In the United States, many flavor companies began as importers of European essential oils and other flavoring substances before expanding to meet local economic and market needs by formulating and manufacturing ingredients domestically.
FEMA member McCormick & Company, Incorporated, recently appointed Hamed Faridi, Ph.D., as its first Chief Science Officer. Dr. Faridi is a renowned food scientist and researcher and a past president of FEMA, currently serving on the Board of Governors. FEMA congratulates Dr. Faridi on his new role.