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Contributing to a More Sustainable Future

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At Custom Flavors, we’re dedicated to more than providing the highest quality flavors. We believe in taking care of people, well beyond those who buy from us. To accomplish this goal, we focus on exactly how we impact our community, our environment, and our planet. Since opening our doors in 2005, we’ve closely monitored our energy needs and sustainability metrics with the goal of consistent improvement. With that data, we’ve outlined a path forward to lead the industry in green initiatives by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and moving toward clean, renewable energy. Let’s take a closer look at…
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IFT FIRST in Chicago

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IFT First in Chicago The Custom Flavors team will be exhibiting at IFT FIRST in Chicago, IL. This national event is great for Food Science professionals to collaborate, make great connections, and leave inspired! We will be showcasing our favorite flavors in many applications, handing out samples, and providing fun giveaways. Stop by and say hi at BOOTH #S3418 - we look forward to seeing you there!
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IFT 2019

We Are Headed To New Orleans!

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WE ARE HEADED TO NEW ORLEANS!! Custom Flavors will be attending the National IFT Annual Event and Food EXPO, one of the largest events of its kind. We’ll be meeting with Food Science professionals from around the globe representing all segments of the food, beverage, and nutrition industries. The intention is to inspire innovative solutions to advance our planet’s food quality, taste, safety, nutrition and sustainability. Meet us at the show! We look forward to seeing you.
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A Quick Guide to Organic Flavors & Certifications

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More than ever, consumers want clean and healthy choices. In many cases, that means having an organic certified product. What’s the difference between all the different organic certifications and terms such as organic compliant?At Custom Flavors, we develop and produce 100% Organic Certified Flavors and Organic Compliant Flavors, as well as every option in between. We walk customers through the different levels of organic certification every day to find what’s right for them and their products. Here’s a quick guide on how you can use them in your finished products:Let us know what flavor combos you're dreaming up and we'd love to…
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July Newsletter: Focus On Summer Flavors

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Summer and Nostalgic Flavors San Clemente is the perfect spot for our headquarters for many reasons and it doesn't hurt that this town feels like it was built for summer. The beach, blue skies and warm weather are classic California, classic summer. We've been working hard to bring the flavors of our past and the iconic California summer to our customers. Our flavorists have developed our version of these classics with a dedicated line of nostalgic flavors. Childhood and summer flavors like old fashioned root beer, orange-creme popsicles and cotton candy are just a few to bring back the memories.…
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Spotlight on Favorite Flavors

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Black cherry. Blood Orange. A twist on classic combos. The trends in sweet flavors have taken an exciting turn lately. Black Cherry. A versatile flavor that's showing up in beverages, baked goods, nutraceuticals and savory sauces. The sweet, tangy, bold taste is traditionally used in jams and sodas, but look for it brightening up vitamins, juices and adding subtle flavor to sparkling water. Blood Orange. Aside from their beautiful maroon coloring, blood oranges have a citrus orange taste along with a surprising raspberry flavor. Sodas, teas, alcoholic beverages and candies are just some of the applications for this popular flavor.…
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3 Favorite Takeaways From The Tradeshows

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Wrap up from SCIFT & Natural Products West The Custom Flavors team had a great time at Suppliers' Night and the Natural Products Expo and we wanted to share a few of our impressions. 1. We were asked over and over about how to mask bitter and off-notes. Fortunately, we've done our work in that area and have developed 2 preferred blends for either blocking bitter notes or providing a general smoothing out of the flavor profile, available in both natural and certified organic options. In bringing your product to market, the groundwork we've done will save you time and…
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The Big Reveal! The Official Custom Flavors Launch

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The wait is finally over! We're happy to share our new look and our new website. Custom Flavors We changed our name to better reflect the services our company provides. Naturally, our new name called for a new look and logo. The logo was designed to reflect the fresh, bold flavors we create so uniquely for our customers. And we loved the idea of including the surf that's an essential part of the San Clemente community we call home. As we transition into our new look, we're also updating our email addresses. Want to update your Address Book? Just replace…
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February Newsletter

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We’re counting down. As of March 1st, we’ll officially change over to Custom Flavors. But before we show off our new logo or launch our new site... We wanted to invite you to join us at: SCIFTs Suppliers Night Expo March 7, 2018 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm Disneyland Hotel Exhibition Hall Anaheim, CA Custom Flavors is a Gold Sponsor this year. We don't have our booth number yet, but we'll share that info on Facebook just as soon as we know. Be sure to come see us! Will you be at Natural Products Expo West this year? Right on…
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