Frutarom Expands Lab Resources Spurring New Organic Flavor Innovations
The fully operational addition features dedicated R&D and application laboratories for the beverage, confectionery and bakery segments with space allocated for other markets as Frutarom continues to expand its flavor development capabilities.
04/02/08 William Graham, Vice President Flavor Division, Frutarom USA Inc., announced that the company has expanded its New Jersey facility through the addition of 3,000 square feet of new state-of-the-art flavor development laboratories.
The fully operational addition features dedicated R&D and application laboratories for the beverage, confectionery and bakery segments with space allocated for other markets as Frutarom continues to expand its flavor development capabilities, with a strong focus on natural organic flavors.
In making the announcement, William Graham said, “In addition to expanding of flavor development resources, the new laboratories support Frutarom’s leadership position in the development of organic flavors. We put our passion for taste and health together to innovate ground-breaking in-demand natural organic flavors to appeal to consumers who prefer healthier food and beverage selections.”
Mr. Graham explained that the expanded laboratories feature advanced equipment that includes pilot scale spray dryer. He said, “These additions are indications of how we are expanding our ability to work closely with our customers from the onset of their product development efforts.” He added, “In the last 12 months, Frutarom has shown its ongoing commitment to innovation with millions of dollars of investments in facilities such as the Innovation Center in Wadenswil, Switzerland, new biotechnology labs in Haifa, Israel and this major renovation of our Flavor and Applications labs here in the USA.”
Mr. Graham commented that with the newest Frutarom expansion comes the anticipation of hiring additional applications specialists to join the company’s flavor team.
