Global Flavor and Fragrance Company Expands Top Talent to Strengthen Flavor Innovation and Business Operations

NORTHBROOK, Illinois – March 15, 2023 – Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (Bell) is thrilled to announce two new hires who recently joined the company’s Flavor and Production Planning teams.

“Tom is an outstanding addition to the Bell family, possessing extensive technical and operational talent that will allow him to excel in this role as we plan for today and look to the future,” said Lee Brooks, Vice President of Global Flavor & Fragrance Operations.

Tom Grant assumes the role of Director of Integrated Business Planning and Forecasting. In this new position, Tom will lead demand and operations planning processes for Bell’s Northbrook and Middletown locations in addition to managing the Northbrook Production Planning team.

Tom is versed in team leadership and advancing change management initiatives having worked at flavors and fragrance companies in operations and supply chain-related senior positions. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Fairhaven College.

Michael Morrison joins the Flavor Division as a Junior Flavorist. In this role, Michael will support flavor projects and create innovative flavor profiles for Bell’s customers.

Michael achieved his flavor apprentice status, as defined by the Society of Flavor Chemists, in October 2022, spending the last six years training at a global flavor and fragrance company. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science & Technology and a minor in Chemistry from Oregon State University.

“We’re so pleased to welcome Michael to the Flavor Division. He has immense enthusiasm and passion for learning, and will bring innovative thinking and creative flavor ideation to the Bell R&D team,” said Joan Harvey, Senior Vice President & Commercial General Manager, Flavors.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., 500 Academy Drive, Northbrook Illinois 60062 Phone: +847.291.8300, Fax: +847.291.1217, Web: www.bellff.com

Please join Bell Flavors & Fragrances in congratulating both Tom and Michael as they strengthen our commitment to delivering excellent service and care to our U.S. customers.

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Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. is a leading supplier of flavors, fragrances, botanical extracts and ingredient specialties to the food and beverage industry, as well as the household care and personal care industries, offering over 100 years of exceptional customer service and experience. Bell has 11 manufacturing plants worldwide including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Germany, India, Singapore, and China. Bell operates sales offices in more than 60 countries. Bell’s global presence allows flexibility in the world marketplace while constantly responding to emerging industry trends with solutions that bring added value and business opportunities to our customers. www.bellff.com

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