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Loyalist College and Kingston Aluminum Technology Inc. are One Step Closer to a Sustainable Cannabis Beverage Bottling Solution

Posted on December 17, 2020 by wpadminLeave a comment

Loyalist College and Kingston Aluminum Technology Inc. are One Step Closer to a Sustainable Cannabis Beverage Bottling Solution

Belleville, Ontario, December 17, 2020 – Loyalist College’s Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis is using its expertise in green technology and cannabis to identify and test different sustainable liner options to match the quality of Kingston Aluminum Technology Inc.’s (KAT) recyclable aluminum bottles.

Funding from GreenCentre Canada’s CONNECT program to advance this initiative will move KAT, a privately-held Canadian company, closer to commercial success in the Cannabis 2.0 market.

CONNECT is supported by the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) and funds small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working with service providers, such as Loyalist’s Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis, to accelerate the development of their products or services.

This strategic collaboration not only contributes to Canada’s role as a leader in Cannabis 2.0 products, but also meets the high demand for environmentally friendly containers that are sustainable, child-resistant, and retain the potency and quality of beverages. All of which are a key production concern in the cannabis industry.

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“Containers and liners can greatly impact the acceptable range of cannabinoid potency and stability, which ultimately influences marketability. Loyalist’s solution-driven team of researchers are dedicated to helping small and medium-sized enterprises like Kingston Aluminum Technology Inc. create safe, sustainable packaging without compromising product quality.” – Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan, President & CEO, Loyalist College

“Our patented blow moulding process results in fully recyclable aluminum bottles which are a viable alternative to plastic bottles. In turn, our sustainable process uses less energy to produce and requires half the space of a traditional production line. This allows anyone from a start-up to a large brand to work with us.” – Betty Pilon, President, Kingston Aluminum Technology Inc.

“CONNECT is an all-around success story for the Canadian economy, providing companies like KAT with expert resources at Loyalist’s Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis, while boosting the Canadian economy by retaining both the service and the SME in Canada.” – Dr. Brian Mariampillai, Director of Business Development, GreenCentre Canada

About GreenCentre Canada

GreenCentre Canada, established in 2009, is a not-for-profit Chemistry/Materials Commercialization Centre with a mandate to support the growth of chemical and materials start-ups, SMEs and multinationals by transforming their innovations into valued products, processes and services. The organization is based in Kingston, Ontario, and operates a world class state-of-the-art research and development chemistry facility for small to medium scale chemistry innovation services. The organization is supported by a group of scientists, most of whom have advanced degrees in the chemistry field. GreenCentre features an 8,000 ft2 bench scale chemistry facility fully equipped with analytical equipment.

About Kingston Aluminum Technology Inc.

Kingston Aluminum Technology Inc. (KAT) solved a 30-year-old industry challenge tackled by some of the largest companies and many of the leading experts in aluminum technology – how to customize the shape of a lightweight aluminum bottle on a commercial production line. KAT’s blow molded aluminum bottle is a game-changer in the bottling industry. KAT is providing a practical alternative to PET and glass bottles with real environmental benefits. And in addition to providing its low volume clients (beverage producers, co-packers and packaging distributors) with the more environmentally friendly option they have been asking for, KAT is also providing them with more ways to differentiate themselves from the competition on the shelf (through shape and in graphics).

About Loyalist College’s Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis

Loyalist College’s Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis is an innovation hub helping industry collaborate with academia to transform the results of research into high-quality, consistent and safe products, solving their applied research challenges and building their applied research capabilities. The Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis offers companies across Eastern Ontario a supportive, community-oriented platform from which to enhance their productivity, expand their reach and augment their competitiveness in the global market. In addition to income from industry partnerships, the Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis is funded through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) College and Community Innovation (CCI) Program, as well as the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), the Ontario Research Fund (ORF), and the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE).

