Ari Gastman

Ari Gastman leads citrus flavor creation globally for dsm-firmenich’s Taste Texture & Health division, ensuring the commercial teams have the best tools necessary to maintain a superior position.  Ari received a Bachelor of Sciences in Biology at Binghamton University while on a pre-medical track before shifting his focus to flavor science. Prior to his role at dsm-firmenich, Ari worked for Kerry, Virginia Dare Extract Company, and Comax Flavors. When Ari isn’t creating the latest citrus flavor or helping design the next cutting-edge citrus ingredient, he can be found in Freehold, New Jersey, spending time with his family or working on a home improvement project!