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Product Development

Flavor Innovators

At Fuchs Gruppe, our approach to product development is the perfect blend of science and art.

With expertise in formulating for a wide range of applications, our team brings extensive knowledge of all things food and flavor – and a sprinkle of creativity – to the table.

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Support from Start to Finished Product

From developing custom seasonings, tailored to your brand and specifications, to proactively innovating to avoid common seasoning and flavor challenges, our R&D experts will support you through all stages of product development.

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Achieving the Gold Standard in Development

Pick a dish, any dish, and our culinary and R&D specialists can create a blend that tastes just like the real deal.

Our approach to gold standard development is all about authenticity. Whatever you consider to be the gold standard when it comes to a dish, recipe, or flavor, bring it to us, and we’ll design a seasoning blend that captures the authentic flavors of that item.

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Flavor Matching to Elevate Your Product

Already have a flavor that you love, but a price point, ingredient challenge, or supplier that you don’t? Look no further.

Our team has expertise in flavor matching, and we can craft a blend that perfectly replicates – or even elevates – the flavor of an existing product, while also ensuring that it meets your desired specifications.

Collaborating with Your Team

You come to us, or we’ll come to you!

Our R&D specialists will act as an extension of your team – and that even means innovating alongside your team. We offer onsite field formulation to allow for rapid development, efficient troubleshooting, and collaborative innovation.

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Culinary Support from Culivision

Culivision, our global culinary brain trust, provides comprehensive R&D support – not just for flavor, but for the full eating experience. Our innovative chefs based in Europe, North America, South America, and Asia collaborate with brands of all sizes and types to introduce chef-inspired products and menu items that consumers will totally crave.
Better yet, our team has deep knowledge and expertise in developing a wide range of products and menu items, meaning that we can help tackle challenges in everything from flavor and texture to production processes.

Meet Our Team

Dan-Grazaitis

Dan Grazaitis, CFS

Director of Research and Development

Howard-Cantor

Howard Cantor

Corporate Executive Chef
RCA Pioneer Award Winner

Alyssa-Chircus

Alyssa Chircus

Senior Food Scientist
Brian-Duffy

Brian Duffy, CCS

Senior Culinologist

Nicole-McKinnell

Nicole McKinnell

Food Scientist
Karlee

Karlee Roberson

Food Scientist

Dylan

Dylan Kurstedt

Associate Food Scientist

Vic

Vic Cappadora

Sensory Scientist

Eric

Eric Collins

Research and Development Process Supervisor
Donald-Carter

Donald Carter

Senior Lab Technician
Annette-Hottenstein

Annette Hottenstein

Prog. Manager, Sensory & Consumer