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Contact: Kerry Lorimer, Director, Marketing, Communications and Recruitment
Loyalist College, klorimer@loyalistcollege.com, 613-969-1913, ext. 2536

Research Infosource: College Sponsored Research Income Reaches $227.6 Million – Cégep de Trois Rivières, Lambton College and Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Head National Ranking

Posted on December 15, 2020 by wpadminLeave a comment

Research Infosource: College Sponsored Research Income Reaches $227.6 Million - Cégep de Trois Rivières, Lambton College and Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Head National Ranking

TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2020 /CNW/ – Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges reported a total of $227.6 million of sponsored research income in Fiscal 2019, according to Research Infosource Inc., which today released its annual ranking. Research income was in the form of research grants, contracts and contributions from third parties. Cégep de Trois Rivières headed the list with $15.8 million of research income, followed by Lambton College ($12.4 million) and NAIT – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology ($11.8 million). Mohawk College ($10.9 million) and Red River College ($9.3 million) rounded out the top 5. Overall, research income increased at 40 colleges and declined at only 10 others, pushing the sponsored research income growth in Fiscal 2019 to 28.9%.

“Fiscal 2019 results are encouraging with a number of new colleges making the list this year contributing to a larger year-over-year growth in research income, as well as 80% of colleges reporting research income gains” said Ron Freedman, CEO of Research Infosource. “With their strong links to local communities – businesses, governments and the non-profit sector – colleges are a vital component of the national system of innovation.”

Federal Government sources accounted for 46% of total funding ($105.6 million) and Corporate sources contributed another 27% ($60.9 million). Provincial Governments added 21% ($47.6 million) to the total. Colleges completed a total of 2,946 research projects in Fiscal 2019 and engaged in 4,569 research partnerships with outside organizations – companies, governments and not-for-profit organizations. They engaged 3,490 students to work on paid research projects, which provided the students with valuable training.

Mohawk College led the Large college category with $5.0 million of industry research income, while Cégep de Trois Rivières led the Medium category ($4.1 million) and Cégep de la Pocatière ($3.7 million) headed the Small grouping. Conestoga College topped the Large college category, receiving 56.8% of its research income from industry, along with Loyalist College (Medium 59.8%) and Cégep Beauce-Appalaches (Small 77.9%).

Loyalist College Named Top 50 Research College

Posted on December 15, 2020 by wpadminLeave a comment

Loyalist College Named Top 50 Research College

Dec. 15, 2020 – A milestone for Loyalist College.

The Belleville post-secondary institution has been named one of Canada’s Top 50 research colleges on Research Infosource Incorporated’s annual list.

The college also ranked number one in Canada for industry research income as a percentage of total research income.

Loyalist College Ranks #1 for Industry Research Income as Percentage of Total Research Income

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Loyalist College Ranks #1 for Industry Research Income as Percentage of Total Research Income

Belleville, Ontario, December 15, 2020 – Loyalist College reached an institutional milestone today when it was recognized as one of Canada’s top 50 research colleges. This is the first time Loyalist has ranked on Research Infosource Inc.’s annual list, placing first in the country for industry research income as a percentage of total research income and eighth for college research income growth.

“What an incredible achievement for Loyalist College, the Bay of Quinte region, and our industry partners,” said Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan, Loyalist College President & CEO. “The continued growth and recognition of the College’s Applied Research and Innovation Department strengthens our resolve as an institution of choice for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking analytical testing, method optimization, and product development in competitive marketplaces. This achievement reflects our deep commitment to advancing applied research in our region and contributing to a skilled Biosciences workforce to fuel economic growth, entrepreneurialism, and innovation.”

Loyalist’s Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis houses Canada’s only federally supported Technology Access Centre for natural products and cannabis, and is a regional innovation hub for industry to access advanced instrumentation and subject-matter experts.

“Our Applied Research Centre provides student researchers with unprecedented access to work-integrated learning opportunities in a high-tech facility which broadens the range of their scientific aptitude and expands the breadth of their expertise,” said Ron Byrne, Loyalist College Senior Vice-President Academic. “We directly connect Bioscience and Cannabis Applied Science students with industry so they can network with future employers and begin their careers.”

The Applied Research Centre offers companies across Eastern Ontario a supportive, community-oriented platform from which to enhance their productivity, expand their reach and augment their competitiveness in the global market. In addition to income from industry partnerships, the Applied Research Centre is funded through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) College and Community Innovation (CCI) Program, as well as the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), the Ontario Research Fund (ORF), and the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE).

To collaborate with Loyalist, one of Canada’s top 50 research colleges, please visit loyalistappliedresearch.com.

