the-art sensory lab complete with a training-ready boardroom and a culinary laboratory for preparing food samples.

Analytical Core Facility
Quantitative and qualitative small molecule analysis for product development, flavour and perfume analysis, and sensory studies.