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Flavor Producers presented a new theme, Transparently Delicious™, to introduce both its extensive organic line of flavors as well as their versatile and complex tasting Rutz products. At SupplySide West, the new Rutz line was featured in a Root Beer or Juniper Lime seltzer water beverage.

IFF Taste CEO Matthias Haeni said, “With last year’s acquisition of Frutarom, our teams have been working to leverage the increased offerings, such as colors, inclusions, nutritional ingredients and natural food protection, to the benefit of our customers. The new site, with more space, state-of-the-art culinary equipment, and a beautiful customer co-creation space, will allow us to bring more of our resources to the fore and greatly expand innovation in this strategic area of growth.”

“Since our founding in 1958, our strongest asset has been our people,” said Dr. Scott Nykaza, CEO, Kalsec. “As we continue to grow as a company and expand our global reach, promoting professional growth from within and elevating exceptional employees into leadership roles will be key to our continued success.”

To help restaurant operators stay competitive and meet this growing demand, US Foods collaborated with nationally recognized chefs, Chef Diana Dávila, Chef Thai Dang and Chef Sameh Wadi to advise on many of the globally inspired products featured in the new Fall Scoop line up.

“What we’re finding,” says Wixon Marketing Manager, Becca Henrickson, “is that as more consumers seek out plant-based alternatives to meat products and healthier food options, mushrooms can provide the desired texture and health halo they want. Mushrooms are widely known for their earthy and umami-rich flavor, but their popularity is fast-growing for their associated health benefits and meat-like texture, as well.”

National Caramel Month is observed annually in October and National Caramel Day is observed annually on April 5, so mark your calendars and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Conventionally, flavor has been added after the texturizing process and this has produced an intense but short-lived experience. Adding flavor during or before texturizing is not commonly done because the flavor affects the texture of the product, and the flavor performance is affected by the texturization process. 

Enrichables are vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and contain no added fillers or flavors, making them nearly undetectable, no matter the dish.

As of December 27, 2019, organic certified flavors will be required in all organic food and beverage products, unless the flavor is not commercially available as organic.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances announced the recent hire of Mike Haracz, senior corporate chef, Ben Stanley, corporate chef – sweet applications manager, Harry Park, research chef, as well as promotion of Casey Schallert to the position of senior research chef, at their headquarters in Northbrook, Ill.