About Loyalist College

Loyalist is Ontario’s Destination College, empowering students, faculty, staff, and partners through experiential, industry cluster-based education, training and applied research programs. The College provides job-ready graduates for, and knowledge transfer to, industry and the community. Of 2017-18 Loyalist graduates, 88.5 percent were employed within six months after graduation. Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, the College is perfectly positioned between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Loyalist offers more than 70 full-time diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs in biosciences, building sciences, business, community service, health and wellness, media studies, public safety, and skilled trades. Continuing education options are available through LoyalistFocus.com, including hundreds of online, distance and in-class courses, and through the College’s 100+ university transfer agreements. Loyalist is a key driver of social and economic health in eastern Ontario. It contributes 3.7 percent of the Gross Regional Product, representing $382 million annually to the regional economy – based on a March 2020 report by Emsi. For more information on Loyalist’s Belleville, Bancroft and Toronto campuses and Port Hope satellite location, visit YoureGoingPlaces.com.

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Contact: Kerry Lorimer, Director, Marketing, Communications and Recruitment
Loyalist College, klorimer@loyalistcollege.com, 613-969-1913, ext. 2536

Loyalist ARC, Bioenterprise Sign MOU to Support Agri-tech Sector, SMEs

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Loyalist ARC, Bioenterprise Sign MOU to Support Agri-tech Sector, SMEs

Dec. 4, 2020 – Loyalist College has signed a MOU with Bioenterprise that facilitates collaboration between academia and industry. The partnership will see Loyalist’s Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis (ARC) and Bioenterprise support small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and drive economic growth in the food, beverage, cannabis, and related industries.

New Connection Will Help Loyalist Cannabis Research Lab Develop More Jobs

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New Connection Will Help Loyalist Cannabis Research Lab Develop More Jobs

Nov. 30, 2020 – Students that study with Loyalist College’s Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis will benefit from a new partnership with a national, non-profit company.

The College and Bioenterprise have signed a Memorandum of Understanding solidifying a collaborative commitment to innovative research of high-quality products and technologies.

In this collaboration, Bioenterprise will help to connect innovative companies from across the country to the ARC and the students working there, to offer industry expertise and services in process optimization, product development, extraction technologies, and analytical testing to ensure their client’s products are safe and

InQuinte.ca caught up with research centre PI and scientific manager Doctor Kari Kramp, and interim manager Cher Powers in an interview on Monday to talk further about the partnership.

Loyalist Inks Another Partnership for its Cannabis Research Lab

Posted on November 27, 2020 by wpadminLeave a comment

Loyalist Inks Another Partnership for its Cannabis Research Lab

Nov. 27, 2020 – Loyalist College has inked another partnership that will help students in its Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis.

The college has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bioenterprise, which helps to connect, innovate and grow small and medium-sized businesses in Canada’s agri-tech and food industry.

Students will work with Biotech clients with product development, extraction and analytical testing, to ensure that their cannabis-based food and beverage products are safe and effective.

Bioenterprise and Loyalist College Establish Partnership to Support Innovations in the Food & Cannabis Sectors

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Bioenterprise and Loyalist College Establish Partnership to Support Innovations in the Food & Cannabis Sectors

Nov. 26, 2020 – Loyalist College and Bioenterprise: Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine have signed a Memorandum of Understanding solidifying their commitment to supporting small- to mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada. Bioenterprise and the Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis (ARC) at Loyalist College will work together to drive economic growth within the food and beverage, natural health products, cannabis, and hemp industries. Bioenterprise will help to connect innovative companies from across the country to the ARC, which offers industry expertise and services in process optimization, product development, extraction technologies, and analytical testing to ensure their client’s products are safe and efficacious. Furthermore, Bioenterprise and Loyalist College will work together to provide mentorship and advisory services to help SMEs successfully scale their business.

“Our partnership with Loyalist College will allow us to join forces and provide specialized expertise to the food, beverage, cannabis industries and related sectors,” says Dave Smardon, President and CEO of Bioenterprise. “We are seeing an increasing demand for analytical services in the natural products and cannabis sectors. This collaboration will ensure that we are providing stronger, more impactful support to members of Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine.”

For Cold Plasma, When It Came to Proving their Product’s Validity, Not Seeing Was Believing

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For Cold Plasma, When It Came to Proving their Product’s Validity, Not Seeing Was Believing

Nov. 12, 2020 – “The Canadian government requires that all cannabis sold legally be nearly devoid of microbes, which can generally be achieved only through sterilization. But the nature of cannabis itself makes this difficult – it is extremely sensitive to heat and to radiation (currently gamma radiation is frequently used to sterilize it). Because of this, sterilizing the plant means running the risk of damaging its properties.”

Dr. Florina Truica came up with the idea of using cold plasma technology for sterilization and came to the ARC for help. “ARC’s analysis of the treated cannabis showed that their process left it unchanged in terms of its cannabinoids, the drug’s active ingredients, and terpenes, the aromatic compounds that give it much of its distinctive aroma. All while destroying up to 99.99 per cent of the yeast, mould and bacteria on its surface.”

Click to Read Story: For Cold Plasma, When it Came to Proving Their Product’s Validity, Not Seeing Was Believing (Queen’s University News)

Loyalist College Receives Multi-Year Renewals of Health Canada Licenses for Cannabis Research

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Loyalist College Receives Multi-Year Renewals of Health Canada Licenses for Cannabis Research

Belleville, Ontario, October 15, 2020 – Loyalist College’s Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis (ARC) has received a five-year renewal of its federal license to conduct research under the Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations, and a three-year renewal of its license to conduct analytical testing. Loyalist’s ARC, which houses Canada’s only federally supported Technology Access Centre for natural products and cannabis, is a regional innovation hub for industry to access advanced instrumentation and subject-matter experts.

These renewals will support existing partnerships and foster the development of new collaborations with employers and academia to facilitate commercialization and transform research and development results into high-quality, consistent and safe products. The ARC also supports employers in building skilled workforces by providing Loyalist’s Bioscience and Cannabis Applied Science students with exceptional experiential learning opportunities, many of which turn into full-time employment. Students work on projects with both academic and industry personnel, investigating cannabis and a range of natural products covering extraction, isolation, formulation and advanced cultivation techniques.

In partnership with Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC) and other organizations, Loyalist supports the Bay of Quinte and larger natural products and cannabis sectors to generate regional socioeconomic benefits, and to provide opportunities for a new generation of innovators. Loyalist offers companies across Eastern Ontario a supportive, community-oriented platform from which to enhance their productivity, expand their reach and augment their competitiveness in the global market.

The rapid growth of Canada’s cannabis sector has increased demands for advanced technologies and expertise to facilitate work with small- to medium-sized licensed producers, to support method optimization, product development and testing. The ARC’s expertise in green extraction and analysis-based applied research reinforces the College’s leadership role in applied research initiatives around cannabis and commercially relevant natural products.

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“We appreciate Health Canada’s continued confidence in Loyalist’s ARC and are proud to be the first College with these multi-year license renewals. Loyalist currently has contracts or agreements to work with more than 25 organizations this year. These renewals help to extend our network to assist even more companies and drive innovation. With partnership growth comes enhanced opportunities for our Bioscience and Cannabis Applied Science students. They will be at the forefront of scientific developments which have the capacity to shape their bright futures.” – Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan, Loyalist College President and CEO

“Our collaboration with the ARC has been instrumental in the development of VIVO’s internal capacity for the analysis of cannabinoids, and this has resulted in improved operational efficiencies, increased product consistency and advancement of new product development efforts. Through this unique working relationship, we are pleased to share and exchange different operational perspectives to help light the path for future research advancements in cannabis processing technology.” – Gary McMullen, President, Napanee Cannabis Co. (VIVO Cannabis)

“We came to the ARC focused on creating a completely organic, gluten-free and vegan snack consistently infused with a controlled amount of cannabis, where the smell of the cannabis was masked. The ARC successfully developed a product formulation that enabled us to not only move onto sensory evaluation, but also patenting. We could not have taken this key step forward without the expertise of the ARC, and the ease in doing business with them.” – Elizabeth Kizer, President, Exhale Into Health

About Loyalist College’s Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis

Loyalist College’s Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis is an innovation hub helping industry collaborate with academia to transform the results of research into high-quality, consistent and safe products, solving their applied research challenges and building their applied research capabilities. The ARC offers companies across Eastern Ontario a supportive, community-oriented platform from which to enhance their productivity, expand their reach and augment their competitiveness in the global market. In addition to income from industry partnerships, the ARC is funded through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) College and Community Innovation (CCI) Program, as well as the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) College-Industry Innovation Fund (CIIF).

About Loyalist College

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Contact: Kerry Lorimer, Director, Marketing, Communications and Recruitment

Loyalist College, klorimer@loyalistcollege.com, 613-969-1913, ext. 2536